Valleys of Death A Memoir of the Korean War

Name: Valleys of Death A Memoir of the Korean War
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ISBN: 9780425243183

ISBN-10: 0425243184

ISBN-13: 9780425243183

Edition: N/A

Authors: Bill Richardson, Kevin Maurer

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"Richardson never pulls his punches in these vivid descriptions." -- Publishers Weekly Caught in the Chinese counterattack at Unsan-one of the deadliest American battles of the Cold War Era-Colonel Bill Richardson led an Alamo like defense of the few survivors before being taken prisoner. The North Koreans marched them through sub-zero weather without food, shelter, or medical attention to the area known as Death Valley. Enduring torture designed to break the mind and body, Richardson remained strong enough to lead his fellow prisoners in resistance, sabotage, and new plans for escape. Valleys of Deathis a stirring story of survival and determination, an intimate look at the soldiers who…

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List price: $16.00
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 10/4/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.30" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English

Kevin Maurer has covered special operations forces for nine years. He is the author or co-author of several books including No Easy Day and No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL.



Preface



War



Forming the Battalion



Movement to the Far East



Pusan



Baptism of Fire



Dark Days of Summer



Tide Turns



Pursuit to the 38th Parallel



The General



We Can't Hold the Bridge



Trapped



Dying One by One



Breakout



Capture and Escape



Death March



Valley of the Shadow of Death



Reminiscent of Andersonville



The Morgue



Truman's Running Dogs



Preparation for Escape



The Last Year



Freedom


Epilogue


Index