
The Mistaken History of the Korean War
What We Got Wrong Then and Now
Paul M. Edwards(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 21. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
198 pages
978-1-4766-7048-5 (ISBN)
Description
Much of the history of the Korean War has been misinterpreted or obscured. Intense propaganda and limited press coverage during the war, coupled with vague objectives and an incomplete victory, resulted in a popular narrative of partial truth and factual omission. Battlefield stories--essentially true but often missing significant data--added an element of myth. Drawing on a range of sources, the author, a Korean War veteran, reexamines the war's causes, costs and outcomes.
Reviews / Votes
"Details the injustices endured by those who served in Korea...The author raises questions about the treatment of Korean War vets suffering from PTSD as well as the lack of appreciation the troops received upon returning home.... Anyone wanting to comprehend the meaning of the Korean War for Americans cannot go wrong with this book.... essential"-Choice; "valuable material"-The Annals of Iowa.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-7048-5 (9781476670485)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Paul M. Edwards is the founder and executive director of the Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University's Independence, Missouri, campus. He is the author of 13 works on military history. He lives in Independence.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgment
Preface
I.?Reluctant to Call It War
II.?-Post-Traumatic Perseverance
III.?Getting It Straight
IV.?Failed Expectations
V.?Memory Mistakes Minimize Mission
VI.?No One Was Invited to the Parade
VII.?The Shock of No Gun Ri
VIII.?The Infidelity of the Storytellers
IX.?Brainwashed, Yes, but Who?
Conclusion
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgment
Preface
I.?Reluctant to Call It War
II.?-Post-Traumatic Perseverance
III.?Getting It Straight
IV.?Failed Expectations
V.?Memory Mistakes Minimize Mission
VI.?No One Was Invited to the Parade
VII.?The Shock of No Gun Ri
VIII.?The Infidelity of the Storytellers
IX.?Brainwashed, Yes, but Who?
Conclusion
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index