This book looks at the impact that the X Corps campaigns in Korea had on the those serving there, its commander, Major General Edward Mallory Almond and specifically dealing with the Marine Corps/Army relationship, and with the prejudices and limitations of a segregated Army.

The foundation for X Corps --Shaping X Corps -- The invasion -- Expanding the beachhead -- The battle for Seoul -- A new mission -- The second invasion -- Mountain warfare -- Drive to the Yalu -- White death -- X Corps crises -- Retreat to the sea -- Conclusion of a campaign -- The Hungnam evacuation.