Korea, 1951-1953
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Author Description
Excerpt from the Preface by A. C. Smith, Major General, US Army, Chief of Military "This volume records briefly, by text and photograph, the Korean conflict from January 1951 to the cessation of hostilities in July 1953. Like its predecessor, Korea 1950, it attempts to provide an accurate outline of events in order to show the US Army veteran of the Korean conflict how the part he played was related to the larger plans and operations of the United Nations forces."
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the operational timeline and strategic context of the Korean War between January 1951 and the armistice in July 1953. Author John Miller Jr. utilizes official military records and photographic documentation to construct a chronological account of the conflict. The work serves as a contextual framework for United States Army veterans, situating individual combat experiences within the broader scope of United Nations military operations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological record of military operations from 1951 to 1953
- Photographic documentation of the Korean theater
- Strategic analysis of United Nations force movements
Scope Limits
- Does not cover the initial outbreak of the war in 1950
- Does not provide deep political analysis of the geopolitical causes of the conflict
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Historians and military researchers view this text as a primary source document for understanding the mid-war period of the Korean conflict. The prose is noted for its clinical, administrative tone, prioritizing factual reporting over narrative embellishment.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
1956-01-01
Publisher:
Dept. of the Army
ISBN-10:
0160019273
ISBN-13:
9780160019272
Non-Fiction
History
Military
Korean War
Military History
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