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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
It is the fall of 1950. The Marines have made a pivotal breakthrough at Inchon, but a roller coaster awaits them. While Douglas MacArthur chomps at the bit, intent on surging across the 38th parallel, Brigadier General Fleming Pickering works desperately to mediate the escalating battle between MacArthur and President Harry Truman. And somewhere out there, his own daredevil pilot son, Pick, is lost behind enemy lines--and may be lost forever.
Is Retreat, Hell! appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Korean War military novel features combat violence, strategic warfare, and the tension between military and political leadership. Language is likely military-appropriate with moderate profanity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in military history and the Korean War will appreciate the strategic detail and tension of the Inchon landing and its aftermath.