The Korean War was the first open conflict of the Cold War.
A revisionist account of the controversial war examines perspectives on both sides of the conflict while assessing its cultural contradictions and lasting influence, placing particular focus on the roles of McCarthyism and the media.
The stunning success of “Operation Chromite” at Inchon and the ability to overcome the multitude of de mands required of Allied naval assets during the first six months of fighting were tributes to Joy's leadership and direction.
The story of the United States' role in the Korean War and President Truman's leadership.
Much of the history of the Korean War has been misinterpreted or obscured.
His brilliant victory at Inchon and his later dismissal have made him a magnetic historical figure. The decisive strategies that he espoused are a rallying point for those who agree that the only aim in war should be total victory.
Despite the American tendency to bypass it, the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 was a watershed in American history.
The Korean War grew out of the Cold War, it exacerbated the Cold War, and its impact transcended the Cold War. William Stueck presents a fresh analysis of the Korean War's major diplomatic and strategic issues.
But what truly sets this book apart from other military memoirs is the piercing analysis of the global political maneuverings behind the brutal ground warfare that marked this bloody period of history, one that has been all but forgotten by ...
He details how the culture and work routines of Congress and the media influenced political tactics and daily news stories.
The Korean War: No Victors, No Vanquished