
Windows on a War
The Korean War as Seen by Peter Koerner, USAF, 1950-1953
Peter Koerner(Author)
Mark Koerner(Editor)
Mark Koerner (Publisher)
Published on 30. March 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
364 pages
978-0-578-85794-7 (ISBN)
Description
Windows on a War is the true story of a young man's experiences in the Air Force during the Korean War (1950-1953). In letters to his parents, Peter Koerner chronicles his journey from Portland, Oregon to Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, Japan, where he worked in the Office of Special Investigations for over 16 months. This book describes his life as a detective and intelligence officer and includes acute observations about Japan, the Ryukyu Islands, Hong Kong, South Korea, American politics, and the Cold War.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
591 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-578-85794-7 (9780578857947)
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