The Korean War (Atlas of Conflicts) [Library Binding]

R. G. Grant (Author)

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Publication Date: October 15, 2004 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Atlas of Conflicts

This series sets out to explain why the major wars of the 20th century started, to describe what happened, and to analyse how the results changed our world. Each title includes 24 maps which show how the battles and campaigns were fought, how boundaries were redrawn, and nations reshaped.

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Grade 6-10–Both authors begin by recounting the background to the conflicts, and then provide objective overviews of their military, diplomatic, and political aspects. Grant concludes with an analysis of the consequences of the Korean War. Woolf ends with a discussion of the prospects for peace in the Middle East, but does not include information about Arafat's recent death and its implications for the peace process. Both of these informative books make extensive use of maps to illustrate their discussions. These maps will definitely help students understand how the geography of the regions influenced the conflicts as well as the specifics of strategies, battle plans, and occupations. Each volume also includes some paragraph-length profiles of relevant military and civilian leaders and statistical information about participating personnel and casualties. Black-and-white and color photos and reproductions add interest. Although these books do not have the level of detail found in Maurice Isserman's Korean War (Facts On File, 2003), their many maps and charts will help students better understand these conflicts. Good introductory choices.–Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (October 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083685666X
• ISBN-13: 978-0836856668
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,092,478 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars General maps of the major campaigns, July 11, 2011

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This review is from: The Korean War (Atlas of Conflicts) (Library Binding)

As the title says, the small maps are for the novice historian, but not one looking for details. Satisfactory summaries of the major war campaigns.