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- catalog abstract ""In November 1950, United Nations forces in Korea were stopped in their advance toward the Yalu River by Chinese Communist forces and were in danger of being overrun. Vastly outnumbered by the enemy, the First Marine Division was cut off from its base at Wonson. There were seventy miles to safety, and the worst was feared." "General Oliver Prince Smith, commander of the First Marine Division, is credited with bringing the division and attached army units to safety, leaving no wounded behind and, in the process, destroying the effectiveness of several Chinese units. His brilliant performance during this military crisis was the crowning achievement of a lifetime dedicated to the service of his country." "Using the general's own notes and diaries, Clifton La Bree describes Smith's long and distinguished career, his command in Iceland in 1940, in the Pacific campaigns, and in Korea. La Bree also acknowledges the key role the army's 31st Regimental Combat Team played in conducting a successful withdrawal from the Chosin reservoir and discusses Smith's wartime dealings with military and political leaders. Those who knew Smith remembered his calm confidence and consummate professionalism." "The Gentle Warrior will appeal to all veterans and to military historians and students of the "Forgotten War." This gentle warrior at last receives the attention he deserves."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12143016.
- catalog created "c2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "c2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2001.".
- catalog description ""In November 1950, United Nations forces in Korea were stopped in their advance toward the Yalu River by Chinese Communist forces and were in danger of being overrun. Vastly outnumbered by the enemy, the First Marine Division was cut off from its base at Wonson. There were seventy miles to safety, and the worst was feared." "General Oliver Prince Smith, commander of the First Marine Division, is credited with bringing the division and attached army units to safety, leaving no wounded behind and, in the process, destroying the effectiveness of several Chinese units. His brilliant performance during this military crisis was the crowning achievement of a lifetime dedicated to the service of his country."".
- catalog description ""Using the general's own notes and diaries, Clifton La Bree describes Smith's long and distinguished career, his command in Iceland in 1940, in the Pacific campaigns, and in Korea. La Bree also acknowledges the key role the army's 31st Regimental Combat Team played in conducting a successful withdrawal from the Chosin reservoir and discusses Smith's wartime dealings with military and political leaders. Those who knew Smith remembered his calm confidence and consummate professionalism." "The Gentle Warrior will appeal to all veterans and to military historians and students of the "Forgotten War." This gentle warrior at last receives the attention he deserves."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Building the Foundation -- Iceland -- The New Britain Campaign -- The Russell Islands (RandR) -- Peleliu -- Okinawa -- Post-World War II -- Inchon and Seoul, Korea, 1950 -- North to the Chosin -- Disaster at the Chosin -- In Central Korea -- Post-Korea -- Gen. Oliver Prince Smith, USMC (Ret.) -- Chronology of Gen. Oliver Prince Smith's Marine Corps Career -- Gen. Oliver Prince Smith's Medals and Decorations.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-253) and index.".
- catalog extent "xviii, 268 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0873386868 (alk. paper)".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "c2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Kent, Ohio : Kent State University Press,".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog subject "359.9/6/092 B 21".
- catalog subject "Generals United States Biography.".
- catalog subject "Smith, Oliver Prince, 1893-1977.".
- catalog subject "Smith, Oliver Prince.".
- catalog subject "United States. Marine Corps Biography.".
- catalog subject "VE25.S64 L33 2001".
- catalog tableOfContents "Building the Foundation -- Iceland -- The New Britain Campaign -- The Russell Islands (RandR) -- Peleliu -- Okinawa -- Post-World War II -- Inchon and Seoul, Korea, 1950 -- North to the Chosin -- Disaster at the Chosin -- In Central Korea -- Post-Korea -- Gen. Oliver Prince Smith, USMC (Ret.) -- Chronology of Gen. Oliver Prince Smith's Marine Corps Career -- Gen. Oliver Prince Smith's Medals and Decorations.".
- catalog title "The gentle warrior : General Oliver Prince Smith, USMC / Clifton La Bree.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "text".