The Secrets of Inchon: The Untold Story of the Most Daring Covert Mission of the Korean War

Clark, Eugene Franklin; Fleming, Thomas

ISBN 10: 039914871X / ISBN 13: 9780399148712

Published by Putnam's Sons, New York, 2002

About this Item

A crucial but little-known mission of the Korean War. Hardcover, x, 325 pp., maps, photos, jacket. Minimal wear, clean throughout, tight binding, nice jacket.

Seller Inventory # 016201

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secrets of Inchon: The Untold Story of the Most Daring Covert Mission of the Korean War
• Publisher: Putnam's Sons, New York
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039914871X
• ISBN 13: 9780399148712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military

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Synopsis

An account based on the experiences of a naval lieutenant who witnessed a covert Korean War mission firsthand discusses his two-week assignment to obtain vital intelligence in the wake of firefights, night raids, hand-to-hand combat, and a small naval battle. 50,000 first printing.

About the Author

Eugene Clark died in 1998, after retiring from the Navy in 1966 with the rank of commander. For his role in the invasion, he won the Silver Star. Later missions added an oak leaf cluster and the Navy Cross.

Thomas Fleming is the author of forty books, including The New Dealers' War, Duel, Liberty! The American Revolution, and the bestselling novel The Officers' Wives.