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The title of this novel might puzzle some, but marine and army veterans of the Korean War will know that Dog Company Six signifies the commanding officer of Company D, in this case a marine rifle company in Korea. Dog Company operates at the very front edge of battle, face-to-face with the enemy, where most of the casualties occur. In command of these hard-bitten regulars is George Bayard, a reserve captain called back to active duty as the war begins. It is a command he doesn't want.
Dog Company Six looks into the soul of Captain Bayard as he leads his company ashore at Inchon, through the battles of Seoul and the Chosin Reservoir, and into the spring offensive until he is wounded. How well does he do? How well do most men do when they experience the exhilaration and horror of close combat?
