"Presents an overview of the Korean War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events." -- Amazon.com

Examines a war that lasted for more than three years and lead to the deaths of countless people.

"June, 1950: the North Korean army, a formidable force backed by Soviet arms and training, invades South Korea, with the intent of uniting the country under Communist rule. In response, the United States mobilizes a force to defend the overmatched South Korean troops. But the US is no better equipped than their allies. The American and United nations troops are fighting for their lives against the most brutal weather conditions imaginable, and an...

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.

When Henry Childs is threatened by his first love's father, he enlists in the Marines to escape.

"This book describes the context, history, important figures, and significant events related to the Korean War"-- Provided by publisher.