Ready to fire: memoir of an american artilleryman in the korean war
Auteur :
Holmsten, Richard B.
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9780786416134
Date de publication :
16 sept. 2003
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
299 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Once North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel in 1950, the lives of many Americans were disrupted. This memoir begins with Richard Holmsten's transition from civilian to newly-wed soldier. It covers training in Fort Lewis, the voyage across the Pacific, and the early days of the conflict.