Book Overview
The Korean War was a significant turning point in the Cold War. This book explains how the conflict in a small peninsula in East Asia had a tremendous impact on the entire international system and the balance of power between the two superpowers, America and Russia. Through the conflict, the West demonstrated its resolve to thwart Communist aggression and the armed forces of China, the Soviet Union and the United States came into direct combat for the only time during the Cold War.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1841762822
ISBN13:9781841762821
Release Date:September 2001
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.8" x 9.8"
Age Range:12 to 14 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 9
Related Subjects
13 - 17 Years Asia Children's Children's Books History Korean War Military PictorialsCustomer Reviews
2 ratings
Concise and brief
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Having been a Korea veteran during the 1950--1953 conflict era, I found the book to present the important facts of this era without details that a non-orthodox historian would not be concerned about.
Great!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This is by far the best book I have ever read on the Korean war. It is just the right length to give an easy to follow strategic overview, that is complete in essentials for that level. And for those readers desiring a look at the "little people" involved, there are two sections, one about a soldier's experiences, and another about a Korean family's experiences. There are more than an adequate number of maps, making it easy to follow the ebb and flow of battle. The writing flows along in a nice, easy to read manner. The author is a student of wars of attrition, and his interest and expertise show on every page.
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