Description: 1970 Commander Lloyd M. Bucher: My Story 1st Ed USS Pueblo Incident / N. Korea________________________________________ Bucher: My Story by Commander Lloyd M. Bucher, USN, Captain USS Pueblo and Mark RascovichPublished by Doubleday & Company, Inc. (1970) Condition:Excellent++ 1st Edition Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket! NO MARKS! The binding is tight and all 447 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS. The covers look perfect! The dust jacket is in excellent condition but does have some edge wear, as can be seen in my photos - if not for this, the book would be LIKE NEW. The dust jacket is now inside of a Mylar cover to keep this beautiful gem in awesome condition for generations to come. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:Commander Lloyd M. Bucher, USN, Captain of the USS Pueblo, led a life marked by resilience, courage, and an unyielding sense of duty. Born in 1927, Bucher’s early years were shaped by adversity. Orphaned at a young age, he grew up in an orphanage before being adopted by a loving family in Idaho. This early experience of loss and survival forged in him a steely determination, which would later define his naval career. Bucher joined the U.S. Navy in 1945, just as World War II was ending. He rose through the ranks, demonstrating exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to his country. However, it was in January 1968, as the commanding officer of the USS Pueblo, that Bucher’s character and resolve were put to the ultimate test. The Pueblo, an intelligence-gathering ship, was captured by North Korean forces in international waters. Bucher and his crew endured 11 months of brutal captivity, during which they were tortured, starved, and subjected to psychological torment. Throughout this harrowing ordeal, Bucher displayed extraordinary courage, refusing to sign false confessions and consistently prioritizing the welfare of his men over his own safety. Upon their release, Bucher and his crew returned to the United States to a mixed reception. While many hailed him as a hero, others criticized him for surrendering the ship without a fight. Despite the controversy, Bucher remained steadfast in his belief that his actions had saved lives, a sentiment shared by his loyal crew. In the years that followed, Bucher continued to serve in the Navy, eventually retiring in 1973. His memoir, *Bucher: My Story*, published in 1970, offers a powerful account of his life and the Pueblo incident. Commander Lloyd M. Bucher’s legacy is one of resilience, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of duty and honor. His life serves as a powerful reminder of the complexities of military service and the profound sacrifices made by those who serve. Copyright © 2018-2024 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.
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Book Title: Butcher My Story
Book Series: no series
Original Language: English
Item Length: 6 in
Vintage: Yes
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 9 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Mylar Cover on Dust Jacket
Topic: Abuse, Action Movies, Agents, Aging, Air Force, Alcohol, American History, American Revolutionary War, Army, BDSM, Beauty, Christian History, Christianity, Civil War, Classic Literature, Classic Modern Art, Classic Recipes, Collectibles, Colonialism, Cultural History, Espionage, Gulf War, Iraq War, LGBT Studies, Life Crisis, Life Management, Lifestyle, Napoleonic Wars, Roman Wars, US Navy
Item Width: 1.5 in
Signed: No
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Doubleday
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1970
Type: History / Biography
Author: Lloyd M. Butcher
Genre: Action, Adaptation, Adult & Erotic, Adventure, Ancient Literature, Biographies & True Stories, Business, Economics & Industry, Children & Young Adults, Crime & Thriller, Drama, Historical, History, Horror, Humor, Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle, LGBT, Life Sciences, Military, Philosophy, Psychology & Help, Pulp Fiction, War & Combat, Western, World literature & Classics, Zoology
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 30 oz
Number of Pages: 447 Pages
