The Korean War is often referred to as the forgotten war. In his book, professor James N. Butcher relives his experiences as an infantryman with Fox Company of the 17th Infantry Regiment, during the final year of the Korean War (1952-1953). In a graphic portrayal of living conditions on the front, Butcher describes combat actions that occurred in two major battles of this periodthe Battle for Jane Russell Hill (a part of Triangle Ridge) and the first Battle of Pork Chop Hilland makes a strong case for why we as Americans need to remember what happened there and why.
Chapter 1. A Search for a Place in Life
Chapter 2. Merger of the Human Mind and the Army Mind in Basic Training
Chapter 3. Arrival in the Land of the Morning Calm
Chapter 4. The Battle for Triangle Ridge: Our Assault on Jane Russell Hill
Chapter 5. Life in the Trenches
Chapter 6. Tour on Koje-do: A Rest or What?
Chapter 7. Return to the Frozen Front
Chapter 9. Rotation Blues and R&R
Chapter 10. From Softball Field to the Gates of Hell: The First Battle for Pork Chop Hill
Chapter 13. Armistice: Return of the Morning Calm
Chapter 14. Questions That Endure
Appendix A: Propaganda Leaflet Obtained from Joe’s Mailbox in the Alligator Jaws
Appendix B: Strength of the United Nations Ground Forces in Korea