|
On eBay Now...
Vintage Korean War 187th Airborne WWII Unit History Without Warning Unit History For Sale
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Vintage Korean War 187th Airborne WWII Unit History Without Warning Unit History:
$19.95
Offered here is a very rare original (this is the only copy for sale Worldwide) vintage circa 1950s copy of of \"Without Warning\" - the Unit history of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment - the Rakkasans:
\"Without Warning\", 62 pages in original stapled wraps, measures 7 1/4\" X 9 1/2\", illustrated by fabulous period drawings o different aspects of the war. No date, circa 1950s, no publisher noted.
Some wear at top of spine but overall a nice representation.
\"The 187th was selected as an airborne regimental combat teamresponding to the crisis in Korea.On 1 August 1950 the regiment became the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (ARCT) when supporting units were added and deployed to Japan, arriving on 20 September 1950. The advance party of the 3rd Battalion of the Rakkasans was the first to arrive in Korea, arriving at Kimpo Airfield on 23 September. On 24 September, it was placed under the operational control of the First Marine Division, relieving the 2d Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, arriving almost a week after Douglas Macarthur\'ssurprise landing at Inchon on 17 September 1950. One month later, on 20 October 1950, the regiment made successful combat parachute assaults near the towns of Sukchon and Sunchon,North Korea as part of the Battle of Yongju.The published purpose of that drop was to capture members of the North Korean Government fleeing Pyongyang and also to free American POWs being moved from Pyongyang toward the Manchurian border.Neither objective was realized but were followed by battles at Suan, Wonju, Kaesong, Munsan-ni,and Inje...\"
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME Addition to Your Collection!
AND Don\'t Miss Our Other Listings Of Rare And Unusual Books And Ephemera...
Vintage Korean Traditional Hahoe Mask Dance $19.90
Great Vintage Korean Celadon Reticulated Double Wall Basket Weave Vase - Symbols $150.00
Vintage Lovely White Orange Story Korean Stationary Set & Cute Pearl Mini Note $50.00
Tea Table Vintage Korean Chinoiserie Mother Of Pearl Inlay, Peacock Low Folding $400.00
Vintage 1950s Korean War Flag South Korea Plus Head Band $114.99
Vintage Korean Green Celadon Tea Cups (3) Flying Crane Motif $40.00
Vintage Korean Hand Carved 3D Wood Wall Art Hwarang Warriors on Horseback Framed $113.38
VINTAGE KOREAN CELADON DOUBLE WALLED RETICULATED VASE $445.00
|
