Conquest to Nowhere: An Infantryman in Wartime Korea

by Anthony B. Herbert

Conquest to Nowhere , first published in 1955, is author Anthony Herbert's account of his harrowing time as a U.S. serviceman in Korea in 1950-51. Herbert, wounded numerous times, became America's most decorated soldier of the Korean conflict. He tells a gritty, heart-wrenching story of dangerous patrols, battles against overwhelming Chinese assaults, the anguish of losing comrades-in arms, and his personal struggles to simply survive. Herbert continued his distinguished, out-spoken, military service in Vietnam where he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 9, 2014

About the author

Anthony B. Herbert was a United States Army officer, who served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He is best known for his claims that he witnessed war crimes in Vietnam, which his commanding officer refused to investigate. He reached the rank of lieutenant colonel and was the author of several books about his experiences, including Soldier Making of A Soldier. Herbert resigned from the U.S. Army in February 1972.

Colonel Herbert died from Cancer on June 7, 2014 at the age of 84. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in April 2015.

Colonel Herbert was a highly decorated soldier. Among his many awards, badges and certifications were the following:
Four Silver Stars
Legion of Merit
Soldiers Medal
Three Bronze Star Medals with 'V' device for VALOR
Air Medal
Four Purple Hearts
Three Army Commendation Medals with 'V' device for VALOR
Combat Infantryman's Badge (2nd award)
Master Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge
British Army Parachute Wings
Ranger Tab

Reviews

[William Sariego · Rating 4 out of 5]

A surprisingly difficult book to rate. The writing style is almost juvenile compared to 'Soldier'. But the latter was written some 20 years later and after Hebert had put himself through college and got his degree.

The story itself is interesting; the day to day survival and thoughts of a grunt during wartime. On that level the tale is a timeless one.