
This Kind of War
The Classic Korean War History
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Narrated by:
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Kevin Foley
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By:
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T. R. Fehrenbach
This Kind of War is a monumental study of the conflict that began in June 1950. Successive generations of U.S. military officers have considered this book an indispensable part of their education. T. R. Fehrenbach's narrative brings to life the harrowing and bloody battles that were fought up and down the Korean Peninsula.
Partly drawn from official records, operations journals, and histories, it is based largely on the compelling personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. Unlike any other work on the Korean War, it provides a clear, panoramic view; sharp insight into the successes and failures of U.S. forces; and a riveting account of fierce clashes between U.N. troops and the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders.
The lessons that Colonel Fehrenbach identifies still resonate. Severe peacetime budget cuts after World War II left the U.S. military a shadow of its former self. The terrible lesson of Korea was that to send into action troops trained for nothing but "serving a hitch" in some quiet billet was an almost criminal act. Throwing these ill-trained and poorly equipped troops into the heat of battle resulted in the war's early routs. The United States was simply unprepared for war. As we enter a new century with Americans and North Koreans continuing to face each other across the 38th parallel, we would do well to remember the price we paid during the Korean War.
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The author freely expressed his opinions on politics, war and economics. His opinions are well stated and certainly provide food for thought.
Interestingly, his predictions regarding Communism and how it might or might not survive (the book was first published in 1963) are pretty accurate. This lends credence to this historian’s opinions.
Again, I recommend this book as an excellent overview of the Korean War.
A Little Preachy
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Who was your favorite character and why?
The United States soldierDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Cry.Any additional comments?
Not enough material about the epic struggle at the Chosin battleWhat a tragic beginning to a mis-understood war.
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This book met all of my expectations. There is sufficient background in the history of the Korean peninsula to provide a solid “picture” of the Korean people in 1950. I enjoyed the discussion of US politics and the status/condition of the US Army in 1950.
Narration style is quite appropriate to this book.
Opened my eyes to The Korean War
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Great Book
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very enlightening
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A must read!
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A war but not a war
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No heart, no real flow. Still with a listen. Some info not in other books.
Comprehensive, impersonal, ok
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It’s unfortunate that I did not have this during my assignment to the ROK.
The lost wars are the ones to really research & learn about, this being a key one.
Comprehensive
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The best single history of the Korean War.
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