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The Korean War: An Epic Conflict 1950-1953

by Max Hastings
The Korean War: An Epic Conflict 1950-1953
The Korean War: An Epic Conflict 1950-1953

Riveting account of a pivotal 20th-century conflict.

If you're intrigued by modern history, Max Hastings' "The Korean War" could be your next great read. Hastings is renowned for his compelling narrative history, bringing to life the brutal clash between North and South Korea. His work is based on firsthand accounts, offering a close-up on the twists and turns of a conflict that reshaped global politics, and it reads as both informative and deeply human. This book doesn't just recount events; it helps you understand the war's complex legacy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Korean War: An Epic Conflict 1950-1953

by Max Hastings
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ISBN: 9781529037937
Authors: Max Hastings
Publisher: Pan Books
Date of Publication: 2020-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, History
Related Topics: American History, History, Politics, War, American History, Asia, World History
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3437 readers)

Description

It was the first war we could not win. At no other time since World War II have two superpowers met in battle. Now Max Hastings, preeminent military historian, takes us back to the bloody, bitter struggle to restore South Korean independence after the Communist invasion of June 1950. Using personal accounts from interviews with more than 200 vets - including the Chinese - Hastings follows real officers and soldiers through the battles. He brilliantly captures the Cold War crisis at home - the strategies and politics of Truman, Acheson, Marshall, MacArthur, Ridgeway, and Bradley - and shows what we should have learned in the war that was the prelude to Vietnam.
 

Riveting account of a pivotal 20th-century conflict.

If you're intrigued by modern history, Max Hastings' "The Korean War" could be your next great read. Hastings is renowned for his compelling narrative history, bringing to life the brutal clash between North and South Korea. His work is based on firsthand accounts, offering a close-up on the twists and turns of a conflict that reshaped global politics, and it reads as both informative and deeply human. This book doesn't just recount events; it helps you understand the war's complex legacy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.