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The Korean War

Often called "The Forgotten War", the Korean War in many ways set a precedent for what was to happen in Vietnam; the euphemistic and political approaches to an armed conflict that inevitably leads to a failure of resolution. For information and pricing, click the appropriate icon.


Air War Korea 1950-1953

Robert Jackson
Colder Than Hell : A Marine Rifle Company at Chosin Reservoir
by Joseph R. Owen. A splendid first-person account of what was arguably the most remarkable engagement of the Korean War.
In Mortal Combat : Korea, 1950-1953 by John Toland. In this brilliant narrative of America's first limited war, Toland shows again why, for over 20 years, he has been one of the most respected and popular military historians. He lets both the events and participants speak for themselves, employing scrupulous archival research and interviews as the basis for the drama and accuracy of his writing. Photos and maps. The Coldest War : A Memoir of Korea

by James Brady
Retreat, Hell!
by Jim Wilson Chronicles the newly assembled 1st Marine Division's mission to seize the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea, during which they fought treacherous mountains and seven well-armed Chinese regiments."
This Kind of War : The Classic Korean War History by T. R. Fehrenbach, Gordon Sullivan. Originally published by MacMillan in 1963 as This Kind of War: A Study in Unpreparedness. Fehrenbach (a former commander of US Army units in Korea) presents a broad view of events in the Korean and international arenas along with the personal narratives of individual soldiers. Includes a chronology and a descriptive glossary of the principle weapons used.
The Inchon Invasion (Battles of the Twentieth Century)
by Earle Rice
The Korean War by Max Hastings. A vivid and meticulous assessment of one of the most misunderstood episodes in recent history, this is a look back to the first war we could not win--not just the big picture, but also a look inside the experience of soldiers in the battle. 76 black-and-white photos. A Short History of the Korean War
by James L. Stokesbury

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