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Jock Miles-Moon Brothers Korean War Story #2
Combat Reckoning
Fall 1950: rejuvenated US and Allied forces break out from the Pusan Perimeter and drive a crumbling North Korean Army nearly to Manchuria…until the delusions and hubris of the US high command thrust the GIs, Marines, and airmen into the frigid hell of Chinese intervention.
Book 2 in the Jock Miles-Moon Brothers Korean War Story.
Book 2 in the Jock Miles-Moon Brothers Korean War Story.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2019
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William Peter Grasso
24 books75 followersA lifelong student of history, William Peter Grasso served in the US Army and is retired from the aircraft maintenance industry. His devotion to all things historical, military, and aviation remains unabated and continues to inspire his fiction.
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December 25, 2020
What Makes American Generals so STUPID????
A good novel about the U.N. (American)offensive against the N Koreans ,after the Pusan Breakout. Although it does bog down,with all the Korean towns sounding the same and all the battles kinda merging into one,it remains fairly interesting. No matter how many books you read about our sacrifice of so many young Americans because of the STUPIDITY and ARROGANCE ,of our Senior Leadership,it never fails to infuriate and sicken you. What causes otherwise smart officers to become so STUPID when they become Generals?
A good novel about the U.N. (American)offensive against the N Koreans ,after the Pusan Breakout. Although it does bog down,with all the Korean towns sounding the same and all the battles kinda merging into one,it remains fairly interesting. No matter how many books you read about our sacrifice of so many young Americans because of the STUPIDITY and ARROGANCE ,of our Senior Leadership,it never fails to infuriate and sicken you. What causes otherwise smart officers to become so STUPID when they become Generals?
September 10, 2019
A Korean action
As a Korean veteran, it was fairly accurately described, due to MacArthur's colossal arrogance and stupidly there was no preparation or plan for fighting the Chinese.
As a Korean veteran, it was fairly accurately described, due to MacArthur's colossal arrogance and stupidly there was no preparation or plan for fighting the Chinese.
July 7, 2019
Hard to put down
This is o me of those books that you do not put down until you finish. The author is a master of character development. We always know that the Moon brothers and colonel Miles will be in the thick of the action.
This is o me of those books that you do not put down until you finish. The author is a master of character development. We always know that the Moon brothers and colonel Miles will be in the thick of the action.
February 12, 2020
A WPG. Korean War Novel (AJM-MB KWSB - 2)
WPG. has penned a Korean War Story titled "Comat Reckoning" whuch continues where Book -1 left off except the odds are moving more favorable for the North Koreans as they continue to push towards the American and South Korean personnel farther south to Seoul and beyond. The soldiers team up with a Marine Battalion. The Marines are stating they are attacking in a new direction towards the South. The retreat by Allied combined forced is anything but confusion in a combat situation. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
WPG. has penned a Korean War Story titled "Comat Reckoning" whuch continues where Book -1 left off except the odds are moving more favorable for the North Koreans as they continue to push towards the American and South Korean personnel farther south to Seoul and beyond. The soldiers team up with a Marine Battalion. The Marines are stating they are attacking in a new direction towards the South. The retreat by Allied combined forced is anything but confusion in a combat situation. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
August 26, 2019
Gritty, Realistic, and Entertaining
This novel is the latest installment of the Korean War series featuring the author’s characters created in separate WWII adventure series. The combination of these personalities, and a dedication to unrelenting suspense and realistic description of Military action circa 1949 yield a powerful spellbinding read. I have immensely enjoyed all of this author’s previous novels and this one does not disappoint. Enjoy.
This novel is the latest installment of the Korean War series featuring the author’s characters created in separate WWII adventure series. The combination of these personalities, and a dedication to unrelenting suspense and realistic description of Military action circa 1949 yield a powerful spellbinding read. I have immensely enjoyed all of this author’s previous novels and this one does not disappoint. Enjoy.
April 23, 2020
A terrific Korean War story that speaks to you from an enlisted man's view. As I am a retired Air Force E-9 with 27 yrs service and who had an uncle serve in Korea, earning a Bronze Star. who told me about the hardships most suffered, I had a hard time putting it down. Now I have to find the rest of the Moon Bros series. I joined in 1957, not too many years after the war and met many lifers who were still in.
