This book traces the author Eric H. Vieler's experience as a rifle platoon leader during the latter part of the Korean War. Major segments of the story deal with the hazards of everyday existence on the front-line, and some unintended consequences lend humor to an otherwise daily routine. While this book focuses on the author's experiences during a few months of the war, a historical overview is provided to allow the reader a greater understanding of the overall conflict.
This book traces the author Eric H. Vieler's experience as a rifle platoon leader during the latter part of the Korean War. Major segments of the story deal with the hazards of everyday existence on the front-line, and some unintended consequences lend humor to an otherwise daily routine. While this book focuses on the author's experiences during a few months of the war, a historical overview is provided to allow the reader a greater understanding of the overall conflict.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Colonel Eric H. Vieler retired in 1976 with 26 years of military service. His name appears in the Infantry School Hall of Fame and the Military Intelligence Corps Hall of Fame. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1996. He lives in San Francisco.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1 Figures Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Ice-cream Warriors Chapter 6 Destination EVIL/EVIL Chapter 7 Welcome to Hell Chapter 8 Dickman's Island Chapter 9 Operation FIREBALL Chapter 10 Life on the Hill Chapter 11 All for One¿ Chapter 12 The Relief Chapter 13 THY WILL BE DONE Chapter 14 Osaka Army Hospital Chapter 15 The Home Front Chapter 16 Walter Reed Chapter 17 Profile of a Soldier Chapter 18 Roll Call Chapter 19 Appendix: A Korean War Perspective Chapter 20 Bibliography Chapter 21 Author's Biographical Sketch Chapter 22 Index
Chapter 1 Figures Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgments Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Ice-cream Warriors Chapter 6 Destination EVIL/EVIL Chapter 7 Welcome to Hell Chapter 8 Dickman's Island Chapter 9 Operation FIREBALL Chapter 10 Life on the Hill Chapter 11 All for One¿ Chapter 12 The Relief Chapter 13 THY WILL BE DONE Chapter 14 Osaka Army Hospital Chapter 15 The Home Front Chapter 16 Walter Reed Chapter 17 Profile of a Soldier Chapter 18 Roll Call Chapter 19 Appendix: A Korean War Perspective Chapter 20 Bibliography Chapter 21 Author's Biographical Sketch Chapter 22 Index
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