Initial Burden: An Account of the American and British Naval Forces Present at the Outset of the Korean War

Name: Initial Burden: An Account of the American and British Naval Forces Present at the Outset of the Korean War
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ISBN: 9781478288640

ISBN-10: 1478288647

ISBN-13: 9781478288640

Edition: 2012

Authors: Michael Steffan

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This is the story of the ships that responded to the foggy and chaotic start to the Korean War. The invasion of South Korea on 25 June 1950 came as a complete surprise to the West. The North Koreans attacked without warning and such ferocity that it was unclear whether the Republic of South Korea would survive.When the conflict erupted, the post-World War II navies of the United States and Great Britain had been dramatically reduced in size, strength, and perceived need. The limited U.S. and British naval forces that responded to the onslaught of the communist incursion had no intel regarding North Korea's war plan or the possible military intentions of the Soviet Union. The crisis was…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 294
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.67" tall
Language: English