A Conscript in Korea
by Neville Williams
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1848841310
- ISBN 13
- 9781848841314
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About This Item
Pen & Sword Military, UK, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hardcover. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pen & Sword Military, UK, 2009. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. . Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This remarkable story begins with as a young National Serviceman in 1951, the author walked through the gates at the Welch Brigade Training Centre, Brecon, and ends when he walked back into Civvy Street in 1953. Between these dates he went through many life-changing experiences, in particular the twelve months he spent with the 1st Battle Welch Regiment in Korea.He tells his story of this almost forgotten war in graphic detail. Temperatures could drop to -45degree with biting Siberian snow-laden winds. In the spring came the monsoons followed by a humid mosquito-laden period.The Welch Regiment at that time were part of the Commonwealth Division which allied to the American and Korean ROK armies were tasked with holding a line north of the 38th Parallel whilst politicians tried to broker a deal. The Chinese were well dug in and were a resourceful determined enemy, never missing a chance to edge forward even if it meant serious casualties. Artillery exchanges were often fierce and information and fighting patrols often clashed.As a lance corporal infantry signaller, the author was involved at all levels of operational and company activity and he gives the reader a real insight into the events and circumstances of war and the thoughts of a young man caught up in a desperate and dangerous conflict. The tenacity and spirit of young National Servicemen and their Regular partners, shines through as they face life-threatening and exhausting situations and conditions. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Military & Warfare; ISBN: 1848841310. ISBN/EAN: 9781848841314. Inventory No: 19070041.. 9781848841314
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Details
- Bookseller
- Manyhills Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19070041
- Title
- A Conscript in Korea
- Author
- Neville Williams
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1848841310
- ISBN 13
- 9781848841314
- Publisher
- Pen & Sword Military
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- BZDB5 Military & Warfare; A Conscript in Korea
- Bookseller catalogs
- Military & Warfare;
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