The A to Z of the Korean War (The A to Z Guide Series) by Paul M. Edwards

by Paul M. Edwards

The Korean War is often regarded as the "forgotten war," however, considering its historical significance it should be anything but. It was the first pitched battle between the communist forces and a coalition of the United Nations. While it was not the last such war in Asia, it did stem the tide in East Asia and permitted South Korea to prosper while North Korea decayed. This guide is prepared with the student and interested lay reader in mind. Its purpose is to provide an overview of the Korean War . a timeline of events . an introduction that explains the place, its history, and the phases, costs, and consequences of the war . dictionary entries that summarize the significance of the persons, places, organizations, military operations, battles, weaponry, and other elements of the war . a bibliography of accessible resources for further research"

Paperback

First published June 28, 2005

About the author

PAUL M. EDWARDS is Coordinator of Assessment and Evaluation for Baker University at Overland Park, Kansas. He is also the founder and Executive Director of the Center for the Study of the Korean War, an archival foundation located in Independence, Missouri. The author of several books on the Korean War, he teaches classes on the Korean War at Baker and Park Universities.