"In describing the war in Korea, in which I participated for a year, I present certain historical information along with my combat experiences. In addition, I review the battles fought in Korean trenches, the trench construction, the success of racial integration within the U.S. Army, and th difficulty of commanding an infantry company in combat. Most important, I report on my transition from a bloody combat environment to a civilian world"--P. xiv.

5th Regimental Combat Team : Korea with incoming artillery -- Lieutenant Evans : preparations for infantry combat -- Punch Bowl rim : North Korea People's Army -- Shower relief : MASH for treatment -- Christmas 1952 : winter combat on the mountain -- R & R : seven days rest, then return to Korea -- Relocating to the Chorwon Valley : finding the doors of hell -- Morning of 12 June : the siege starts -- Outpost Harry : destruction beyond comprehension -- Occupying the hill : with only twelve hours to rebuild and defend -- Chinese attack : hand-to-hand combat is the essence of an infantryman -- Relief from hell : three days before Operation Ranger -- Coming home : the trauma of returning to civilian life -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: reports on the defense of Outpost Harry -- Appendix B: awards and decorations earned for the defense of Outpost Harry.