Sam was spurred to action by Mike Slater's fine book, "Hills of Sacrifice", the history of the 5th Regimental Combat Team (5th US Infantry).
"In the Korean War, the typical young American soldier was not motivated by a desire to save the world from Communism; his objective was to earn the thirty-six points that would allow him to return home."
This book blends history and character-driven fiction. It begins in 1950 and ends with the aftermath of the war
ISBN 0-7884-3487-X
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