Firefight at Yechon, Courage & Racism in the Korean War by Lt. Col. Charles M. Bussey, USA (Ret.)

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Reviews from Goodreads

“Lt Col Charles Bussey was one helluva a patriot and a fighter. One of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, he shot down two enemy aircraft, with two more probables. Separated after the war, he did not fare well in a civilian economy and rejoined the armed forces. He wanted to get back to flying but the new USAF didn’t need pilots at the time, so he joined the Army as an engineer. (He would later get his approval to rejoin the Air Force while he was in battle in Korea—bad timing). Bussey tells the real story of what it was like for a black man to serve in the “Jim Crow” army as a flyer and as the commander of an engineering company in combat. It is strong story and should be read by all, those in the military and those not.”

*****

“A very chilling account of a black Officer in the US Army during the Korean war. Didn’t know about the racist attitude of the Army during that time, but I was still a youngster. Some very sad and courageous moments. Although he described a few incompetent commanders during that time, I don’t think it has stopped there. As a law enforcement officer during the 60-70’s, I saw my share of racism, both in the city I lived in as well as the Police Department. An interesting read.”

*****

“This book was written by my great grandfather, he gave my father the first copy along with his signature and best wishes. This book is amazing, an all black people “experiment” in the army turned out to be one of the best and most courageous squads in history.”

Reviews from Amazon

“Very Informative. Vet historical read, definitely holds your attention! Would make a great movie!”

*****

“Well Written, Great Soldier’s Narrative. Describes the experience of a Tuskegee Airman serving as commander of a separate combat engineer company during the Korean War. Provides first-hand observations of the much-maligned 24th Infantry Regiment, the last of the four regular army “Buffalo soldier” regiments Congress authorized in 1866.”

*****

“What a great book and message. I served under Lt Col Bussey, as a green 2nd Lt, in Heidelberg, Germany in 1963. Even in a peace-time setting, his leadership was very effective. I will never forget him.”