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As a tutorial--and I strongly recommend it to all young combat lieutenants--Rishell''s book is loaded with tidbits about leadership and survival in combat. . . . With a Black Platoon in Combat is an excellent portrayal of life at the front lines in what Clay Blair called the forgotten war.'' Lyle Rishell''s account is easy reading and, if followed by some young lieutenant in some future war, might mean the difference between victory or defeat in some small action on some far-off mountainous battlefield. It''s worth an evening away from the television. --;/div>--LTG Julius W. Becton, president, Prairie View A&M Parameters

Rishell has written an account of his men--who fought not only the enemy but racial prejudice in their own army--that is straightforward and dramatic. . . . This is a distinguished addition to Korean War literature and a belated but deserved tribute to the fortitude of black fighting men. --;/div>--Michael D. Hull Military History As a tutorial--and I strongly recommend it to all young combat lieutenants--Rishell's book is loaded with tidbits about leadership and survival in combat. . . . With a Black Platoon in Combat is an excellent portrayal of life at the front lines in what Clay Blair called the forgotten war.' Lyle Rishell's account is easy reading and, if followed by some young lieutenant in some future war, might mean the difference between victory or defeat in some small action on some far-off mountainous battlefield. It's worth an evening away from the television. --;/div>--LTG Julius W. Becton, president, Prairie View A&M Parameters

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LYLE RISHELL served as an officer with the 24th Infantry Regiment for eleven months during the Korean War. Among his decorations and awards are the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action and two Purple Hearts for wounds received during combat. He also holds the Legion of Merit and the Parachutist and Combat Infantryman's badges.

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