Ready to Fire Memoir of an American Artilleryman in the Korean War |
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| Author:
| Holmsten, Richard B. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-1613-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2003 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.00 |
Book Description:
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Once North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel in 1950, the lives of many Americans were disrupted. This memoir begins with Richard Holmsten's transition from civilian to newly-wed soldier. It covers training in Fort Lewis, the voyage across the Pacific, and the early days of the conflict.
Once North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel in 1950, the lives of many Americans were disrupted. This memoir begins with Richard Holmsten's transition from civilian to newly-wed soldier. It covers training in Fort Lewis, the voyage across the Pacific, and the early days of the conflict.