This Kind of War: A Study in Unpreparedness
Language: English
Published by The Macmillan Company, 1963
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Antique Mall Books, Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.Antique Mall Books
AbeBooks seller since September 2, 2023
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 31.85
Quantity: 1 available
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1st Edition, 1st Printing - Macmillan (1963). VERY GOOD in a Very Good mylar covered dust jacket with a $10.00 price on front flap. No marks in text. Binding is tight and square. xii, 688 pages : illustrations, portraits, maps ; 25 cm. . . . . . . This book is regarded as the most comprehensive single-volume history of the Korean War, distinguished for both its narrative depth and critical analysis. Written by a veteran who commanded U.S. Army units during the conflict, the book blends vivid memoir with strategic and operational history, focusing especially on the experiences of small-unit commanders and infantrymen in fierce combat against North Korean and Chinese forces.? The book's subtitle, "A Study in Unpreparedness," reflects its central critique: Fehrenbach laments the U.S. military's lack of readiness, discipline, and institutional organization at the war's outset, tracing the army's transformation as troops hardened through combat. He emphasizes the difference between civilian and military mindsets, arguing that effective armies must be organized along principles distinct from those of civilian society and warning that sending unprepared soldiers into battle is tantamount to "murder". The book combines personal narratives, operational reports, and analysis of global political maneuverings, making it a touchstone work for understanding the harsh realities and enduring lessons of the Korean War.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- This Kind of War: A Study in Unpreparedness
- Author
- T. R. Fehrenbach
- Publisher
- The Macmillan Company
- Publication year
- 1963
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 50 ounces
- Seller catalogs
- History::Korean War
Antique Mall Books
Smyrna, GA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since September 2, 2023
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Antique Mall Books specializes in out-of-print and hard-to-find used books, collectible books, and ephemera. We have been in the used book business for over 20 years. We started in 2002 in Georgia with an online business and recently sold our brick-and-mortar bookstore in Ohio and moved back to Georgia. We understand both the used and collectible book business and customer service. We will be happy to be of service if you find one of our offerings worthy of being added to your library.
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Smyrna, GA U.S.A. 30080
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Antique Mall Books has been in dealer in used, out-of-print and hard-to-find books for over 23 years. We are showing up as a relatively new account on ABE as we sold our bookstore in Ohio in 2023, and the new owners acquired all of our existing on-line accounts. We have sold over 200,000 books over the years, both on-line and in our bookstore, including a fair amount to Great Britain and many other locations worldwide. You can count on professional results from us as far as customer service goes. Our quantity of books may not be as large as most dealers but what we have in inventory are quality books accurately described (all with pictures) and professionally packaged and shipped.
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