Korean War from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From text, "Undeclared War" - "Without any warning or any declaration of war, on June 25, 1950, North Korean armies crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea." "A prompt United Nations order to cease fire and withdraw was completely ignored. Two days later the U.N. asked all Member nations for help to repel the armed agression, and asked the President… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "Chosen by destiny to guide a great nation through one of its most turbulent periods, Harry Truman's no-nonsense manner and controversial governing style earned him the adoration of many and the enmity of countless others. But behind his folksy demeanor was a brilliant manipulator of events - a grand master of the game of international… Read more about this item

From the back cover: "At last, one of the most dramatic and significant events in modern American history - President Truman's dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur from command of UN forces in Korea in April 1951 - gets the dramatic and significant account it deserves, from a master historian. Characters great and small sprint to life as Brands's narrative builds… Read more about this item