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The A to Z of the Korean War is an abridged edition of The Korean War A Historical Dictionary also written by Paul M. Edwards. This A to Z guide is prepared with the student and interested lay reader in mind. Its purpose is to provide an overview of the Korean War through is timeline of events introduction that explains the place, its history, and the phases, costs, and consequences of the war dictionary entries that summarize the significance of the persons, places, organizations, military operations, battles, weaponry, and other elements of the war and bibliography of accessible resources for further research. Photographs from the author's collection of live scenes from the war are also included.

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Paul M. Edwards, director of the Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University, Independence, Missouri, is one of the countries most prolific students of the conflict...the book is a worthy addition to the reference section of most libraries. American Reference Books Annual ...a welcome addition to the expanding body of literature about the Korean War. The Journal Of Military History This guide provides an overview of the Korean War suitable for students and the general reader. The entries summarize the significance of relevant places, people, organizations, military operations and weaponry, while Edward's introduction explains the history of Korea and the phases, costs and consequences of the war. The text includes a timeline and a bibliography of resources for further research.

This guide provides an overview of the Korean War suitable for students and the general reader. The entries summarize the significance of relevant places, people, organizations, military operations and weaponry, while Edward's introduction explains the history of Korea and the phases, costs and consequences of the war. The text includes a timeline and a bibliography of resources for further research.

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Paul M. Edwards is director of The Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University, Independence, Missouri. He is the author of more than one dozen books including The Korean War: A Historical Dictionary.

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