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Loading... On to the Yalu (1984)by Edwin P. Hoyt
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The story of the Inchon landing during the Korean War, and the last stroke of Douglas MacArthur's career, including information about the decision making process as the American and South Korean troops invaded North Korea and pushed to the Yalu River, dividing North Korea and China. No library descriptions found. |
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It is extremely detail oriented as far as units down to company level, without much background on the individuals involved. I know he is old school, but I would like a bit of personal info on background. It isn't the old school way, but....
Pulls no punches regarding idol worship of McArthur, which I find refreshing.
Regarding fighting during the summer of 1950- seems like complete US air superiority ruled the day, with the nod going to Marine Corsairs blasting NK to oblivion. Artillery cited as very influential also, but NK also said to have effective artillery.
Hoyt has no pity for Truman administration, American politicians in general, and the US Army leadership in Korea.
Interesting observation that US gov't was completely clueless as to the intentions of Mao and mainland China during this period. Serious infighting during the transition of influence between old and new Chinese gov't.
I believe this is a multi book series, though I have seen no info to support that. ( )