Part of the Perspectives on History Series, this is a collection of primary documents which will aid understanding of the Korean War. An 8-page introduction starts off this grouping of related documents which highlight the viewpoints of President Truman, MacArthur, McCarthy, Eisenhower and other individuals from top military to ground forces. Topics covered include the policy of containment (Truman Doctrine), the decision to involve American ground troops, the conflict between Truman and MacArthur, the stalemate and the war's conclusion and more. Some black and white photographs and one color map of Korea. 5 1/4 x 7 ½, 60pp, sc. ~ Ruth
Korean War: Limits of American Power
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058459
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9781878668813
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The words of President Truman, General MacArthur, Senator McCarthy, President Eisenhower, and others, reporter's stories, and letters from soldiers shed light on the war, which began as a civil war between Korean nationalists and escalated into a struggle between the U.S. and Communist China, throwing America into the first major showdown of the Cold War.
Category Description for World Empires, World Missions, World Wars (Revised)
The third volume in Diana Waring's history course begins with the Napoleonic era and continues through the early years of the Cold War (1800 - 1950s). Discover how God works through the lives of specific people, through events the world over, and through His Church - even in our tumultuous modern time.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 6-8 |
| Brand: | History Compass |
| ISBN: | 9781878668813 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.2 |
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