Korea: Canada's Forgotten War
Autor John Meladyen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 dec 2011
The Korean War (1950-53) forms a little-known but exciting part of Canada's military history. The heroism and sacrifice of Canadians who fought in this conflict as part of the United Nations force has often been ignored. In this lively, anecdotal book, John Melady combines archival material and interviews with many Korean veterans. The result is a vivid, intensely human account of the war from its first days, to heroic battles such as Kapyong, to fascinating and more obscure incidents such as the Koje prison camp insurrection, as well as personal stories of doctors, POWs, and journalists who witnessed the conflict, including Pierre Berton and Rene Levesque.
The men from across Canada who served and fought were forever changed by what they saw and experienced in this faraway land. Army, navy, air force all receive their share of long-overdue praise in this important book, which was originally published in 1983 but is now fully revised.
The men from across Canada who served and fought were forever changed by what they saw and experienced in this faraway land. Army, navy, air force all receive their share of long-overdue praise in this important book, which was originally published in 1983 but is now fully revised.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781459701328
ISBN-10: 1459701321
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 155 x 227 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Ediția:Second Edition
Editura: Dundurn Group (CA)
ISBN-10: 1459701321
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 155 x 227 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.53 kg
Ediția:Second Edition
Editura: Dundurn Group (CA)
Cuprins
Foreword by Major-General John M. Rockingham 9
Preface to the Second Edition 11
Preface to the First Edition 13
Prologue 15
1 Land of the Morning Calm 19
2 Attack on the 38th 35
3 The Fall of Seoul 47
4 Canada Signs Up 61
5 The Voyage to Korea 79
6 A Wilderness of Hills 95
7 Kapyong 115
8 MacArthur: A Caesar’s Fall 127
9 North from Pusan 143
10 The Great Imposter 159
11 North Stars vs. MiGs 175
12 “Missing — Presumed Dead” 189
13 “Blood on the Hills” 213
14 Insurrection at Koje 235
15 The Guns Fall Silent 255
Epilogue 267
Appendix A: 271
The Honour Roll of the Korea Special Force Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in Korea
Appendix B: 283
Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice While Serving in the Korea Special Force with No Far East Service
Appendix C: 285
Royal Canadian Navy Honours and Awards Korea
Appendix D: 287
Royal Canadian Air Force Honours and Awards Korea
Appendix E: 289
Canadian Army Honours and Awards in Korea
Notes 297
Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations 305
Bibliography 307
Photo Credits 313
Index 315
Preface to the Second Edition 11
Preface to the First Edition 13
Prologue 15
1 Land of the Morning Calm 19
2 Attack on the 38th 35
3 The Fall of Seoul 47
4 Canada Signs Up 61
5 The Voyage to Korea 79
6 A Wilderness of Hills 95
7 Kapyong 115
8 MacArthur: A Caesar’s Fall 127
9 North from Pusan 143
10 The Great Imposter 159
11 North Stars vs. MiGs 175
12 “Missing — Presumed Dead” 189
13 “Blood on the Hills” 213
14 Insurrection at Koje 235
15 The Guns Fall Silent 255
Epilogue 267
Appendix A: 271
The Honour Roll of the Korea Special Force Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice in Korea
Appendix B: 283
Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice While Serving in the Korea Special Force with No Far East Service
Appendix C: 285
Royal Canadian Navy Honours and Awards Korea
Appendix D: 287
Royal Canadian Air Force Honours and Awards Korea
Appendix E: 289
Canadian Army Honours and Awards in Korea
Notes 297
Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations 305
Bibliography 307
Photo Credits 313
Index 315
Notă biografică
John Melady is a veteran writer on military history and space exploration. His many books include Pearson’s Prize, Canadians in Space, Star of Courage, and Heartbreak and Heroism. He lives in Egmondville, Ontario.
Descriere
The men from across Canada who served and fought in the Korean War were forever changed by what they saw and experienced in a faraway land. Army, navy, and air force all receive their share of long-overdue praise in this important book, which was originally published in 1983 and is now fully revised.