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The Outpost War: U.S. Marines in Korea, Volume I: 1952 (History of War)
The Outpost War US Marines in Korea Volume I 1952 - History of War Author:Lee Ballenger In 1952, overriding political objectives compelled UN forces to abandon the pursuit of decisive victory in Korea. The Outpost War tells the story of the First Marine Division's move to western Korea, where these assault-trained troops were ordered to dig in and fight an unusual defensive war. It describes their deadly learni... more »ng curve and includes reports on such battles as Bunker Hill and the Hook. The use of previously unpublished archival material blended with first-person oral accounts places the reader on the battle line.« less