The Korean War

by Carter Malkasian

Book Overview

This book explains how impact of the conflict in Korea on the international community and the balance of power between the United States and the Soviet Union. Readers will gain an intelligent understanding of this very complicated conflict.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404218343
• ISBN13: 9781404218345
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Concise and brief

Having been a Korea veteran during the 1950--1953 conflict era, I found the book to present the important facts of this era without details that a non-orthodox historian would not be concerned about.

Great!

This is by far the best book I have ever read on the Korean war. It is just the right length to give an easy to follow strategic overview, that is complete in essentials for that level. And for those readers desiring a look at the "little people" involved, there are two sections, one about a soldier's experiences, and another about a Korean family's experiences. There are more than an adequate number of maps, making it easy to follow the ebb and flow of battle. The writing flows along in a nice, easy to read manner. The author is a student of wars of attrition, and his interest and expertise show on every page.