Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Korean War The Korean War Brian Catchpole This book is a history of the Korean War, the first and only war waged by the United Nations against a communist aggressor, discussing military and diplomatic issues, prisoners-of-war, and the talks … OL110647W
MacArthur's War MacArthur's War Bevin Alexander As a United States general, he had an unparalleled genius for military strategy, and it was under his leadership that Japan was rebuilt into a democratic ally after World War II. But MacArthur carrie… OL17323261W
Korean War Korean War Kathlyn Gay Covers events leading up to the Korean War, the conflict itself, and its effects. OL1846211W
The Korean War The Korean War Paul M. Edwards "The Korean War: A Historical Dictionary is designed to provide brief but helpful information about all aspects of the war including units involved, the United Nations, political and military actions… OL1920265W
Single handed Single handed Daniel M. Cohen BIOGRAPHY: HISTORICAL, POLITICAL & MILITARY. From a World War II concentration camp to the Korean War to the White House, this is the story of Tibor Teddy Rubin, the only Holocaust survivor ever to r… OL20037770W
The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot The Great Leader and the Fighter Pilot Blaine Harden "The story of Kim Il Sung's rise to power, and the brave North Korean fighter pilot who escaped the prison state and delivered the first MiG-15 into American hands"-- OL20696914W
The coldest winter The coldest winter David Halberstam Up until now, the Korean War has been the black-hole of modern American history. This book changes that, giving readers a masterful narrative of the political decisions and miscalculations on both si… OL20877044W
Great battles in Australian history Great battles in Australian history King, Jonathan From battle on the high seas in the 18th century, to the peace-keeping forces in the 21st century, award-winning author Dr Jonathan King describes the battles that have had the greatest influence on … OL24267906W
The Korean War The Korean War Max Hastings Chronicles the Korean War with over 200 interviews of veterans, including the Chinese. OL2439610W
The Korean War The Korean War Thomas Streissguth Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a timeline of events. OL24422129W
The British part in the Korean War The British part in the Korean War Anthony H. Farrar-Hockley 2 v. : 26 cm OL3094496W
The Korean War The Korean War Stanley Sandler An interpretative history of the Korean War. The text examines the war within the broader context of Korea's history, offering an analysis of the course of the war, and assessing the role of both Nor… OL4116148W
America's military adversaries America's military adversaries John C. Fredriksen Books on American military heroes abound. But this book is the first to focus on America's talented enemiesothe generals, admirals, Indian chiefs and warriors, submarine captains, fighter pilots, and… OL449681W
From the Danube to the Yalu From the Danube to the Yalu Clark, Mark W. A sequel to Calculated Risk -- and of more immediate interest and news value in that this is primarily the story of General Clark's year of duty in Korea, a year that saw the cease fire -- and the en… OL4634652W
Stalin's last war Stalin's last war Alan J. Levine "This military and political history of the Korean War endeavors to give a fresh and less than fashionable account of the war. Utilizing both immediately postwar impressions and newly available evide… OL53315W