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In the Shadow of Glory

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"In the Shadow of Glory" serves a profound purpose for those of us who have not, nor will ever serve in combat. Through the eyes of a young, patriotic marine, one is taken to the extremes of both the heroism and horror that were the intrinsic bi-products of the Korean war. The reader hardens with him in an effort to survive. Written in an appropriate, straightforward style, this book is an enlightening yet emotionally challenging read. I highly recommend it.

Reading IN THE SHADOW OF GLORY was like a nostalgic trip to a period of time 50 years ago when I was a young and naive Marine not really prepared for the stark realities of combat... I would highly recommend this fast-paced novel to all Korea veterans, military history buffs and anyone who enjoys a good read.
Donald E. Chab, USMC Korea, 1951-1952

The journey of Larry Gaiser from wide-eyed grunt to hard-nosed veteran is very convincing, and the combat scenes have an eloquence and ring of truth that leave a long-lasting impression.. You can hear it, smell it and feel it. Campbell takes you there and plants you in the Korean mud for the duration, and you leave, as he did, knowing what war really means-that the experience alone can take a young life just as surely a bullet.

So realistic it brought back memories that I had forgotten.