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

Commander Eugene Franklin Clark

ISBN 10: 039914871X / ISBN 13: 9780399148712

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

About this Item

G.P. Putnam's Sons, NY. The story of a US Naval officer and two South Korean officers who were sent into Inchon two weeks before the invasion. Clark's job was to find the details about tides, mudflats and fortifications. He guided the invasion fleet into the harbor for the famous invasion. Clark was awarded the Silver Star for his actions leading the team. Fine copy of the first edition in very good dust jacket. 325 pages.

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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, NY
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039914871X
• ISBN 13: 9780399148712
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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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.