| Fire and Ice: The Korean War 1950- 53 Contributor(s): Varhola, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1882810449 ISBN-13: 9781882810444 Publisher: Da Capo Press OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2000 Annotation: Michael Varhola's The Korean Conflict covers every aspect of this overlooked conflict in an original and fast-paced style. Jammed with facts, myths, statistics and analysis, Varhola's study includes chapters on leading personalities on both sides, all of the major actions including the Inchon Landing and retreat from Chosin, and the roles of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. Includes a Foreword by Col. John E. Jessup, a Korean War veteran and the author of a number of books, including An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Conflict and Conflict Resolution, 1945-1996. Just in time for the 50th Anniversary, The Korean War will be a welcome addition to every military enthusiast's library. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Korean War - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 951.904 |
| LCCN: 00104152 |
| Series: History at a Glance (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 5.96" W x 9.06" (1.12 lbs) 334 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 1950's - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This handy At A Glance volume contains an exceptional amount of material on the Korean Conflict, with much information that will be new to virtually all readers, such as dissension between the U.S. and South Korea, the differing treatment of prisoners by the Chinese and North Koreans, the widespread service of Korean nationals in American units, and the important contribution made by Turkey, the British Commonwealth and other nations to the U.N. effort. |