A Short History of the Korean War
- ISBN-10
- 0688063772
- ISBN-13
- 9780688063771
- Category
- History / Wars & Conflicts / Korean War
- Pages
- 276
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1988
- Publisher
- W. Morrow
- Author
- James L. Stokesbury
Description
An examination of the world climate following WW II, and the state of the U.S. military prior to North Korean's invasion of South Korea; the landing and victory at Inchon; the negotitations for a cease-fire; the propaganda war; the prisoners of war issue; the problems of South Korea under President Syngman Rhee; and America's changing attitudes toward the war.
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