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Under Fire - (Corps) by W E B Griffin (Paperback)

Name: Under Fire - (Corps) by W E B Griffin (Paperback)
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After the epic struggle of World War II, W.E.B. Griffin's bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new stage of modern warfare--with new weapons, new strategies, and a new breed of warrior--on the battlefields of Korea... In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy's report on North Korean hostilities meets with so much bureaucratic displeasure that he is promptly booted out of the Corps--and just as promptly picked up by the fledgling CIA.
About the Author: W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations.
723 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, War & Military
Series Name: Corps

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Griffin's bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new battleground: Korea. In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy's report on North Korean hostilities gets him booted out of the Corps, but he's promptly picked up by the CIA. His prediction soon comes true as the North Koreans cross the 38th parallel.

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After the epic struggle of World War II, W.E.B. Griffin's bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new stage of modern warfare--with new weapons, new strategies, and a new breed of warrior--on the battlefields of Korea...

In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy's report on North Korean hostilities meets with so much bureaucratic displeasure that he is promptly booted out of the Corps--and just as promptly picked up by the fledgling CIA. Soon, his predictions come true: on June 25th the North Koreans invade across the 38th parallel. Immediately veterans scattered throughout military and civilian life are called up, many with only seventy-two hours notice. For these men and their families, names such as Inchon and Pusan will acquire a new, bloody reality--and become their greatest challenge of all...

Review Quotes

Praise for W.E.B. Griffin and the Novels of the Corps

"An insider's tale of life in the Marine Corps."--The Orlando Sentinel

"Refreshingly accurate."--Chicago Tribune

"A storyteller in the grand tradition."--Tom Clancy

"The best chronicler of the U.S. military ever to put pen to paper."--Phoenix Gazette

"Terrific reading."--The San Diego Union-Tribune

"The poet laureate of the American military...His grasp of history and hi ability to personalize that big picture through the actions of an ever-changing cast of characters not only informs--it is highly entertaining as well."--Los Angeles Daily News

"There is no one better."--Chattanooga News-Free Press

About the Author

W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations. He passed away in February 2019.

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Dimensions (Overall): 6.6 Inches (H) x 4.2 Inches (W) x 1.8 Inches (D)

Weight: .9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 723

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: War & Military

Series Title: Corps

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

Format: Paperback

Author: W E B Griffin

Language: English

Street Date: August 1, 2005

TCIN: 94313539

UPC: 9780515134377

Item Number (DPCI): 247-19-4499

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: Who is the main character in this novel?

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A: The main character is Captain Ken McCoy, a Marine Corps officer.
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Q: What themes are explored in this book?

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A: Key themes include modern warfare, military bureaucracy, and the challenges of leadership.
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