As a generalization; for most Army officers the Korean War evokes images of General MacArthur and his famous landing at Inchon. Perhaps his subsequent defeat by the Chinese at the Yalu River; and his relief by President Truman come to mind as well. Few of us; however; ever associate General Bradley with the war in Korea. Rather; we associate Bradley with World War Two; in the European Theater; along with his friends Patton and Eisenhower. And of course; we associate Bradley with the Army's Infantry Fighting Vehicle; which bears his name. For most of us; he is kind of an icon; the last of the five star generals. This is surprising because General Bradley played a key role in the Korean War. From the war's beginning in 1950 through to its end in 1953; Bradley was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As such; he was a central figure in nearly all the war's decisions; to include the decision to commit the United States in the war in Korea in the first place. A war; it should be noted; against a country that the United States did not plan to fight.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful. A Little DeceptiveBy Wm. Scott ConwayJust a note. If you're getting the free version available for the Kindle; it DOES NOT contain Willy Pogany's illustrations; even though 's product description still lists him as a contributor.But it is still a great read; especially for free. Written in a very jejune; almost childlike; style. If you like mythology; you will be entertained by this book.As a side; I recommend Edith Hamilton's Mythology for a good primer in both the Greek and Norse myths. Mythology3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A Trip Down Memory LaneBy PistoleerI was an avid reader/studier of Norse mythology when I was a kid; so I picked this title up on a lark. I am SO glad that I did! This is a fairly comprehensive coverage of the old Norse stories; told in a manner that just seems "right" for the subject matter. Reading these stories; it was easy to imagine myself sitting around the smoky fire of a longhouse; hearing one of the "elders" or skalds telling the tales.The language is a little antiquated; so it might not be the best choice if you're trying to introduce younger kids to the Norse myths; but it's fine for the rest of us. Strongly recommended!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. If you'd like to learn about Norse mythology; this book is an excellent purchase.By Robb WitzelI don't usually do reviews for products that I buy. I read and enjoyed some of the stories in this book as a boy; and now that I have sons of my own; I was looking for a book that would give them the same experience I had. After purchasing this book; I was not dissappointed.This book contains what I would call the most widely known stories of Thor; Loki; and Odin; as well as several more obscure stories; like the creation of the world; and how Thor lost and regained Mijolnir. I don't know if it ranks highly as a scholarly book; but it truly has been a pleasure to reread the stories I remember; as well as reading several new ones.Put on your Viking helmet; and get ready to read!
