Chinese Hordes and Human Waves

”…gives a vivid description through a subalterns eyes of life on the front line in the National Service army of the 1950s. Much of his account will resonate with those in todays army: the long periods of inactivity interspersed with moments of adrenaline rush; the harsh climate and tough living conditions; the ubiquitous days-to-do chuff charts; the effect on morale of close friends killed; the lack of visceral hatred for the enemy… fascinating on a number of levels…. provides valuable insights into the War, and into warfare in general. It is highly readable, and written with great modesty.– “The British Army Review”“This is an important book, one that sheds further light on a war that is nowhere near as well known as it should be.”– “Destructive Music””… excellent and useful short work about the Korean War, a very unpleasant and brutal conflict, now almost forgotten… well written, carries the reader along, and much wisdom is presented with a light touch. It also includes a fine selection of photographs and a useful bibliography.“–Dr Anthony Clayton“This is an important book that can be appreciated by readers across all levels of understanding of political and military strategy, and may be used as a primer for many Americans whose exposure to what is often referred to as “America’s forgotten war” is limited to the television program M.A.S.H. It offers an engaging first-person account of the author’s entry into the military brotherhood, and his character-forming experiences in balancing the concepts of duty and honor against the realities of life and death during the bloody and confusing conflict in Korea. In addition, the author draws upon his expertise and experience as an intelligence professional to provide an insightful assessment of the key personalities, and their flawed political and military decisions, that led to and sustained this bloody conflict…should be required reading for all American political and military leaders. This is especially true for those who may ultimately be responsible for crafting policies and programs to successfully engage the leadership of both Koreas regarding the future of their respective countries, and to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past”“–Ronald J. Thomason, Vice President - Strategic Programs, Maritime Security Council

Brigadier Brian Parritt CBE served for 37 years and was Director of the Intelligence Corps for five of those. A parachutist and Mandarin speaker, he was wounded in Korea, operated in Cyprus, Northern Ireland, Malaya and Borneo to name but some. On leaving the Army he founded International Marine Security providing anti-terrorist advice to the Cruise Industry. He is the Author of The Intelligencers (Pen and Sword Military, 2011).