The first complete history of this elite, all-volunteer unit whose members were drawn from the 3rd Battalion of the 505th Airborne Infantry Regiment and the 80th Airborne Anti-Aircraft Battalion. As a member of the unit, Posey bases his account on firsthand experience, official records, interviews with survivors, and other material to produce this addition to the growing literature on the Korean War. Posey's study explains the obstacles these men faced, their sacrifices, and their actions on the far side of the world.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part IFormation and Training -- Part II Movements and Actions -- Part III Personal Memoirs.