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Search - The Coldest War : A Memoir of Korea
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The Coldest War A Memoir of Korea Author: America's "forgotten war" lasted just thirty-seven months, yet 54,246 Americans died in that time -- nearly as many as died in ten years in Vietnam. On the fiftieth anniversary of this devastating conflict, James Brady tells the story of his life as a young marine lieutenant in Korea. — In 1947, seeking to avoid the draft, nineteen-year-old Jim ... more »
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1 member(s) found this review helpful.
As a Viet Nam veteran, I could identify with Brady's feelings of anxiety and exhilaration as he experienced the thrill and terror of combat and the sometimes absolute boredom when away from the line. A truly remarkable memoir of his experiences in Korea.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A good read especially for those who are interested and have not read much about this war...Brady shares quite a lot without going into detailed logistics and strategy.
Genres:
- Biographies & Memoirs >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Professionals & Academics >> Military & Spies
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Historical >> United States >> General
- Biographies & Memoirs >> Leaders & Notable People >> Military >> General
- History >> Military >> Korean War >> General
- History >> Military >> Korean War >> Personal Narratives