U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 2 (of 5)
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About this eBook
| Creator | United States. Marine Corps |
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| Author | Canzona, Nicholas A. |
| Author | Montross, Lynn, 1895-1961 |
| Title |
U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 2 (of 5)
The Inchon-Seoul Operation |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Hathi Trust.) |
| Summary | "U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 2" by Lynn Montross and Captain Nicholas A. Canzona, USMC is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This volume presents a detailed examination of the amphibious operations conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps during pivotal moments in the Korean War, specifically focusing on the Inchon-Seoul operation. The book captures the strategies, challenges, and execution of military operations along with the dynamics of military leadership and decisions that shaped the conflict. The opening of this volume details the early stages of planning and mobilization for the Inchon landing, a critical amphibious operation aimed at turning the tide of the Korean War. It introduces key military leaders, including Lieutenant General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. and General Douglas MacArthur, discussing the urgency and strategic significance of an amphibious assault in the face of overwhelming enemy forces. The text outlines the challenges faced in logistics, troop mobilization, and the inherent risks of the chosen landing site, setting the stage for the dramatic events that were to unfold as the Marines prepared to engage in combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Korean War, 1950-1953 |
| Subject | Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Campaigns |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65008 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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