Here is General Paik Sun Yup's personal story of a cataclysmic war that many are only now beginning to understand. His candid reflections on the desperate battles he fought as the leader of ill-equipped and untrained South Korean troups brings new insights to this key moment in world history. 12 photographs and 9 maps.
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Here is General Paik Sun Yup's personal story of a cataclysmic war that many are only now beginning to understand. His candid reflections on the desperate battles he fought as the leader of ill-equipped and untrained South Korean troups brings new insights to this key moment in world history. 12 photographs and 9 maps.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Inscribed and Signed By Author Inscribed "To Col. Floyd with best wishes S.Y. Paik." The candid and revealing wartime memoir of the foremost South Korean general of the Korean War. With photographs and a foreword by the commanders of U.S. forces in the war, From Pusan to Panmunjom brings an unprecedented perspective to a cataclysmic war.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Presentation copy: "To: Dr. Edward Coffman with Best Wishes 1992/10/16 S. Y. Paik." (Signed on the front fly-leaf). (Dr. Coffman is a military historian and author of several books). Foreword by Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway and Gen. James A. Van Fleet. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and maps. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not price clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. The spine panel may be very lightly sunned. Near fine condition in near fine dust jacket. Dr. Coffman has noted a couple of things in pencil from his meeting with General Paik-"When I asked gen. Paik to sign this book, he said 'It's an honor. ' Afterward I thanked him & he saluted me." Also included is a typed letter signed dated November 13, 1992 from Gen. Paik to Dr. Coffman as well as a signed original photograph (recent print of a photograph taken in Korea on 4 February 1953) and a photocopy of Dr. Coffman in the honor guard in Korea on the same occasion. (He has identified himself). Some other materials are laid in.; Black-and-white illustrations; 8vo.; xvi, 271 pages; Signed by Author.
