Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Encyclopedia of the Korean War: A Political, Social, and Military History

Rate this book
Although it has been largely neglected, the Korean War served as the backdrop for many firsts in military the first extensive use of the helicopter, the first battles between jet aircraft, and the first time two world powers - the United States and China - met on a battlefield since World War II. A 1953 armistice halted the fighting, yet the war technically continues today, as North and South Korea remain divided.

Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

Loading...
Loading...

About the author

Spencer C. Tucker

112 books9 followers

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
2 (50%)
4 stars
1 (25%)
3 stars
1 (25%)
2 stars
0 (0%)
1 star
0 (0%)
Displaying 1 of 1 review
15 reviews
Read
April 29, 2012
Tucker, S., & Jinwung, K. (2000). Encyclopedia of the korean war: A political, social and military history. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Call Number: Not listed on WKU Libraries information

Chris Brown

This encyclopedia covers the Korean War from all perspectives.

This encyclopedia would be used in a high school library that could be issed a non-circulating identification. This book would be useful for students that are studying for the AP US History and AP World History examinations. This book provides all encompassing details from key people and events during the Korean War.
Displaying 1 of 1 review