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Barris, Ted. Introduction by Joe Schlesinger. Inscribed by author. DEADLOCK IN KOREA: CANADIANS AT WAR, 1950-1953.
Macmillan, Toronto, (1999), 1st. edition.
326 pp, lg. 8vo (9 1/4" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 0771575912 B&w photos and maps. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR, "ALL THE BEST, TED BARRIS. MARCH '99" on title page. "In 1950, nearly 25,000 Canadians signed on for a UN-sponsored 'police action' to stop the Communist incursion into South Korea. They joined a multi-national expeditionary force that quickly found itself embroiled in a full-scale war. Members of the Canadian navy, airforce and infantry fought with distinction and end u r e d m o nths of bloody stalemate that ultimately stopped the Communists but failed to reunite the people of the Korean peninsula - with consequences that continue to haunt the world today. Ted Barris interviewed hundreds of Korean War veterans t o ga th e r th eir stories of heroism and survival, tragedy and absurdity, successes and SNAFUS. He has woven their tales into a fascinating look at a war that many have forgotten." Dust jacket has minor edge wrinkling, very light wear on flap- fol ds an d o ne t iny edge tear, minor rubbing. Near Fine/Very Good
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22.50 USD
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Barris, Ted. Introduction by Joe Schlesinger. DEADLOCK IN KOREA: CANADIANS AT WAR, 1950-1953.
Macmillan, Toronto, (1999), 2nd. printing.
326 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H), soft cover. ISBN 0771576757 B&w photos and maps. "In 1950, nearly 25,000 Canadians signed on for a UN-sponsored 'police action' to stop the Communist incursion into South Korea. They joined a multi-national expeditionary force that quickly found itself embroiled in a full-scale war. Members of the Canadian navy, airforce and infantry fought with distinction and endured months of bloody stalemate that ultimately stopped the Communists but failed to reunite the peopl e of the Korean peninsula - with consequences that continue to haunt the world today. Ted Barris interviewed hundreds of Korean War veterans to gather their stories of heroism and survival, tragedy and absurdity, successes and SNAFUS. He has w o v e n their tales into a fascinating look at a war that many have forgotten." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - clean and bright. Fine
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12.00 USD
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