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Davy Crockett and the Boy Scouts: The Korean War and Mismanaging Protracted Conflict

Horns of a Dilemma

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Combat Ineffectiveness in the Korean War: The Story of a Platoon Leader

This chapter delves into the challenges faced by First Lieutenant John Sullivan during the Korean War, focusing on how a flawed soldier rotation system hampered effectiveness. It highlights the disconnect between high-level strategic decisions and their detrimental impact on ground-level operations and soldier performance.

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