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Korean War Almanac (Almanacs of American Wars)

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The Korean War was once the first “hot war” of the Cold War, the first “police action” undertaken by the USA under the aegis of the United Nations, and the first war to be overshadowed by the menace of nuclear conflagration. It has been known as The us’s “forgotten war,” but it had a profound have an effect on on East-West relations and U.S. foreign and military policy.

Offering a wealth of information, Korean War Almanac incorporates a day-by-day chronology of the events and the people involved on this necessary war. Alphabetically arranged entries bring the period to life by vividly describing the people, sorts of weaponry employed, and plenty of other interesting details relevant to this study. Nearly 70 photographs and maps illustrate the engaging text, and an extensive bibliography aids further research.

Coverage includes:

  • Battle of Changjin Reservoir
  • Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
  • Eighth U.S. Army
  • Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
  • Inchon Invasion
  • Iron Triangle
  • Kim II Sung
  • Douglas MacArthur
  • Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals (MASH)
  • North Korean People’s Army
  • Syngman Rhee
  • Matthew B. Ridgway.
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