At 4am on Sunday 25 June 1950 powerful North Korean forces invaded South Korea; advancing down the Uijongbu Corridor towards the Southern Capital of Seoul. South Korean troops resisted bravely; but were crushed by overwhelming Northern superiority. Later that day the United Nations Security Council condemned the aggression; and on 7 July appointed US General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to command UN forces which would be sent to save South Korea. Nigel Thomas and Peter Abbott explore the history of this conflict; which pitted UN forces against the People's Republic of China in a resulting in hundreds of thousands of casualties.
#1305611 in Books 1999-12-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.46 x 1.71 x 6.38l; #File Name: 0847699307598 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. For those who think they know history!By W. D. CalvertThis is an absolute must have. It is the cornerstone of my library collection. From "David Walker's Appeal" to Angela Davis' "I Am a Revolutionary Black Woman" to Mumia Abu-Jamal's "A Voice from Death Row" this book is pure genius. It is not a book to borrow but to be owned and cherished in any book collection!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A unique and exceptional contribution to Black Studies.By Midwest Book ReviewThis Afro-American anthology provides accounts of civil rights reforms; history and resistance; gathering the most important political writings and testimonials from over three centuries. Activists like DuBois; Douglass and Malcolm X are joined by lesser-known names in this survey of how individual actions formed into a movement. Oral testimonies; interviews and essays blend in an important coverage.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The importance of Primary Docs.By Donald Taylor IIThis text allows the reader to construct their own knowledge of the history of Blacks in America through the lens of the people themselves and their words and literature. Mullings and Marable have provided us with a rich document worth your time and money.
