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The Coldest War : A Memoir of Korea
The Coldest War A Memoir of Korea
Author: James Brady
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 »
ISBN-13: 9780312265113
ISBN-10: 0312265115
Publication Date: 6/8/2000
Pages: 256
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3.1 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
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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.
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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.
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