Conflict: The History of the Korean War, 1950-1953
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Book Overview
In June 1950 Communist forces poured across the 38th Parallel (the arbitrary, militarily indefensible line of latitude separating the Communist North from the independent Republic of Korea) to unite the country by force. Three bloody, bitter years of fighting ensued during which the seesawing fortunes of this frustrating war thwarted North Korea's ambitions while treating the ill-equipped, overconfident UN peacekeeping forces, mostly Americans, no less harshly. Conflict examines the war in all its military, political, and human dimensions: the battles at Pusan Perimeter, at Inchon, at Chosin Reservoir, at Heartbreak Ridge; significant figures like Syngman Rhee, Kim Il Sung, Ridgway, MacArthur, and Truman; controversies like MacArthur's dismissal, the difficulties of P.O.W. exchanges, and charges of brainwashing and germ warfare; as well as penetrating analyses of the performance of the American soldier, and the war's effect on the U.S. military and our national psyche. As such, Conflict stands as an unsurpassed, vivid contribution to history.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0306807165
ISBN13:9780306807169
Release Date:August 1996
Publisher:Da Capo Press
Length:496 Pages
Weight:1.33 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Classic Leckie
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
"Conflict" is classic Leckie. Written more as a newspaper account, it is more readable than a stadard treatise on the war. Leckie's inability to suffer incompetence and admiration for the common infantryman is evident in his writing, without the arrogance that Marshall often conveys. This work shows why Leckie was, and remains, one of the best war story tellers in hirtory.
Excellent, fast paced overview
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
A great book to use for high school reading. In this day and age, it is probably good for the college student. A quick overview of what has turned out to be a SUCCESS project in South Korea. That nation would not be here otherwise1 This by one who was there in 50 - 51 and then later in '68-69.
Excellent book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Fast paced, informative and highly readable account of the American Eagle taking on the Russian Bear (and winning, as always).
Outstanding overview of the war
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As with all of Robert Leckie's books this one is meant as a medium weight overview. Not so detailed that only a history professor could love it, but neither so light that you walk away feeling that you don't have a deep understanding of the context of the war. The narrative is great, keeping your interest even during the "lulls" in the action.
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