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  • Paperback: 414 pages
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 13, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1452827605
  • ISBN-13: 978-1452827605
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.5 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsHeart and Soul--Blood and Love
By L. Frost on February 15, 2007
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Charles Hughes saw the best and the worst of warfare in Korea as a medical corpsman in the USMC. Here are plenty of fireworks for those who like action adventure, and here are the Thoreauvian reflections of a wise and good man who writes beautifully about his experiences. From the vantage point of his seventieth decade, he recalls the worst of the wounds he treated under fire, the personalities of the Marines with whom he marched, and the beauties of the land of Korea and its people. He also relates how these men who fought and bled together in the 1950's meet to this day and share the old stories and sense of brotherhood. Good Literature. Don't miss it.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Accordion war.
By Angela on July 14, 2015
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I liked this book because the person who told his story about his place in the Korean war, the war not much talked about ,because of his
experience in that war, I now understand what the Korean war was all about. I think if anyone like me, who never thought much about this war will get a clear understanding of the horrors our troops went through in the coldest hell of their lives. My heart went out to each and every one of these brave troops, as they gave their lives and limbs, not only for the USA,but because of them, South Korea is what it is today.
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4.0 out of 5 stars"Doc" tells it like it was
By Howard S. Browne on August 17, 2014
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Disclosure: I was there with the Division at the time he writes about. There are several books on Korea from the infantryman's viewpoint. This book gives the Navy Hospital Corpsman's. All that needs be said is that the Marines don't give their approval lightly. Corpsmen earn it, in spades. The fourth (?) phase of the war (Pusan perimeter, Inchon, Reservoir, "Accordion War of early 1951) was his territory. He writes about it with lucidity and modesty. I don't mind that he digresses from time to time to give his view of the history of Korea, the war itself, and some of the personalities. He gives credit where it was due, and points the finger where it wasn't.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA "Doc's" view of Korea
By Andrew Lubin on September 30, 2007
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There is nobody more important when a Marine comes under fire than their "Doc." Navy corpsmen live, work, fight, and die with their Marines, and build a relationship with their Devil Dogs that is as deep as that between the Marines themselves.

Author Charles Hughes was a corpsman in Korea with "How" Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Too young for WW2, Hughes joined the Navy and volunteered to join to Fleet Marines in order to "see some action." His wish was granted, and this exceptionally well-written book is his memoir of his time in Korea.

Professor emeritus of English at Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Ark., Hughes is a gifted writer who spent considerable time and effort recalling his experiences and thoughts from some 56 years ago. In comparison to those macho stories of many veterans, Hughes recalls his private mantra when in battle "Oh God; please don't let me die." In between his stories of combat with "His" Marines of H Company, Hughes has skillfully added his philosophy on war and killing and his life after his military service.

This is one of the rare books that begs to be read in one reading. Hughes's stories of combat and life in Korea are lively; the reader can smell both the gunpowder and the kimchi. Korea may be a war unknown to the current generation, but books like "Accordion War: Korea 1951" will give the reader an appreciation of what young men like Charles Hughes and his Marines endured. Well done, Doc.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAccordion War: Korea 1952
By Peggy A. Robinson on July 3, 2007
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This is an excellent book and well written. It covered the time my husband was in Korea and brought back many memories - good and bad. Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this era.
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4.0 out of 5 starshear the buzz of a near miss, feel the concussion of nearby explosives...
By Ollen Langston on January 26, 2007
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Charles Hughes is able to convey the feeling of day to day life in an infantry rifle company. His characters spring to life off the page, and you can share the terror and fear that punctuate the otherwise dusty, cold,miserable day to day experiences of the Marine rifleman, and his medical lifeline, the ubiquitous Navy Corpsman...

Plenty of history accompanies the narrative. read the history and myth surrounding the beginnings of this ancient land of the Morning Calm...

A thoroughly enjoyable read.
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4.0 out of 5 starsKorea revisited
By Bullrider on April 12, 2012
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For those of us who served in Korea, this book will bring back some memorable images. The author has done a good job of remembering what it was like and putting me back there. Time has a tendancy of clogging men's minds so they fail to recall everything. The author has done a respectable job helping me to unclog my memories.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood book
By Walter D. Phelps on March 9, 2013
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AS former marine who served in the Korean War the story told was very interesting to me. Brought back memories
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

KWV: very informative, we should learn from past wars. Today we are at war again. God bless.

Published 5 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsWith Combat Marines in Korea

Excellent! The day-to-day trials of Marine infantry in Korea is told in a "you are there" fashion. Gripping, emotional, at times humorous, but always eventful.

Published 8 months ago by Ronald D. Moore
5.0 out of 5 starsKorean War relived

iwas an infantry soldier in Korea at the same time as the writer he spot on with his observations of. time and place. Perfect. this was a war we won. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Konrad P. Monti
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

First part of book when remembering Korea was excellent, but the part after Korea was too much personal opinion.

Published 12 months ago by Robert Henley
5.0 out of 5 starsField Marine Corpsman in Korea

While a bit long winded on history and short on the accomplishments and events in a field corpsman's life, this was a great read and I would recommend it.

Published 18 months ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 starsAS A MARINE MEDIC ACCORDION WAR

AS A MARINE MEDIC IN THE KOREAN WAR. CALL ME DOC. DID NOT THINK BOOK WAS VERY EXSIGHTING . I THINK US NAVY CORPSMAN SHOULD RECEVE MORE CREDIT. Read more

Published on February 15, 2014 by DAVID SINAI
5.0 out of 5 starsKorean War Vet Rated Accordian War an Excellent Read

Korean War Vet Rated Accordian War an Excellent Read

I purchased it for my husband, a corpsman in the Korean War. Read more

Published on November 14, 2013 by Barbara Stoeffler
4.0 out of 5 starsvery good read

i was their as a cib only at a late date on hearthbreak ridge .this is a good read for the kid in schools they donot know this war.was about or know about it.

Published on February 26, 2013 by charles beals
5.0 out of 5 starsA Salute to all FMF Corpsman

Has a veteran of the Korean war Inchon & Chosen I remember many incidents simliar to what Mr. Hughes wrote about. His story is accurate in all respects. Read more

Published on January 4, 2013 by Charles Carmin
1.0 out of 5 starsbad

the book was unreadebel and boring. there was no flow to the authors writing. the info was not helpful or organized

Published on September 21, 2012 by Kindle Customer

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