Excellent, all-inclusive treatment of the Korean Conflict. Halberstam presents the Conflict's antecedents very clearly. What hit me most were his descriptions of some of major players of that era - late 40s and early to mid 50s. He includes the vicious, ad hominem attacks on Truman, Dean Acheson, George Marshall....many times led by Henry Luce, publisher of Time magazine. The words he uses, describe to a tee, some of the America-firsters, right-wing, know-nothings of today....and this is a few years after Halberstam's untimely death. Very, very informative.
Painstakingly researched and compellingly written---it presents the reader with a wide overview of the political origins of the Korean War and the military campaigns that ensued. As well, Halberstam offers deep profiles of all the major players. A must-read for anyone interested in this "forgotten war" that shaped American policy for decades to come.
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Totally recommend this book to everyone. You won’t be disappointed.
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