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In Mortal Combat

Korea, 1950-1953

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In Mortal Combat

Written by: John Toland
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Summary

In this brilliant narrative of America's first limited war, John Toland shows yet again why, for over two decades, he has been one of this country's most respected and popular military historians. Toland lets both the events and the participants speak for themselves, employing scrupulous archival research and interviews as the bases for the drama and accuracy of his writing. In Mortal Combat reveals Mao's prediction of the date and place of MacArthur's Inchon landing, Russia's indifference to the war, Mao's secret leadership of the North Korean military, and the true nature of both sides' treatment and repatriation of POWs.

In addition to being the first Westerner to gain access to Chinese records and combatants, Toland interviewed numerous North and South Korean veterans and over two hundred members of the American military, many of whom had never been approached before. The result is a signal work of compelling listenability and lasting importance.

©1991 John Toland (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing Asia Military Military & War Wars & Conflicts World War Korean War China Imperial Japan Vietnam War Russia
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This is an extremely well-researched book. Grover Gardner, as usual, narrates with perfection. A long listen, but worth every moment.

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