Combat Reckoning: Jock Miles, Moon Brothers Tell Korean War Story

COMBAT RECKONING (A Jock Miles-Moon Brothers Korean War Story Book 2)

by William Peter Grasso

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2509 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	417 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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The Korean War was a brutal and bloody conflict that claimed the lives of thousands of American soldiers. Among them were two brothers from Tennessee, William and Luther Moon. Their story is one of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between brothers.

William and Luther Moon were born in rural Tennessee in the 1920s. They grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work and determination. When the Korean War broke out in 1950, both brothers enlisted in the Army. They were assigned to the same regiment and soon found themselves on the front lines.

The fighting in Korea was some of the most intense of the war. The Moon brothers saw their share of combat and both were wounded in action. William was shot in the leg and Luther was hit by shrapnel in the chest. Despite their injuries, they continued to fight on.

In 1952, the Moon brothers were part of a unit that was ambushed by Chinese forces. The ambush was a disaster and the Moon brothers were among the few survivors. They were taken prisoner and held for several months. During their time in prison, they were subjected to torture and starvation. But they never gave up hope.

In 1953, the Moon brothers were released from prison and returned to the United States. They were hailed as heroes and awarded the Purple Heart. But they had been through a lot and they were not the same men they had been before the war.

After the war, the Moon brothers struggled to adjust to civilian life. They had difficulty holding down jobs and maintaining relationships. They were also haunted by nightmares and flashbacks. In 1989, William Moon committed suicide. Luther Moon died in 2006.

The story of the Moon brothers is a tragic one. But it is also a story of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between brothers. They were two of the thousands of American soldiers who fought and died in the Korean War. Their story is a reminder of the cost of war and the importance of remembering those who have served.

Jock Miles

Jock Miles was a Korean War veteran who served with the Moon brothers. He was a close friend of the brothers and he was with them when they were ambushed by Chinese forces. Miles was one of the few survivors of the ambush and he helped to carry the Moon brothers to safety.

After the war, Miles stayed in touch with the Moon brothers. He helped them to adjust to civilian life and he was there for them during their difficult times. In 1989, Miles wrote a book about his experiences in the Korean War. The book, "Combat Reckoning," is a powerful and moving account of the war and its impact on the men who fought in it.

Miles died in 2017, but his legacy lives on. He was a true hero and his story is a reminder of the importance of remembering those who have served.

COMBAT RECKONING (A Jock Miles-Moon Brothers Korean War Story Book 2)

by William Peter Grasso

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2509 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	417 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE