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# Act of War: Lyndon Johnson, North Korea, and the Capture of the Spy Ship Pueblo

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Review: Courageous crew pays for brass-hat incompetence - It's perfectly clear to me, having read Jack Cheevers' well-researched and well-written book, that much of what went on regarding the U.S.S. Pueblo was never revealed to the world--until now. A debt of gratitude is owed the author by all of us, for without his book we'd remain greatly misinformed about a tragedy which could and should have been prevented. Anyone who is even remotely interested in imprisonment, intelligence gathering, the Korean Peninsula, military culture, naval activity, politics, post-traumatic stress, psychology, the Second Indochina War, or torture should read this book. Obviously, those interested in the seizure of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the fate of its crew will find this book enlightening. While not wanting to give anything away, as it's all of a piece, I'll nevertheless address a subject about which I've retained some small knowledge: destruction of classified documents and equipment. Imminent capture of such items by a hostile force was, during the period examined in this book, a scenario not taken seriously by relevant authority. The U.S.S. Pueblo's crew had neither the means nor the training necessary to destroy classified machines and materials on a moment's notice, as the ship captain's repeated requests for proper destruction equipment had been denied. In short, the "blue water" navy and its admirals had little respect for crews and ships embarked on intelligence-gathering missions. (This nonchalant attitude, however, did not prevail within the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.) Shocking as such high-level incompetence is, it's equally shocking to learn of treatment accorded some of the U.S.S. Pueblo's crew upon their release from captivity. The sole fatality aboard U.S.S. Pueblo was Damage Controlman Third Class Duane Daniel Hodges (1946-1968) from Creswell in Oregon. May he and Commander Lloyd Mark Bucher (1927-2004) rest in peace, along with their 18 shipmates who have also passed away.
Review: In Depth Story of a Heroic Band of Sailors - "Act of War" is a compelling and often infuriating look at the "Pueblo Incident" in 1968, when a U.S. Naval vessel and its crew are taken prisoner by the North Koreans during America's involvement in the Viet Nam War. The crew suffers greatly in captivity which lasts for 11 months. Although they are hailed as heroes upon their return home, a long investigation into the incident by Navy brass is accusatory and cruel. This book tells a valuable tale of 20th Century American politics, war, and the Navy's attempt to scapegoat the skipper of the Pueblo, Lloyd Boucher. Well written and thoroughly researched but could possibly have been a hundred pages shorter.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #923,910 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #33 in North Korean History #899 in Asian Politics #2,996 in History & Theory of Politics |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (550) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.01 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0451466209 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0451466204 |
| Item Weight  | 1 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 448 pages |
| Publication date  | December 2, 2014 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Publishing Group |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Courageous crew pays for brass-hat incompetence
*by J***. on March 4, 2014*

It's perfectly clear to me, having read Jack Cheevers' well-researched and well-written book, that much of what went on regarding the U.S.S. Pueblo was never revealed to the world--until now. A debt of gratitude is owed the author by all of us, for without his book we'd remain greatly misinformed about a tragedy which could and should have been prevented. Anyone who is even remotely interested in imprisonment, intelligence gathering, the Korean Peninsula, military culture, naval activity, politics, post-traumatic stress, psychology, the Second Indochina War, or torture should read this book. Obviously, those interested in the seizure of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the fate of its crew will find this book enlightening. While not wanting to give anything away, as it's all of a piece, I'll nevertheless address a subject about which I've retained some small knowledge: destruction of classified documents and equipment. Imminent capture of such items by a hostile force was, during the period examined in this book, a scenario not taken seriously by relevant authority. The U.S.S. Pueblo's crew had neither the means nor the training necessary to destroy classified machines and materials on a moment's notice, as the ship captain's repeated requests for proper destruction equipment had been denied. In short, the "blue water" navy and its admirals had little respect for crews and ships embarked on intelligence-gathering missions. (This nonchalant attitude, however, did not prevail within the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.) Shocking as such high-level incompetence is, it's equally shocking to learn of treatment accorded some of the U.S.S. Pueblo's crew upon their release from captivity. The sole fatality aboard U.S.S. Pueblo was Damage Controlman Third Class Duane Daniel Hodges (1946-1968) from Creswell in Oregon. May he and Commander Lloyd Mark Bucher (1927-2004) rest in peace, along with their 18 shipmates who have also passed away.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ In Depth Story of a Heroic Band of Sailors
*by S***T on April 26, 2024*

"Act of War" is a compelling and often infuriating look at the "Pueblo Incident" in 1968, when a U.S. Naval vessel and its crew are taken prisoner by the North Koreans during America's involvement in the Viet Nam War. The crew suffers greatly in captivity which lasts for 11 months. Although they are hailed as heroes upon their return home, a long investigation into the incident by Navy brass is accusatory and cruel. This book tells a valuable tale of 20th Century American politics, war, and the Navy's attempt to scapegoat the skipper of the Pueblo, Lloyd Boucher. Well written and thoroughly researched but could possibly have been a hundred pages shorter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Detailed and Well Written
*by B***Y on February 12, 2024*

I was stationed in Korea back in 1968 and have read many books and other government documents about the USS Publeo’s mission and it’s subsequent capture by North Korea and find “Act of War” the best overall account of the “incident”. This book by Jack Cheevers is a detailed but well written and a great read. Recommended highly to those readers who are interested in the Pubelo.

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