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

Clark, Commander Eugene Franklin

ISBN 10: 039914871X / ISBN 13: 9780399148712

Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2002

About this Item

Introduction and Epilogue by Thomas Fleming. Larger, sturdy book, purple spine, dark red boards, bright gilt lettering at top front and spine, 325 pages including glossy photo section, dark blue color inside covers and adjacent end papers. DJ glossy with color-illustration of Korea map on front, black spine, gray back with praise. DJ and book, both As New.

Seller Inventory # 55973

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Secrets of Inchon: The Untold Story of the Most Daring Covert Mission of the Korean War
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039914871X
• ISBN 13: 9780399148712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • War-Combat

About this title

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.