Bibliograph

The Korean War, the West confronts communism, Michael Hickey

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The Korean War, the West confronts communism, Michael Hickey

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 378-385) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplatesmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Korean War

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

49338405

Responsibility statement

Michael Hickey

Sub title

the West confronts communism

Summary

"Set in the midst of international power politics alongside fears of a worldwide conflagration, the Korean War at its height involved rapid, large-scale troop movements over long distances as each side experienced both outstanding success and disaster. Now, on the fiftieth anniversary of the conflict, Korean War veteran and military historian Michael Hickey tells the full story of the first test by the Communist bloc of Western resolve." "In addition to covering the dominant American involvement, Michael Hickey also sets in context the contributions of the other nations that answered the U.N. call and sent troops in response to the North Koreans' surprise attack. Along with American troops, troops from Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Turkey, and elsewhere joined the effort, working together despite problems of culture and logistics. The Korean War recounts such masterstrokes as MacArthur's landing behind the enemy lines at Inchon, the drama of the "glorious Glosters" episode, and both collaboration and mutiny in the prisoner-of-war camps of either side."--Jacket

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