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We Were Soldiers Too: The Unknown Battle to Defend the Demilitarized Zone Against North Korea During the Cold War
Just Released! Book 3 of the Historical Documentary Series on the Cold War. (Military History) Order Now! "The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separates North and South Korea and is the most defended border in the world"
Both sides have dug their heels in and fortified the DMZ with defensive positions, mines and booby traps, missiles, and soldiers as they remain vigilant for the recommencement of a war that never ended. READ ABOUT THE DANGEROUS JOB OF OUR SOLDIERS IN KOREA ON THE DMZ!
The soldiers were responsible for enforcing the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War. The North Koreans violated it almost daily sending spies, marauders, hit squads, and ambush patrols into the southern controlled portion of the DMZ in their never-ending effort to destabilize South Korea and cause its collapse. Their blatant violations of the agreement has left a bloody trail of dead bodies that includes many American soldiers. This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of the Cold War and the defense of the DMZ from the perspective of nine American veterans, and eleven tours, who served in different capacities in South Korea from 1962 through 1991.
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Both sides have dug their heels in and fortified the DMZ with defensive positions, mines and booby traps, missiles, and soldiers as they remain vigilant for the recommencement of a war that never ended. READ ABOUT THE DANGEROUS JOB OF OUR SOLDIERS IN KOREA ON THE DMZ!
The soldiers were responsible for enforcing the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War. The North Koreans violated it almost daily sending spies, marauders, hit squads, and ambush patrols into the southern controlled portion of the DMZ in their never-ending effort to destabilize South Korea and cause its collapse. Their blatant violations of the agreement has left a bloody trail of dead bodies that includes many American soldiers. This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of the Cold War and the defense of the DMZ from the perspective of nine American veterans, and eleven tours, who served in different capacities in South Korea from 1962 through 1991.
Scroll up and grab a copy today.!
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156 pages, Paperback
First published July 6, 2016
About the author
Bob Kern
34 books17 followersBob is an award winning author for his We Were Soldiers Too Series. Book 1 was a finalist for Nonfiction Autobiography Book of the Year in 2015 and has been nominated for Best First Published Book of the Year in 2016
Book Two was named a Finalist for Nonfiction eBook of the Year and Finalist for Nonfiction Military History Book of the Year in 2016.
Bob was in the US Army for almost 8 years in the 1980's and during those years he was quickly educated about the military life that civilians never see or hear about. He decided to write and publish the story of his military career so that others may have an inside view of what it was like to be in the military at that time.
Due to the overwhelming support and response from other Cold War Veterans, his first book has been turned into a Cold War documentary series telling the history of the Cold War from the perspective of the veterans who served during this critical time in history.
Bob is the father of five children - Natalie, Bambie, Amber, Bob, and Rob. He resides in Bedford, Indiana with his wife Marsha and his three granddaughters; Sage, Jade, and Harmonie.
Bob enjoys connecting with US veterans and sharing his stories with others.
Book Two was named a Finalist for Nonfiction eBook of the Year and Finalist for Nonfiction Military History Book of the Year in 2016.
Bob was in the US Army for almost 8 years in the 1980's and during those years he was quickly educated about the military life that civilians never see or hear about. He decided to write and publish the story of his military career so that others may have an inside view of what it was like to be in the military at that time.
Due to the overwhelming support and response from other Cold War Veterans, his first book has been turned into a Cold War documentary series telling the history of the Cold War from the perspective of the veterans who served during this critical time in history.
Bob is the father of five children - Natalie, Bambie, Amber, Bob, and Rob. He resides in Bedford, Indiana with his wife Marsha and his three granddaughters; Sage, Jade, and Harmonie.
Bob enjoys connecting with US veterans and sharing his stories with others.
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July 18, 2017
I read the first two books in the series and enjoyed them very much. The third installment was just as interesting, informative and very well written. Book three concentrates on the Korean War and many of its aspects that the general public is not aware of. It came as a big surprise to me that many soldiers had to sign a confidentiality agreement and were not even allowed to talk about certain things with their comrades. But, luckily for us, many of those documents and cover-up stories have been declassified, allowing those soldiers to tell their stories and for us to learn what really was going on in the region that is still highly unstable.
I very much appreciated how certain events and even actions of North Korea were explained from both historical and ideological point of view, explaining the hostility of the regime towards everything anti-communist and the American lifestyle in particular. The amount of propaganda that the soldiers were forced to listen to was simply unbelievable, and only highlights the totalitarian regime reigning in the North. One quote particularly stuck in my mind: “If your country is as wonderful as you say it is, why do you have to build walls to keep your citizens inside?”
Life under imminent threat, partisan attacks, snipers and multiple provocations is what those incredibly brave soldiers had to go through daily. Written with attention to detail and in an engaging style, this book is definitely a must-read for all lovers of the genre. Five stars.
I very much appreciated how certain events and even actions of North Korea were explained from both historical and ideological point of view, explaining the hostility of the regime towards everything anti-communist and the American lifestyle in particular. The amount of propaganda that the soldiers were forced to listen to was simply unbelievable, and only highlights the totalitarian regime reigning in the North. One quote particularly stuck in my mind: “If your country is as wonderful as you say it is, why do you have to build walls to keep your citizens inside?”
Life under imminent threat, partisan attacks, snipers and multiple provocations is what those incredibly brave soldiers had to go through daily. Written with attention to detail and in an engaging style, this book is definitely a must-read for all lovers of the genre. Five stars.
August 13, 2016
Much has been written about the about the Vietnam War and the War on Terrorism, but there is little out there about the Cold War period, especially between the Koreas. Kern tells the stories of several soldiers during Cold War incidents in Korea that has not previously been made public. This is book three of a series and provides insight into the life of soldiers in harm's way. This was a advance read copy through Goodreads.com and I recommend it to anyone interested in history, especially our American youth.
February 17, 2020
Interesting read.
March 15, 2017
The third in the outstanding series of "We Were Soldiers Too " by Bob Kern.
This one goes in depth with soldiers that served in the Republic of Korea. Doing a tour in Korea myself in 1993-94, I can relate to many of these stories and they bring back many memories like it was yesterday.
After reading these stories, you will have a better understanding of what it's like to serve there and have a better respect for the veterans and soldiers serving there in the name of freedom.
This one goes in depth with soldiers that served in the Republic of Korea. Doing a tour in Korea myself in 1993-94, I can relate to many of these stories and they bring back many memories like it was yesterday.
After reading these stories, you will have a better understanding of what it's like to serve there and have a better respect for the veterans and soldiers serving there in the name of freedom.
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