Unexpected Journey: A Marine Corps Reserve Company in the Korean War

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Summary: A Review of Unexpected Journey
Review: Before reading this book I had very little knowledge about the Korean War. Now I have new found respect and admiration for these veterans and veterans of all wars. The authors have done a masterful job of weaving the eye witness accounts of these small town reservists into an intriquing story. It is the story of the real live heroes that we Americans have to thank for the freedom and peacetime we take for granted. If you came away from the movie "Saving Private Ryan" with the feeling of extreme gratitude for never having experienced war first hand, you will get the same jolt from reading "Unexpected Journey: A Marine Corps Reserve Company in the Korean War."

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Summary: Unusual Story!
Review: _Unexpected Journey_ is the history of Company C, 16th Infantry Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, from Evansville, Indiana, and its combat service during the Korean War. The authors have written a very personal story, which delves deeply into the lives of the men of Company C, and describes the difficulties they faced along with how they managed to cope with those difficulties. In writing this book, the authors relied heavily on oral interviews done with the surviving members of Company C. In addition, the authors have utilized not only archival primary sources, but also newspaper accounts, letters, and diaries to reconstruct the story of what happened to these young men from middle America. This book is highly recommended for those interested in the use of reserve forces or the Korean War.

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Summary: Unusual Story!
Review: _Unexpected Journey_ is the history of Company C, 16th Infantry Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, from Evansville, Indiana, and its combat service during the Korean War. The authors have written a very personal story, which delves deeply into the lives of the men of Company C, and describes the difficulties they faced along with how they managed to cope with those difficulties. In writing this book, the authors relied heavily on oral interviews done with the surviving members of Company C. In addition, the authors have utilized not only archival primary sources, but also newspaper accounts, letters, and diaries to reconstruct the story of what happened to these young men from middle America. This book is highly recommended for those interested in the use of reserve forces or the Korean War.