Published fifty years after America's first clash with communism; this highly readable book presents the most authoritative and comprehensive recounting to date of the secret UN war fought deep behind communist lines. Making extensive use of documents declassified from Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency archives exclusively for this book; as well as interviews with veterans of the savage air-land-sea campaign in North Korea and Manchuria; Michael Haas takes the reader into a world still unknown to most historians. It is a disturbing account by any standard; replete with tragedy; heroism; and scandal. Equally disturbing are the author's revelations of the bitter bureaucratic feuding that occurred between senior U.S. Army officers and CIA station chiefs in Japan; feuding that squandered the sacrifices made by Korean partisans and their American advisers as well as British commandos; U.S. Navy frogmen; and CIA field operatives. Crisply written; prodigiously researched; and unrivaled in scope; this work will fascinate readers with its detailed descriptions of classified operations never before made known to the public. As a veteran special operations officer and respected author; Haas is uniquely qualified to analyze the subject and its importance to the development of the modern-day U.S. Special Operations Command. His book is certain to be regarded as the best-documented and most realistic account yet published of UN efforts behind enemy lines.
#78268 in Books Chicago Review Press 2009-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.11 #File Name: 1556529589368 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. ... New Orleans history and this is one of the best. Sublette's deep research into the "World that madeBy Randall BellI have read dozens of books on New Orleans history and this is one of the best. Sublette's deep research into the "World that made..." really illuminates how NO became what it is today; the mix of cultures; music; food;architectures etc.; Full of fascinating facts and stories; threaded with a informed analysis. His erudition and fine writing make this a pleasure to read Read it and pass on to others who are curious about the by the history of one of America's greatest cities and cultural treasures..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great book about New Orleans and music and slavery and the history of our countryBy tribecanA beautiful and wise book about the history of New Orleans; with fascinating insights into its many connections with the Caribbean and the old world and the rest of the United States; with particular insight into the musical history of our most musical city.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A must read. Excellent book.By VS123An excellent read. It will teach you what you DIDNT learn in American history class. A great book about where different slaves came from and how they affect the culture of the South and ultimately America.
