Korean War Reference Library

"Korean War" provides thorough coverage of this complex historical event by exploring the major topics and events related to the period.

The combined volume, "Korean War: Almanac and Primary Sources" covers the background of and issues related to the conflict, including: U.S. strategy for containing communism The role of the United Nations The entrance of Chinese troops in the conflict The possible use of the atomic bom And others The volume also includes approximately 12 full or excerpted primary sources from the period, including President Harry S Truman's "Statement on the Atomic Bomb." "Korean War: Biographies" includes approximately 25 biographical entries on major figures from the period, including President Truman, congressman Lloyd Bentsen, Jr., Syngman Rhee, Kim II Sung, General Douglas MacArthur and Secretary of Defense George C.

Marshall. Also included are maps, a detailed chronology, sidebars featuring related information, a glossary of "Words to Know, " research and activity ideas and a list of further readings.