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  • The Classic Korean War History
  • Written by: T. R. Fehrenbach
  • Narrated by: Kevin Foley
  • Length: 24 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)

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This Kind of War

Written by: T. R. Fehrenbach
Narrated by: Kevin Foley
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This Kind of War is a monumental study of the conflict that began in June 1950. Successive generations of U.S. military officers have considered this book an indispensable part of their education. T. R. Fehrenbach's narrative brings to life the harrowing and bloody battles that were fought up and down the Korean Peninsula.

Partly drawn from official records, operations journals, and histories, it is based largely on the compelling personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. Unlike any other work on the Korean War, it provides a clear, panoramic view; sharp insight into the successes and failures of U.S. forces; and a riveting account of fierce clashes between U.N. troops and the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders.

The lessons that Colonel Fehrenbach identifies still resonate. Severe peacetime budget cuts after World War II left the U.S. military a shadow of its former self. The terrible lesson of Korea was that to send into action troops trained for nothing but "serving a hitch" in some quiet billet was an almost criminal act. Throwing these ill-trained and poorly equipped troops into the heat of battle resulted in the war's early routs. The United States was simply unprepared for war. As we enter a new century with Americans and North Koreans continuing to face each other across the 38th parallel, we would do well to remember the price we paid during the Korean War.

©2010 T.R. Fehrenbach (P)2010 Tantor
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  • Categories: History

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"The awful beauty of this book [is that] it cuts straight to the heart of all the political and military errors, and reveals the brave souls who have to bleed and die for mistakes made. A timely reissue of a military classic." (General Colin L. Powell)

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I highly recommend.

I read the book , but thoroughly enjoyed listening to it again. the narrator handles the challenging names and places with ease.

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Book is full of wisdom.

Great book, long read (listen). Full of pratical wisdom derived from the war. Good for gradual digestion and re-reads. There were many derogatory quotes obtained from the period that may make it difficult to listen to. That being said, the basic wisdom from the book I find still applicable to the profession of arms.

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