
An American Soldier's Saga of the Korean War
by Edward L. Rowny
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Details
War:
Korean War
Perspective:
Infantry
Military Unit:
US Army
Biography:
No
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
94
Published Date:
2013
ISBN13:
9781490352411
Description
An American Soldier's Saga of the Korean War is the autobiographical tale of the exploits of a young Lt. Gen. Edward Rowny in Korea, excerpted from his forthcoming book, Smokey Joe and the General.Rich with historical facts, fascinating photos and little-known behind-the-scenes details, highlights of this exciting story include:How Rowny became a spokesman for General MacArthur and how he walked on waterAn account of how the Marine Corps—faced with extinction—was saved by an Army officer working with his Marine Corps VMI classmateAn inside look at the planning of the Inchon Invasion—the “22nd greatest battle of the world”The logistical miracle of the Chosin Reservoir bridge dropHow 100,000 North Koreans were saved from certain death when they became “Christmas Cargo” as part of the evacuation of Hungnam