Encyclopedia of the Korean War [Paperback]

Spencer Tucker (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 896 pages
• Publisher: Checkmark Books (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816046824
• ISBN-13: 978-0816046829
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #642,642 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For school and community library military history collection, May 6, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of the Korean War (Paperback)

Encyclopedia Of The Korean War: A Political, Social, And Military History is deftly edited by Spencer C. Tucker and presents the reader with a thorough, comprehensive, in-depth, and deeply researched compendium of knowledge over the Korean conflict often referred to as "The Forgotten War." Entries are listed in A to Z format; black-and-white photographs sparsely illustrate the detailed, matter-of fact text. Strongly recommended for school and community library military history collections, the Encyclopedia Of The Korean War is a superbly presented reference for looking up details concerning people, places, weapons, politics, military actions and much more about this pivotal Asian conflict.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, December 23, 2006

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This review is from: Encyclopedia of the Korean War (Paperback)

I've been reading and studying about the Korean War recently. I had bought this encyclopedia some months ago in anticipation of this. While I have read only a few entries in the encyclopedia, the ones I have read have all been very informative with good depth. As might be expected given the length of the book, there is a wide range of topics covered.

As to format, there is a very useful listing of all the topic entries at the front of the book, along with a plethora of plain but clear maps. I might mention though, that the map on p. xxviii, intended to be a map of the Inchon landings, is actually a reprint of the initial North Korean invasion map. Also, under the entry for "Orders of Battle", one is directed to Appendix I, which seems to be missing. However, in an undertaking as extensive as this, these anomolies are minor.

In sum, this book is a very important and useful addition to Korean War historiography. I'm certainly glad it exists and that I bought it!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for the Korean War., June 4, 2009

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J. E. Day Bedford (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of the Korean War (Paperback)

A great book for students of the Korean War. Thorough coverage. Excellent seller.