author
James M. Yingling
A U.S. Marine officer and military historian, he helped tell the story of the Korean War from the perspective of those who fought it. His work on Marine operations in Korea is valued for its clear, detailed account of a hard-fought campaign.
1 Audiobook
U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 5 (of 5) Operations in West Korea
by United States. Marine Corps, Pat Meid, James M. Yingling
About the author
Born in 1922, James M. Yingling served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later wrote about the service's combat history. Reliable catalog and audiobook sources identify him as a Marine major who served in Korea.
He is best known as co-author of U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950–1953, Volume 5: Operations in West Korea, published by the Historical Division at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps in 1972. Project Gutenberg's edition notes that he researched and wrote the opening chapters and compiled the command and staff list, showing that he played a substantial role in shaping the book.
Yingling's writing stands out for combining a participant's military background with careful historical research. For listeners interested in Korean War history, his work offers a grounded, readable look at Marine operations on one of the conflict's most demanding fronts.