August 26, 2024
First, I love that these novels are set in the Korean War, a shamefully ignored piece of American military history. Second, the writing is very good, the characters are well rounded and "attachable" and the plot/action rolls along like a platoon of tanks. I will be reading more of this series which, as always, is the best compliment I can give an author/novel.
October 13, 2019
Solid read, true story of what men actually did.
Solid story line. The men of Korea were more like VietNam than WWII. This series documents that with every gritty detail. This is war, as it really is/was. Writing excellent, a page turner.
Solid story line. The men of Korea were more like VietNam than WWII. This series documents that with every gritty detail. This is war, as it really is/was. Writing excellent, a page turner.
December 3, 2020
Enjoyed the whole four book series. Having served thirteen months in Korea, it was interesting reading the combat story. I did think the Moon brothers and other NCO's had way to much advice to give on most operations.
February 16, 2022
Rick's opinion
The police action was a total screw up. The war was intense like all wars. America was not ready a lot people died because of it. I enjoy the writing . Up loading the next one.
The police action was a total screw up. The war was intense like all wars. America was not ready a lot people died because of it. I enjoy the writing . Up loading the next one.
October 28, 2022
Amazing
That anyone lived to tell the story. Our brass should be moved to the front lines, let them see war as it is, not what they think it is. Line um all up. Sad just real sad that our men and boys died for nothing, and got no respect.
Rock on!
That anyone lived to tell the story. Our brass should be moved to the front lines, let them see war as it is, not what they think it is. Line um all up. Sad just real sad that our men and boys died for nothing, and got no respect.
Rock on!
June 11, 2019
Good read
A well done novel of the early days of the Korean war. And the author pulls no punches in his view of Douglas Mac Arthur. I am looking forward to the next book.
A well done novel of the early days of the Korean war. And the author pulls no punches in his view of Douglas Mac Arthur. I am looking forward to the next book.
September 14, 2019
Terrifico!
Awesome and realistic. The characters are well established and the various interactions are realistic.
Lots of continuous action in every chapter.
Awesome and realistic. The characters are well established and the various interactions are realistic.
Lots of continuous action in every chapter.
October 14, 2019
Great book.
I have read all of William Peter Grasso books. They are great 👍 look forward to more.
Thanks for sharing these great stories.
I have read all of William Peter Grasso books. They are great 👍 look forward to more.
Thanks for sharing these great stories.
January 6, 2021
Riveting read
Once again William produces a great story ,MacArthur made a lot of mistakes in Korea ,well past his sell by date
Once again William produces a great story ,MacArthur made a lot of mistakes in Korea ,well past his sell by date
January 25, 2022
Excellent cannot wait for the third book about Jif Miles in Vietnam!!!!!!!!
June 18, 2022
Korea
Cold. Masses of Chinese. Interference from Tokyo. Stupidity in higher ranks. Good men dying from ignorant leadership. Egos at stake.
Cold. Masses of Chinese. Interference from Tokyo. Stupidity in higher ranks. Good men dying from ignorant leadership. Egos at stake.
January 2, 2023
and then came the Chinese
Great Korea series. Miles and Patchett and Moon break out of Pusan, go to Yalu and back in retreat.
Great series
Great Korea series. Miles and Patchett and Moon break out of Pusan, go to Yalu and back in retreat.
Great series
February 25, 2024
Very good book. Enjoyed every page.
September 15, 2024
great Korea war novel
As someone that served in Korea and know how the military leadership functions I could really appreciate the authenticity that Grasso brings to his novels.
As someone that served in Korea and know how the military leadership functions I could really appreciate the authenticity that Grasso brings to his novels.
July 8, 2025
great read
2nd in the series grabbing the 3rd to follow the story.. all of Peter Grasso’s books are fabulous reads. This one is no different.
2nd in the series grabbing the 3rd to follow the story.. all of Peter Grasso’s books are fabulous reads. This one is no different.
August 29, 2019
Excellent as usual
As I've come to expect from Mr Grasso another great book. Quick read, not too many characters to keep track of and non stop action.
As I've come to expect from Mr Grasso another great book. Quick read, not too many characters to keep track of and non stop action.
June 9, 2019
excellent
god history lesson for all lest they forget. politics start wars the military has to execute. unfortunately politics gets involved again. if you want the young men and women to fight leave them the hell alone
god history lesson for all lest they forget. politics start wars the military has to execute. unfortunately politics gets involved again. if you want the young men and women to fight leave them the hell alone
January 6, 2024
I'm ready to start another genre but can't stop reading this series!
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