Does anyone have any recommendations on books about the Korean War?
For a small unit action, The Last Stand of Fox Company
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stand-Fox-Company-Marines/dp/0802144519
80% give it 5 stars. The company kept the retreat path open for the Marines at Chosin Reservoir. I highly recommend it! I've read a couple of overall books but they don't stand out in my memory like this one.
Thank you. I'll check it out.
Chosin: Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War, by Eric Hammel
https://www.amazon.com/Chosin-Marine-Divisions-Heroic-Ordeal/dp/1612007880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706303636&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Chosin-Marine-Divisions-Heroic-Ordeal/dp/1612007880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706303636&sr=8-1)
This Kind of War by T.R. Fehrenbach.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 26, 2024, 04:15:37 PMChosin: Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War, by Eric Hammel
https://www.amazon.com/Chosin-Marine-Divisions-Heroic-Ordeal/dp/1612007880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706303636&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Chosin-Marine-Divisions-Heroic-Ordeal/dp/1612007880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706303636&sr=8-1)
QuoteThe definitive account of the epic retreat under fire of the 1st Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir.
Don't they mean
Tactical Withdrawal? :grin:
Thanks
Quote from: matt3916 on January 26, 2024, 05:12:21 PMThis Kind of War by T.R. Fehrenbach.
Thanks.
This one is out of my price range for books. We all have limits of things, right? :huh:
I've got The Korean War by Max Hastings and The Last Stand of Fox Company. I'll get a birthday request in for the Chosin book.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on January 27, 2024, 02:56:08 AMQuote from: matt3916 on January 26, 2024, 05:12:21 PMThis Kind of War by T.R. Fehrenbach.
Thanks.
This one is out of my price range for books. We all have limits of things, right? :huh:
If you do digital, Amazon has the kindle version priced at $2.99 right now.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on January 27, 2024, 02:47:39 AMQuote from: Jarhead0331 on January 26, 2024, 04:15:37 PMChosin: Heroic Ordeal of the Korean War, by Eric Hammel
https://www.amazon.com/Chosin-Marine-Divisions-Heroic-Ordeal/dp/1612007880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706303636&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Chosin-Marine-Divisions-Heroic-Ordeal/dp/1612007880/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706303636&sr=8-1)
QuoteThe definitive account of the epic retreat under fire of the 1st Marine Division from the Chosin Reservoir.
Don't they mean Tactical Withdrawal? :grin:
Thanks
Actually I think the Marine General in charge just described it as "advancing in another direction" since they were having to fight their way out.
This Kind of War is very good.
The Coldest Winter was good, but I didn't finish it so take that with a grain of salt.
JudgeDredd -- Good grief!! What in the world is Amazon.UK doing? I concur the prices they're charging for This Kind of War are absurd. Do you Brits do interlibrary loan?
Quote from: matt3916 on January 27, 2024, 06:08:26 PMJudgeDredd -- Good grief!! What in the world is Amazon.UK doing? I concur the prices they're charging for This Kind of War are absurd. Do you Brits do interlibrary loan?
You should be able to find cheaper copies at abebooks.com
There are 4 used copies available from UK bookstores at biblio.com between $20 and $35 US.
Quote from: matt3916 on January 27, 2024, 06:08:26 PMJudgeDredd -- Good grief!! What in the world is Amazon.UK doing? I concur the prices they're charging for This Kind of War are absurd. Do you Brits do interlibrary loan?
We get ripped of for everything. You should see the price of board games!
There are other outlets tbf, as pointed out by Arizonatank and bobarossa
Quote from: Sigwolf on January 27, 2024, 09:23:07 AMQuote from: JudgeDredd on January 27, 2024, 02:56:08 AMQuote from: matt3916 on January 26, 2024, 05:12:21 PMThis Kind of War by T.R. Fehrenbach.
Thanks.
This one is out of my price range for books. We all have limits of things, right? :huh:
If you do digital, Amazon has the kindle version priced at $2.99 right now.
I do do digital - and actually prefer it, however, I don't do digital for books that have maps and/or images because Kindle doesn't render them well.
So basically I prefer a physical book for my historical reading.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on January 29, 2024, 02:59:29 AMQuote from: matt3916 on January 27, 2024, 06:08:26 PMJudgeDredd -- Good grief!! What in the world is Amazon.UK doing? I concur the prices they're charging for This Kind of War are absurd. Do you Brits do interlibrary loan?
We get ripped of for everything. You should see the price of board games!
There are other outlets tbf, as pointed out by Arizonatank and bobarossa
JD...if it would result in significant savings for you, I'm happy to get the occassional "must have" item for you here in the good ole' USA and ship it your way.
Quote from: JudgeDredd on January 29, 2024, 03:02:39 AMQuote from: Sigwolf on January 27, 2024, 09:23:07 AMQuote from: JudgeDredd on January 27, 2024, 02:56:08 AMQuote from: matt3916 on January 26, 2024, 05:12:21 PMThis Kind of War by T.R. Fehrenbach.
Thanks.
This one is out of my price range for books. We all have limits of things, right? :huh:
If you do digital, Amazon has the kindle version priced at $2.99 right now.
I do do digital - and actually prefer it, however, I don't do digital for books that have maps and/or images because Kindle doesn't render them well.
So basically I prefer a physical book for my historical reading.
Totally understandable. There are definitely times when a physical book is preferable.
I do, however, use a two-tier approach to deal with the kindle's limitation when physical isn't an option. Kindle for text only books, and an android tablet for books with maps/images. Probably not worth the expense if you don't already use a tablet, but if you do it is a pretty good compromise.
I do the same thing for books with maps. I've found my tablet good for reading rulebooks as well.
Yeah - good idea. I don't have a tablet, but I've been thinking about getting one
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 29, 2024, 09:34:21 AMJD...if it would result in significant savings for you, I'm happy to get the occassional "must have" item for you here in the good ole' USA and ship it your way.
That's very generous of you - thank you.
I don't see it as a "must have"...there are certainly other books on Korea I could collect before deeming this one a requirement. Although reading about a unit
advancing in another direction does sound exciting.
Thanks all the same though...very thoughtful.
The book is called Retreat, Hell! We're Just Attacking in Another Direction: The Epic Story of the 1st Marines in Korea. Jim Wilson is the author.
The one on Amazon was a bit pricey but there are some pretty cheap copies on Ebay. I've found some really good books pretty cheap on Ebay over the years.
Quote from: Jarhead0331 on January 29, 2024, 09:34:21 AMQuote from: JudgeDredd on January 29, 2024, 02:59:29 AMQuote from: matt3916 on January 27, 2024, 06:08:26 PMJudgeDredd -- Good grief!! What in the world is Amazon.UK doing? I concur the prices they're charging for This Kind of War are absurd. Do you Brits do interlibrary loan?
We get ripped of for everything. You should see the price of board games!
There are other outlets tbf, as pointed out by Arizonatank and bobarossa
JD...if it would result in significant savings for you, I'm happy to get the occassional "must have" item for you here in the good ole' USA and ship it your way.
I should also point out, JH, that I am lucky enough to be in a decent financial position and so I can't buy it because I have self imposed limitations :grin: - basically I'm a tight arse :Party:
Still a very noble gesture. :notworthy:
No matter what book you go with, here is a really good source for military situation maps:
US Military Academy at West Point Korean War Map repository:
https://www.westpoint.edu/academics/academic-departments/history/digital-history-center/atlases/korean-war (https://www.westpoint.edu/academics/academic-departments/history/digital-history-center/atlases/korean-war)
I picked up The Korean War: An Epic Conflict 1950-1953
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/152903793X?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details