Give Me Tomorrow, Patrick K. ODonnell
Give Me Tomorrow, Patrick K. ODonnell
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Give Me Tomorrow
The Korean Wars Greatest Untold StoryThe Epic Stand of the Marines of George Company

Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell

Narrator: Lloyd James

Unabridged: 6 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/02/2010

Synopsis

If I were God, what would you want for Christmas? With a thousandyard stare, a haggard and bloodied marine looked incredulously at the war correspondent who asked him this question. In an answer that took almost forever, the marine responded, Give me tomorrow. After nearly four months of continuous and bloody combat in Korea, such a wish seemed impossible. For many of the men of George Company, or Bloody Georgeone of the Forgotten Wars most decorated yet unrecognized companiesthis would be their last day. This is the epic story of George Company, Spartans for the modern age. After storming ashore at Inchon and fighting housetohouse in Seoul, Americas last reserve unit found itself on the frozen tundra of the Chosin Reservoir facing an entire division of Chinese troops. Little did this small band of mengreen troops who had been rushed through training to bring fresh forces to the warknow they would soon be saviors. This is their story, and it will never again be forgotten.

About Patrick K. O'Donnell

Patrick K. O’Donnell is a bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian and an expert on elite units. The author of thirteen books, including The Indispensables, The Unknowns, and Washington’s Immortals, he is the recipient of numerous national awards. O’Donnell served as a combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and is a professional speaker on America’s conflicts, espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’s award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and for documentaries produced by the BBC, the History Channel, and Discovery.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tricia on March 22, 2015

I have uncles and cousins who served in Korea, yet from my schooling until now this truly is the "forgotten war". "Give Me Tomorrow" is gut wrenchingly honest, poignant, and real. Yet the brave men who fought with George Company (Marines), as well as all the men from every branch of the military, we......more

Goodreads review by Dee on March 01, 2022

Audible.com This book is my first look into the Korean War. Patrick O'Donnell takes the reader on a brief overview of the military status of the U.S. just prior to the invasion by North Korea into the South. Then we take a trip from Camp Pendleton to Inchong, South Korea with George Company of the U......more

Goodreads review by Zac on November 29, 2020

What a book. Definitely being added to the library.......more

Goodreads review by Brad on June 20, 2012

This was the 1st book I had read b by Mr. O'Donnell. I must say that I was truely taken away and could taste the mud in my mouth and the sweat from my brow. I had never really read any books about Korea. Not,that I didn't want to... Just thatI had never really found one that got my interest. I must sa......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on December 20, 2024

This is the Marine’s Korean War “Band of Brothers”. It’s visceral, violent, and highlights George Company into the Chosin Reservoir. I often thought that this was the nonfiction of Jeff Shaara’s “The Frozen Hours”. I really enjoyed this look into the Korean War. Just would have liked more background......more

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