About the book
After the epic struggle of World War II, W.E.B. Griffin’s bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new stage of modern warfare—with new weapons, new strategies, and a new breed of warrior—on the battlefields of Korea...
In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy’s report on North Korean hostilities meets with so much bureaucratic displeasure that he is promptly booted out of the Corps—and just as promptly picked up by the fledgling CIA. Soon, his predictions come true: on June 25th the North Koreans invade across the 38th parallel. Immediately veterans scattered throughout military and civilian life are called up, many with only seventy-two hours notice. For these men and their families, names such as Inchon and Pusan will acquire a new, bloody reality—and become their greatest challenge of all...
Editions of Under Fire
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399147883
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780515134377
- EBook
- ISBN 9781440639036
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780399148217
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780399148262
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780399148309
Read an Excerpt
After the epic struggle of World War II, W.E.B. Griffin’s bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new stage of modern warfare—with new weapons, new strategies, and a new breed of warrior—on the battlefields of Korea...
In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy’s report on North Korean hostilities meets with so much bureaucratic displeasure that he is promptly booted out of the Corps—and just as promptly picked up by the fledgling CIA. Soon, his predictions come true: on June 25th the North Koreans invade across the 38th parallel. Immediately veterans scattered throughout military and civilian life are called up, many with only seventy-two hours notice. For these men and their families, names such as Inchon and Pusan will acquire a new, bloody reality—and become their greatest challenge of all...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Under Fire about?
After the epic struggle of World War II, W.E.B. Griffin’s bestselling chronicle of the Marine Corps enters a new stage of modern warfare—with new weapons, new strategies, and a new breed of warrior—on the battlefields of Korea...
In 1950, Captain Ken McCoy’s report on North Korean hostilities meets with so much bureaucratic displeasure that he is promptly booted out of the Corps—and just as promptly picked up by the fledgling CIA. Soon, his predictions come true: on June 25th the North Koreans invade across the 38th parallel. Immediately veterans scattered throughout military and civilian life are called up, many with only seventy-two hours notice. For these men and their families, names such as Inchon and Pusan will acquire a new, bloody reality—and become their greatest challenge of all...
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Under Fire?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of Under Fire?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399147883
Is Under Fire part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Corps
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Under Fire?
W.E.B. Griffin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Under Fire is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399147883) and paperback(ISBN 9780515134377) and ebook(ISBN 9781440639036) and audiobook(ISBN 9780399148217) and audiobook(ISBN 9780399148262) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780399148309)
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