Les Français de la Guerre de Corée

The history of the French UN Battalion during the harrowing Korean War has, until now, remained largely unknown. Following twenty years of research, the author—having sought out accounts from those who were there (many of whom have since passed away)—has gathered the personal recollections of former officers, non-commissioned officers, corporals, and enlisted men; memories that are at times painful, and always deeply emotional. This historical account, which functions much like a unit war diary, also draws upon archives held in Vincennes and Pau.

This book presents a wealth of previously unpublished material regarding an epic chapter in the history of the French Army—a unit revered in Korea for the sacrifices its members made. The text is complemented by fifteen maps and 900 photographs, the vast majority of which come from the personal collections of the combatants themselves.