Memoir of a cold war soldier / by Richard E. Mack.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mack, Richard E., 1924-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mack, Richard E., 1924-.

Mack, Richard E.

United States. Army--Biography.

United States.

Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American.

Korean War, 1950-1953.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975.

Soldiers--United States--Biography.

Soldiers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Kent, OH : Kent State University Press, c2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Fifty years after America's involvement in the Korean War began, Richard E. Mack's memories of his time spent on the front lines are still strong and clear. In Memoir of a Cold War Soldier, he recalls his service in front-line combat infantry units in Korea and Vietnam as rifle platoon leader, adviser, and battalion commander. His accounts, perceptions, and observations of the military culture are incisive and candid. He discusses the tasks and challenges army platoon leaders faced in Korea, the problems and concerns battalion commanders confronted in Vietnam, and the uncertainty facing all soldiers during the Cold War. This book will be of special interest to those who served in Korea and Vietnam, but anyone with an interest in military culture and history will find Memoir of a Cold War Soldier a valuable source.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""Copyright""; ""Contents""; ""List of Maps""; ""Abbreviations and Acronyms""; ""1. Reflections on Early Experiences""; ""2. The Pusan Perimeter""; ""3. Withdraw and Attack""; ""4. The Final Thrust""; ""5. Between Wars""; ""6. Assassination and Struggle""; ""7. The Holding Pattern""; ""8. America's War""; ""9. The Cold War Continues""; ""Epilogue""; ""Appendix: Chronology of Military Service""; ""Notes""; ""References""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliogrpahical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61277-259-5