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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Author: Peter Abbott, Nigel Thomas Book Series: Men-At-Arms Ser. Genre: History Item Height: 0.1 in Dewey Edition: 19 ISBN-10: 0850456851 Illustrator: Yes, Chappell, Mike TitleLeading: The Intended Audience: Trade 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. Language: English LC Classification Number: DS918 Book Title: Korean War 1950-53 gtin13: 9780850456851 Item Length: 9.7 in Publication Year: 1986 Item Weight: 5.3 Oz brand: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Item Width: 7.2 in Topic: Military / Korean War, Military / United States, Asia / Korea Number of Pages: 48 Pages ISBN-13: 9780850456851 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA Format: Trade Paperback Dewey Decimal: 951.9/042 Series Volume Number: 174 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

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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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