Call To Duty [Paperback]

James D. Randall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000

December 1951—Communist and United Nations forces oppose each other along the 38th parallel in Korea. with peace talks underway at Panmunjam, and the war grinding to a frozen standstill, Staff Sergeant William R. Kidd wants just two things: to do his job and keep himslf and his soldiers alive. Neither will be easy. Despite static front-lines, life holds man dangers for the soldiers in Sergeant Kidd's platoon. Mines, booby traps, artillery, snipers, friendly fire, incompetent officers and bungled patrols all take their toll.

More than historical document, more than novel, Call To Duty chronicles America's first political war in the vivid words of a soldier who lived it.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

James D. Randall served with various Department of the Defense entities for forty years. Twenty-three years covered active duty service with the Marine Corps and Army. He was a volunteer with combat units in Korea during the conflict, and later voluntarily served a tour of duty in Vietnam.

After retiring from active duty, he served as a civilian employee with the Air Force and the Army where he monitored safety of simulated nuclear tests and insured an accident free environment for the Army's lethal chemical agents.

Randall is a graduate of Ball State University. He has two sons and resides with his wife, Inge, in rural Kentuky

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Elderberry Press (OR) (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096584076X
• ISBN-13: 978-0965840767
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,929,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book took me back., November 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Call To Duty (Paperback)

I was there, and I can tell you one thing. This book tells it like it was.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful narrative!, November 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Call To Duty (Paperback)

This book helped me understand what it must have been like for my father to fight in Korea. In the simple language of a soldierit told of the everyday battle to stay alive and to come home.