| Descript |
xxii, 265 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Defining moments
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| Summary |
"Examines the Korean War and its impact on American life and society. Features include narrative overview, biographical profiles, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and annotated sources for further study."--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-[254]) and index |
| Contents |
"Land of the morning calm" -- The aftermath of World War II -- Invasion and United Nations response -- U.S. forces move in -- The Inchon Invasion -- The liberation of Seoul -- Enter the Chinese -- Changes in command -- Two years of bloody stalemate -- Attrocities of the Korean War -- The legacy of the Korean War -- Dwight D. Eisenhower -- Kim Il Sung -- Douglas MacArthur -- Syngman Rhee -- Matthew P. Ridgway -- Harry S. Truman -- President Harry S. Truman explains "The Truman Doctrine" -- United Nations Security Council Resolution, June 25, 1950 -- United Nations Security Council Resolution, June 27, 1950 -- President Truman reacts to North Korean Invasion -- Secretary Pace recalls the Korean War -- United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 8 -- CIA analysis of the Invasion of South Korea -- Troop recollections from the early days of the War -- Supply difficulties during the Korean War -- Defeat at Chosin Reservoir -- President Truman's radio report to the American people on Korea and on U.S. policy in the Far East -- One U.S. soldier's POW experience -- "Our mistakes in Korea" by Brigadier General S.L.A. Marshall |
| Subject |
Korean War, 1950-1953
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Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Participation, American
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
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Kim, Il-song, 1912-1994
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MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964
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Rhee, Syngman, 1875-1965
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Ridgway, Matthew B. (Matthew Bunker), 1895-
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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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| ISBN |
0780807669 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN/ISSN |
9780780807662 |
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