Valleys of Death: A Memoir of the Korean War

I cannot express enough gratitude for those who had the courage to fight in Korea. I can only hope the South Korean people today will also always show love to those Americans, and Allies, who saved their country from North Korean slavery.

There are no words. This book should be read in schools to teach all future generations the sacrifices these men and others have made for our freedoms. It puts a personal touch to history and our military Men and Women.

Excellent book by a heroic American. This is a must read.

Bill Richardson's patriotism and unfaltering courage cannot be adequately described in a "quickie" book review such as this. One must read his story for themselves.I was in the service during the Korean War and this is one of the best books on the war that I've read to date. I am saddened to remember that so many, suffered so much, to be so easily forgotten. During its 3 year duration, what Truman would call a "Police Action" cost the lives of 3,000,000 people, including more than 35,000 Americans as well as 8,500 MIA.Though few recognize it, the Korean War was the precursor of the Vietnam War. The two conflicts, separated by a decade, were inextricably linked. Returning Korean War veterans were spat on and vilified too. Most Americans however, were apathetic toward them, as if they had never been gone. And now, to add insult to injury, it is reported that Ken Burns (producer of the Civil War series) has chosen to skip over the Korean War, one of America's bloodiest conflicts, as if it were no more than a historical speed bump, and move on to the Vietnam War of which he plans to produce, what will surely be another of his excellent visual productions. Selective remembering appears easier for some than others.

I have not finished this book but I felt compelled to write a review. I am at the section where the writer is a POW... that is all I will say so I wont ruin it for others.This book is exactly what I have been looking for. I wanted to read the stories of the Men and Women who were there. Not the breakdown of the logistics of the war but those who served. I would love to be able to sit down with a Man like the writer and spend a day listening to his stories but since I cant this book is a great account of what Hell these men endured. I am ashamed that I never paid close attention to past wars and our American History much until recently. I have also felt a sense of pride being an American and have felt a deep desire to honor our men and women in the Military, but I had no idea how much they really suffered. They suffered for me.I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for writing this book and for helping people like myself understand more of what it really was like.God Bless our Military, those who support them..

I served in Korea from Jan, 1954 to Jan, 1955. The "truce" had been signed and all direct combat had ended. I travelled across the country and was so impressed at the brutality of the conditions our troops contended with. Unfortunately, we were grossly unprepared for that war, but once the breakout of the Pusan Perimeter and the Inchon Landings occured the odds definitely changed in our favor. However, the entry of the Chinese resulted in a stalemate. That said, our sacrifices resulted in the South Koreans living in a relatively free nation. Two childhood friends made the supreme sacrifice. Cpl Harold L.Neubold, KIA Oct, 1950. PFC Robert C. Orris in March, 1953. May they rest in eternal and honored peace.

A story of very brave men who volenterred to fight for their country and ended up suffering way beyond human intolerance at the mercy of ignorant and sadistic men.

After listening to the book review on JOKO podcast I knew I had to read this book. Valley's of Death: a Memoir of the Korean War shows the power of a human life and the will to live. This is a graphic novel with stories that make your heart ache and appreciate those that went before you. I recommend reading this book.

Enjoyed the book,have read a few on the Korean war and this is one of the best.

must read, incredible!

must read, incredible!

interesting