Explores the lesser-known elements of heroism and pathos that marked the Korean War and evaluates political decisions and miscalculations on both sides of the conflict.
1,240 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm large print
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references
Contents:
A warning at Unsan Bleak days : the In Min Gun drives south Washington goes to war The politics of two continents The last roll of the dice : the North Koreans push to Pusan MacArthur turns the tide : the Inchon landing Crossing the Parallel and heading north The Chinese strike Learning to fight the Chinese : Twin Tunnels, Wonju, and Chipyongni The General and the President The consequences
