The Outpost War - (History of War) by Lee Ballenger (Paperback)

About the Book

Close-quarters combat during the Korean War

Book Synopsis

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 a defensive war. It describes their deadly learning 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 The use of previously unpublished archival material blended with first-person oral accounts places the reader on the battle line.

Review Quotes

"Very worthwhile reading.

An excellent book that successfully informs and engages the reader on a vital and truly forgotten segment of our nation s history.

Some of the best descriptive narratives of small-unit combat to come out of the Korean War.

"An excellent book that successfully informs and engages the reader on a vital and truly forgotten segment of our nation's history."