Description: US Marine vs North Korean Soldier by Bob Cashner, Johnny Shumate This absorbing study casts light on the tactics, weapons and combat effectiveness of the US Marines and North Korean soldiers who fought one another in August and September 1950. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This absorbing study casts light on the tactics, weapons and combat effectiveness of the US Marines and North Korean soldiers who fought one another in August and September 1950.Equipped with Soviet tanks and bolstered by a cadre of combat veterans returning from the Chinese Civil War, North Koreas army launched its surprise offensive against the Republic of Korea on 25 June 1950; within days Seoul had fallen and the majority of South Koreas divisions had been shattered. American ground troops rushed to Korea also seemed incapable of stopping the rapidly advancing North Koreans. By August, the remnants of the South Korean and US Army divisions had been pushed into a small corner around the port of Pusan, their backs to the sea. Time was also running out for the North Koreans; virtually all of their planning and preparations were based on a two-month campaign. Although the North Korean Peoples Army had enjoyed an impressive string of victories, its losses were no longer being replaced in the needed quantity or quality. It was truly a do-or-die moment for both sides.In the wake of World War II, the United States Marine Corps had shrunk from 473,000 men in 1945 to only 70,000 in 1950. Despite its heavily slashed budget and manpower, the Marine Corps responded swiftly and decisively. Active-duty Marines from all over the globe gathered and for once the Marine Corps even received some of the latest American military equipment; it was the Marines esprit de corps that made the real difference, however. Using first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork, this study assesses the KPA and US Marine Corps troops participating in three crucial battles – Hill 342, the Obong-Ni Ridge and the Second Battle of Seoul – to reveal the tactics, weapons and combat effectiveness of both sides fighting men in Korea in 1950. Author Biography Bob Cashner recently retired from forestry and is now using his free time for writing military history. He served four years in the US Army as a Cavalry Scout, was recalled to active duty during Desert Storm, and served an additional nine years in the National Guard/Reserves.Johnny Shumate began his illustration career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani and Édouard Detaille. Table of Contents IntroductionThe Opposing SidesHill 342, August 2-9, 1950Obong-ni Ridge, August 17-18, 1950Seoul, September 25-27, 1950AnalysisAftermathUnit OrganizationsBibliographyIndex Promotional This absorbing study casts light on the tactics, weapons and combat effectiveness of the US Marines and North Korean soldiers who fought one another in August and September 1950. Promotional "Headline" This absorbing study casts light on the tactics, weapons and combat effectiveness of the US Marines and North Korean soldiers who fought one another in August and September 1950. Feature This book analyzes the clashes between US Marines and North Korean troops in the first year of the Korean War. Details ISBN1472849221 Author Johnny Shumate Short Title US Marine vs North Korean Soldier Pages 80 Series Combat Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Johnny Shumate ISBN-10 1472849221 ISBN-13 9781472849229 Format Paperback Subtitle Korea 1950 Series Number 64 Publication Date 2022-02-17 UK Release Date 2022-02-17 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2022-02-17 Illustrations Colour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations. Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint Osprey Publishing DEWEY 951.904242 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-05-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135246514;
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