KOREA: War Without End

Examines the standoff between East and West in Korea that ultimately defined the second half of the 20th century. Analyzes of the lack of preparation by the West for war, the results of the North Korean invasion in June 1950, the counter-stroke by MacArthur in September and then the strategic overreach which led to communist China's involvement on the North Korean side, and the rapid escalation to consideration of the use of nuclear weapons. Details the chaos of political decision-making at the war's outset and as it progressed. Also considers the effect of the fighting on civilians. While the war was a proxy one between East and West, the people of Korea suffered immensely, with approximately 3 million war fatalities and a larger proportional civilian death toll than World War II. Contains 16-page plate section in black and white.