Korea - The Lost War

This fast moving study is the first to be written by a professional army historian and capably challenges many of the traditional interpretations.

This intriguing analysis presents a clear and readable account of the military aspects of the Korean war, while shedding light on the political, diplomatic and social aspects of the conflict. Photos, maps.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

This respectable and fast-moving study is the first to be written by a professional Army historian. Appropriately, it is as much about politics as combat, and Bevin does a superb job of placing the war in the context of domestic and international affairs. Frequently partisan and often controversial, he capably challenges many of the traditional interpretations of American policy. MacArthur comes across as a military genius and a strategic madman. The combat descriptions are lucid, with good maps; it is easy to follow the military action from grand strategy down to the squad level. The book is historically more complete than Joseph Goulden's Korea ( LJ 2/1/82) and deserves a place in most public collections. Raymond L. Puffer, U.S. Air Force History Prog., Los Angeles
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.