A Morning in June: Defending Outpost Harry - Rilegato

Evans, James W.

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ISBN 10: 0817316698 ISBN 13: 9780817316693

Casa editrice: Univ of Alabama Pr, 2010

Riassunto

The author relates his successful efforts as a U.S. infantry leader to defend Outpost Harry against a determined Chinese assault during the waning days of the Korean War, a battle during which he was seriously wounded and after which he had to deal with the residual horrors for the rest of his life.

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Informazioni sull?autore

James W. Evans served as a U.S. Army infantry officer in Korea in 1952–53 and received the Silver Star for his leadership of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, which also earned the Distinguished Unit Citation for their defense of Outpost Harry. Following a civilian career in the computer industry, he currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia.

John S. D. Eisenhower attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army before retiring in 1975 and then served as U.S. Ambassador to Belgium under President Nixon. The son of Mamie and Dwight D. Eisenhower, he is best known for his military histories, especially Bitter Woods (on the Battle of the Bulge) and So Far from God(on the Mexican-American War).

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Univ of Alabama Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0817316698
• ISBN 13: 9780817316693
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 220
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile