The Korean War, 9781472853172
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A forgotten war that changed the world, now in full color.

The Korean War

1950–53

$59.47

  • Paperback

    144 pages

  • Release Date

    1 May 2023

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Summary

The Korean War: A Concise Overview of the “Forgotten War”

From 1950 to 1953, the world’s major powers clashed in Korea, a conflict later known as the “Forgotten War.” Historian Dr. Carter Malkasian offers a concise, illustrated overview of this pivotal event.

This conflict in East Asia significantly impacted the international system and the balance of power between the United States and Russia. Malkasian examines the West’s determination to counter Communist aggression and t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781472853172
ISBN-10:1472853172
Series:Essential Histories
Author:Carter Malkasian
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Osprey Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:144
Release Date:1 May 2023
Weight:300g
Dimensions:208mm x 148mm x 12mm
About The Author

Carter Malkasian

Carter Malkasian is currently the Chair of the Defense Analysis Department at the Naval Postgraduate School, California. He has published several books, including the critically acclaimed The American War in Afghanistan: A History (Oxford University Press, 2021). He completed his doctorate on the history of wars of attrition, specializing in the Korean War, at Oxford University.

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