Korean War 1950-53 Military History Book by Peter Abbott and Nigel Thomas 1986 Paperback-image
Korean War 1950-53 Military History Book by Peter Abbott and Nigel Thomas 1986 Paperback-image
Korean War 1950-53 Military History Book by Peter Abbott and Nigel Thomas 1986 Paperback-image

Korean War 1950-53 Military History Book by Peter Abbott and Nigel Thomas 1986 Paperback

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA gtin13: 9780850456851 Dewey Edition: 19 ISBN-10: 0850456851 Illustrator: Yes, Chappell, Mike Number of Pages: 48 Pages Item Length: 9.7 in TitleLeading: The Book Series: Men-At-Arms Ser. Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 0.1 in Topic: Military / Korean War, Military / United States, Asia / Korea Table Of Content: The Course of the War · North Korea · South Korea · United States of America · British Commonwealth · Other United Nations Contingents · People's Republic of China · The Plates Series Volume Number: 174 Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 1986 Genre: History brand: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Author: Peter Abbott, Nigel Thomas ISBN-13: 9780850456851 Book Title: Korean War 1950-53 LC Classification Number: DS918 Dewey Decimal: 951.9/042 Item Width: 7.2 in Language: English Synopsis: At 4am on Sunday 25 June 1950 powerful North Korean forces invaded South Korea, advancing down the Uijongbu Corridor towards the Southern Capital of Seoul. South Korean troops resisted bravely, but were crushed by overwhelming Northern superiority. Later that day the United Nations Security Council condemned the aggression, and on 7 July appointed US General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to command UN forces which would be sent to save South Korea. Nigel Thomas and Peter Abbott explore the history of this conflict, which pitted UN forces against the People's Republic of China in a resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties. Item Weight: 5.3 Oz

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  1. This book is a fantastic deep dive into the Korean War, packed with detailed maps, clear analysis, and rare photos. The authors break down complex battles in an easy-to-follow way, making it great for both history buffs and casual readers. The quality of the paperback is solid, and the content stays engaging without overwhelming. If you're interested in military history, this is a must-read!

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