The final crucible
Subtitle: U.S. Marines in Korea, Vol. II, 1953
By: by Lee Ballenger
Contributors: Ballenger, Lee.
Edition: 1st ed
Publisher: Brassey's
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: United States. -- Marine Corps. -- Division, 1st -- History; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Regimental histories -- United States
Description: The Final Crucible details the 1st Marine Division's harrowing close-quarters battles during the final seven months of the Korean War, January to July 1953. The terrible five-day Battle of the Nevada Cities in March and the Marines' bloody stand at Boulder City on the last day of the shooting war are just two of the engagements detailed here. This volume follows The Outpost War: U.S. Marines in Korea, Vol.1 1952.
Notes: Sequel to: The outpost war : U.S. Marines in Korea, Vol. I, 1952

Includes bibliographical references (p. 283-295) and index