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Finally, a long wait is over. This timely work on the military history of the Korean War fills a gap in the study of the American armed forces between their heroic operations in WWII and controversial mission in Vietnam. The book sheds new light on the Korean War and provides a military perspective. It will be a welcome addition to the literature on the history of the U.S. military and the Cold War. --Xiaobing Li, author of A History of the Modern Chinese Army

. . .this work is of value to anyone interested in how U.S.-led forces were able to turn the tide in Korea...as well as anyone that wants a better understanding of small unit combat in general. --Keith A. Clark II, On Point --

Combat in Korea: Passing the Test is recommended for those who are interested In the Korean War and mid-twentieth century small unit actions. Although not a traditional narrative treatment of these topics, this book is an admirable example of how to use a familiar source in a new way. -- Journal of Military History This book is a very welcome addition to the historiography of the Korean War; it sheds new light on the 'forgotten war' and provides an intimate ground-level look at the horrific fighting that characterized the first winter of the war. -- Military History of the West Weaving together the account of the fighting at different tactical levels gives the reader a new account of a particular military aspect of the Korean War, casting new light on a hitherto neglected part of a forgotten war. It is well worth the read. -- Military Review Bowers' work is a fascinating insight into how the Korean War was perceived by those most intimately involved in this critical juncture. [ The Line: Combat in Korea, January-February 1951] is of value to anyone interested in how U.S.-led forces were able to turn the tide in Korea... as well as anyone that wants a better understanding of small unit combat in general. -- On Point Bowers' work is a fascinating insight into how the Korean War was perceived by those most intimately involved in this critical juncture. --Keith A. Clark II, On Point -- Bowers skillfully summarizes military circumstances in Korea...anecdotes regularly add interest and insight. -- James I Matray, Journal of Military History It is always refreshing to have another book about the Korea conflict, often referred to as the 'Forgotten War.' -- Military Heritage Finally, a long wait is over. This timely work on the military history of the Korean War fills a gap in the study of the American armed forces between their heroic operations in WWII and controversial mission in Vietnam. The book sheds new light on the Korean War and provides a military perspective. It will be a welcome addition to the literature on the history of the U.S. military and the Cold War. -- Xiaobing Li

<p> This book is a very welcome addition to the historiography of the Korean War; it sheds new light on the forgotten war and provides an intimate ground-level look at the horrific fighting that characterized the first winter of the war. --Military History of the West --

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William T. Bowers, a former U.S. Army officer, is coauthor of Black Soldier, White Army.

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