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Korean War, 1950-1953.

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Published on the fiftieth anniversary of the Korean War, this compelling photographic history tells the entire story of the war

Korean War, 1950-1953. --- Korean War, 1950-1953

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This reference work provides information on all known military operations carried out under United Nations command as part of the Korean War. Entries are arranged alphabetically by operation name and are divided into five sections: primarily ground operations, primarily air operations, primarily sea operations, special operations, and covert and clandestine operations --Provided by publisher.

Korean War, 1950-1953 --- Campaigns

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This is a study of the Korean War of 1950-1953 from the inside--the nuts and bolts of armed conflict. The perspective is American, with the principal focus on the relationships of the people involved: North and South Koreans, the Chinese and Soviets, and how the U.S. and its allies engaged with them all. The lives of ordinary soldiers are examined--U.S. forces, with attention paid to the other side as well. The book examines such important aspects of military operations as supplies, equipment and weapons, tactics and strategy, intelligence, and psychological warfare, as well as the effective e

Korean War, 1950-1953. --- Korea --- History

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On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army invaded South Korea. Among the US forces sent to South Korea was the 1st Marine Division. In September 1950, the Division audaciously landed deep behind enemy lines at Inchon port, throwing the North Korea Army into disarray.In November 1950, the Chinese Army invaded North Korea with eight divisions tasked with the destruction of the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir. The Marines made a 78-mile fighting withdrawal in arctic conditions before being evacuated by the US Navy.In February 1951, the 1st Marine Division returned to combat assisting Eighth (US) Army to repulse five Chinese Army offensives over four months. By November 1951, the large-scale back and forth offensives operations by the opposing sides had ended, replaced by a stalemate which lasted until the 27 July, 1953 armistice. The bitter three-year conflict accounted for the death of 4,267 Marines with another 23,744 wounded.In classic Images of War style, expert author Michael Green describes the United States Marine Corps' outstanding contribution, organization, tactics, fighting doctrine and weaponry.

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