Over the Beach: US Army Amphibious Operations in the Korean War; by historian and retired Army Colonel describes the little known history of the Army’s amphibious operations during the Korean War. This book is part of our tradition of publishing high-quality historical studies from outside authors that have continuing relevance to the US Army today. After the massive Chinese attacks of November and December 1950; the Army conducted a number of amphibious withdrawals as it fell back southward on the Korean peninsula to more defensible positions. Throughout the war; the Army also conducted a number of non-assault amphibious operations and over-the-shore logistical operations. Since the Korean War; the Army’s amphibious role has greatly decreased in importance. The Army; however; conducted extensive riverine operations in Vietnam and continues to employ them in Iraq. Additionally; over-the-shore logistics remains an important part of Army doctrine and logistical capability today. This historical study chronicles an aspect of the US Army’s history that may seem remote from the challenges facing the Army in 2008.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Linebacker IIBy Samuel W LassiterJrVery interesting book for me as I supported Linebacker II on the F-4 flight line at Udorn; working long hard hours keeping our birds in the air for support. At that time I surely did not know what the BUFFs were doing; but remember seeing them in the air overhead and have a short video scene of them flying over. Into Hostile Skies gave me much more insight on the B-52s and what they did to help end this war. I salute all the B-52 crew members and will never ever forget Dec 18-29; 1972. I remember when the first POWs were released in Jan of 73 and great news it was. My tour was Aug-72 thru Aug-73. I have other great books on Linebacker II and man o man; what the general public just does not know. Today's generation simply does not have a clue. None. Nada. God bless ALL B-52 personnel!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Poor quality print jobBy John W. FisherRehash of same old material. More off duty material than actual missions. Poor quality print job. Had brownish putty like material between almost every page. Was not ink. Pictures are hard to make out any detail.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy S. K. ShermanEbb and flow!
