The Bridges at Toko-ri

By: James A. Michener

The book details the experiences of United States Navy pilots in the Korean War as they undertake a mission to destroy heavily protected bridges in enemy territory. The rescue climax of the story echoes the exploits of Lt. John Kelvin Koelsch who was the first helicopter pilot awarded the Medal of Honor and Duane Thorin, a helicopter pilot on the USS Rochester.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: B001TMFEOK
• Release Date: January 1953
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 5.7" x 8.3"