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The Gloucestershire Regiment in Korea
| Author | Anthony Farra-Hockley |
| Publisher | Granta Books |
| ISBN # | ? |
| On-line Merchant | Amazon |
Cover Notes
The stand of the first Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment ( the Glorious Glosters ), at the Eastern crossing of the Imjin River in Korea has passed into British military history as an epic. The Edge of the Sword is more than an authentic frontline account of that engagements as seen and fought in by the Adjutant of the Battalion, for he, almost alone, was in Command of the whole situation. In vivid detail he paints the picture of the battle which won the admiration and wonder of the world. Overwhelmed by fantastic odds, with ammunition spent, the author and his remaining men are led into captivity. In calm language he describes the dreadful conditions of interrogation in a Korean prison camp, of an entirely new psychological treatment for POWs aimed at capturing their minds and spirits as well as their bodies, of life with Chinese in the outside prison camps, of his amazing escapee journeys through North Korea, all ending in recapture.
Capt. Anthony Farra-Hockleyd D.S.O., M.C., enlisted under age as a regular soldier in the Gloucestershire Regiment. He was commissioned to the rank of sergeant in to the Parachute Regiment with whom he served in the Middle East during the last war as a platoon and company commander. He rejoined the Gloucestershire Regiment in 1948.
Reviews
Leon Greenwell rated this book Excellent
This is a truly excellent book - one of the things I found most valuable about it are the fascinating glimpses of the PLA, especially in the discussions between F-H and the Camp Commander
Michael Dymock rated this book Excellent
My father was in the regiment and was captured by the Chinese after a battle lasting more than 3 days. He is pictured middle row centre in the photo in the centre of the book. If there are any other relatives of survivors please feel free to contact me.
James Storey rated this book Excellent
I rate this book along with 'reach for the sky's by Douglas Bader, in that both men have shown there own personal battle against all odd's. One without legs in the second world war & the other 'once captured'without hope in Korea, both ignored the obvious hopelessnes of their own situation and both won through at the end of the day, this book should have been made into a film long ago, it's a good read,compelling story & true account of the evel men do to others in the name of war, one can only show respect for it's writer, who was the sort of man needed to fight the evel in men! 'as he was a good man & good soldier and deserves the respect and thank from all who enjoy a day at home with their families today.JGS.Sgt.Rtd.
Karen Rush rated this book Excellent
I am researching my father's time in Korea, so I am reading every Book on the subject. A very good book, but one one if you are looking for a book about the "Regular" soldier. Life must of been hell for all.
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