Essential Histories 8: The Korean War 1950-1953

Essential Histories 8: The Korean War 1950-1953 is Carter Malkasian’s concise illustrated introduction to one of the defining conflicts of the Cold War.

Often called the “Forgotten War,” the Korean War brought the United States, China, the Soviet Union, and their allies into a major conventional conflict on the Korean Peninsula. The war shaped the balance of power in East Asia, hardened Cold War divisions, and showed that the struggle between communism and the West could erupt into large-scale military confrontation.

Malkasian explains the origins, course, and consequences of the war in an accessible format, supported by maps and images. This updated edition includes revised material, specially commissioned color maps, and new illustrations throughout.

This is a strong choice for readers interested in Cold War history, modern military conflict, and the origins of the divided Korean Peninsula.

Format: Paperback.
Author: Carter Malkasian.