Korean War: The Story and Photographs

The State, Columbia SC, June 4 2000
Useful . . .The 450 photographs help to convey a sense of the action.


Book Description
THE KOREAN WAR: TEH STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHS is the latest book in Brassey's "America Goes to War" series. Published on the fiftiethanniversary of the Korean War, this compelling photographic history examines the war in its entirety, from causes and protagonists to strategies weapons, and battles. Donald Goldstein and Harry J. Maihaferhave collected more than 450 vivid photogrpahs, many never before seen by the general public. The book focuses primarily on the experience of the American fighting man, from the fierce defense of the Pusan Perimeter to macArthur's surprise amphibious landing at Inchon, from the frozen hell of the Chosin Reservoir to the crucial battle of Chipyong-ni, and from daring air raids over Pyongyang to the deadly stalemate along the 38th parallel. The authors' narration provides expert insight, while the powerful photos give the reader a sense of immediacy and a unique perspective on "the forgotten war."


About the Author
Lt. Col. Donald M. Goldstein, USAF (ret.) is professor of public and international affairs at the University of Pittsburgh and a best-selling author. Col. Harry J. Maihafer, USA (Ret.) is a graduate of the U.S. military Academy and a Korean war combat veteran. he lives in Nashville, Tennessee.


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A photographic history of the war from causes and protagonists to strategies, weapons, and battles. In their accompanying text, Goldstein (public and international affairs, U. of Pittsburgh) and Korean war veteran and military historian Maihafer focus on the experience of the American fighting man, especially at several critical junctures. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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