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The Korean War "Outpost Phase" was its longest phase; this book is one of the best discussing the nature of this type of warfare. Eminently readable with powerful prose and personal accounts.
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   1950's History of military?    -   Yes Armed Forces:    -   Marines Special anthology?    -   anthology of great battles Nationality?    -   American--General Specific war?    -   Korean War

Subjects of this Historical Account

Is the portrayal sympathetic?    -   Sympathetic From a certain profession/group?    -   land soldiers Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Setting

Asia/Pacific    -   Yes Asian country:    -   Korea

Writing Style

Part of a series?    -   Yes How much gore?    -   1 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   6 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Book makes you feel...    -   encouraged How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses on brief history of a lot of players Is this a kid's book?    -   Ages 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations?    -   A handful Length of book    -   201-250 pages How much emphasis on small details?    -   8 ()

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