The Korean War: A Quick Read

By Allison Bonham, Brooke Bonham, Academic Links

The Korean War: A Quick Read is an accessible and engaging book designed to introduce readers to the key events and figures of the Korean War. With short, easy-to-read articles, the book covers significant moments such as the North Korean invasion of South Korea, the battles of Pusan Perimeter, Chosin Reservoir, and Pork Chop Hill, and the eventual armistice agreement that ended the conflict. It also highlights the major figures who shaped the course of the war, including General Douglas MacArthur, President Harry S. Truman, Kim Il-sung, and Colonel Lewis Millett. The book is structured to spark interest and provide a concise overview of the war, encouraging readers to explore more about the conflict's history, strategy, and impact. Whether for students or anyone new to the subject, The Korean War: A Quick Read serves as a great starting point for further study.
*Note these are the same articles used in our curriculum workbook
Topics Included:
Overview

1950

June 25 - North Korea invades South Korea

June 27 - The UN calls for military support to aid South Korea.

June 28 - North Korean forces capture Seoul

July 5 - The Battle of Osan

July 14-26 - The Battle of Taejon

August 4-September 18 - The Battle of Pusan Perimeter

September 15 - The Incheon Landing

September 28 - UN forces recapture Seoul from North Korea.

October 1 - South Korean forces cross the 38th parallel into North Korea.

October 19 - UN forces capture Pyongyang, the North Korean capital.

October 25-November 2 - The Battle of Onjong
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November 27-December 13 - The Battle of Chosin Reservoir

1951

January 4 - China and North Korea recapture Seoul.

February 1 - The UN condemns China as an aggressor in the war.

March 14 - Operation Ripper

April 22-25 - The Battle of the Imjin River

May 20-June 10 - The Battle of the Punchbowl

July 10 -Kaesong Armistice Talks

1952

February 18 - The Battle of Hill Eerie

June 6-10 - The Battle of Old Baldy

October 6-15 - The Battle of White Horse

October 14-November 25 - The Battle of Triangle Hill

1953

March 23 - The Battle of Outpost Harry

April 26 - Peace talks resume, focusing on prisoner exchanges.

May 13-July 10 - The Battle of Pork Chop Hill

June 8 - The US and North Korea agree on a prisoner exchange deal.

July 13-20 - The Battle of Kumsong

July 27 - The Korean Armistice Agreement

July 27 - The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is established along the 38th parallel.

August 5 -Operation Big Switch

Legacy

Key Figures

General Douglas MacArthur (USA)

President Harry S. Truman (USA)

Kim Il-sung (North Korea)

Syngman Rhee (South Korea)

Mao Zedong (China)

General Matthew Ridgway (USA)

Peng Dehuai (China)

Lt. Gen. Walton Walker (USA)

Chesty Puller (USA, USMC)

Colonel Lewis Millett (USA)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DYY98CYL
• ISBN13: 9798312515039
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"