The Line

by Bowers, William T.

• ISBN13: 9780813125084
• ISBN10: 0813125081
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-17
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Kentucky

Summary

The opening months of 1951 comprised the first winter of the Korean War, and the fighting was as intense as the weather. In The Line: Combat in Korea, January-February 1951, William T. Bowers analyzes this significant period and its effects on the remainder of the war.The Line is the first of three volumes about the Korean War that focus on combat experiences at the ground level: from battalion hierarchy to the accounts of individual soldiers. Drawn from interviews conducted by Army historians immediately after combat, the books in this series offer intensive examinations of military conflict.

Author Biography

William T. Bowers is a former U.S. Army officer and is currently a researcher and historical analyst. He is the coauthor of Black Soldier, White Army: The 24th Infantry Regiment in Korea.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Note on Maps	p. xi
List of Abbreviations	p. xiv
War Comes to Korea: The First Six Months	p. 1
Retreat to Wonju: 2d Infantry Division, 1-6 January 1951	p. 40
Action at Wonju: 23d and 38th Infantry Regiments, 6-7 January 1951	p. 58
Return to Wonju: 2d Infantry Division, 8-20 January 1951	p. 78
Hill 312: 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 28-30 January 1951	p. 118
Twin Tunnels: 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, and French Battalion, 30 January-2 February 1951	p. 141
Operation Roundup: Supporting the ROK Troops	p. 161
Operation Roundup: Escaping the Trap	p. 184
Holding the Chinese: Chip'yong-ni and Wonju	p. 221
The Relief of Chip'yong-ni: Task Force Crombez	p. 259
Conclusion	p. 288
Notes	p. 293
Bibliographical Essay	p. 304
Index	p. 307
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