SONOMA, Calif., February 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- When North Korea invaded its neighbor South Korea in 1950, young men awaiting the next stage in their lives were shipped off to Asia to fight the second war in a decade. Many of those soldiers still carry the experiences of the battles and the camaraderie to this day, including George H. Tsegeletos, who has captured his memories in his new book, As I Recall: A Marines Personal Story (now available through 1stBooks).
Through vivid short stories, Tsegeletos tells his true account of what it was like to be in a foxhole fighting for a cause. From the moment he stepped foot on Korean soil to the desolate, frozen environment of the Chosin Reservoir campaign, Tsegeletos offers a full picture of what it was like to be a recent high school graduate and deployed halfway across the world to fight.
As I Recall is unique in that it offers pictures of his original letters home, numerous photos of Tsegeletos and his comrades, even the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner menus for soldiers in Korea for the holidays.
He brilliantly tells of both the horrors and humorous aspects of his time in Korea, letting readers witness these scenes through the eyes of a young soldier. Perfect for future soldiers, past and present Marines or the family members of those fighting around the world, As I Recall offers a young man's perspective of a bloody war.
Tsegeletos lives with his wife, Charlotte, in Sonoma, Calif. He served in the 1st Marine Division in Korea and earned two Purple Heart awards.
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