A NEW BATTLEFIELD: THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES IN KOREA 1950-51
Written by David R. Orr, David Truesdale
Published by Helion & Company
in 2011
ISBN: 9781907677199
- Categorised in:
- MILITARY
- REGIMENTAL HISTORY (UK)
- ARMY
- INFANTRY
- KOREA
- LIMITED EDITION
A NEW BATTLEFIELD: THE ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES IN KOREA 1950-51
Written by David R. Orr, David Truesdale.
Stock no. 1829868
1st.
2011.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
This book follows the Battalion as it prepares for the first major conflict fought by Britain since the defeat of the Japanese in 1945. Limited edition to 500 Numbered copies. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 326 pages including index. ISBN: 9781907677199. Half title page which should have copy number and author's signature is NOT numbered or signed. Else a lovely copy, appears unread.
Front cover
Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Maps
- Glossary and List of Abbreviations
- Foreword by Brigadier MNS McCord CBE MC
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction by Lt-Col R. Charley OBE JP DL
- Background
- 1 The Rifles, a brief history
- 2 Preparation
- 3 Sailing to the Far Side of the world
- 4 Korea
- 5 Advance and Withdrawal
- 6 Happy Valley
- 7 Replacements and Prisoners of War
- 8 Reconnaissance and Resupply
- 9 On the Imjin
- 10 The Battle of the Imjin
- 11 The War grinds on
- 12 Checkpoint 'how'
- 13 Teh Closing Days
- Epilogue