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From the back cover: "At last, one of the most dramatic and significant events in modern American history - President Truman's dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur from command of UN forces in Korea in April 1951 - gets the dramatic and significant account it deserves, from a master historian. Characters great and small sprint to life as Brands's narrative builds to the shattering climax - one that makes us wonder about challenges of military versus civilian leadership we still face today." - Arthur Herman, author of Douglas MacArthur: American WarriorBlack paper covers over boards, gold gilt text on spine. End papers have black and white maps. There is a middle section in the book with black & white photos. I have labeled both the book and dust jacket as being in Fine condition. They both look new. No edge or corner wear. Clean and tight.437 pages including Index.

From the back cover: "Chosen by destiny to guide a great nation through one of its most turbulent periods, Harry Truman's no-nonsense manner and controversial governing style earned him the adoration of many and the enmity of countless others. But behind his folksy demeanor was a brilliant manipulator of events - a grand master of the game of international politics who orchestrated the final movements of one great war and conducted America into a second, who stood firm against dictators, zealots and dangerous insubordination within the upper ranks of the U.S. Military. And it was Harry S. Truman who made the most fateful decision of the 20th century - one that changed the course of history and ushered in the Cold War: the use of atomic weapons against the empire of Japan. "Very Good+ condition. Clean and Tight.Please use photos as part of the description. Book includes a black and white photos section.602 pages including Index

From text, "Undeclared War" - "Without any warning or any declaration of war, on June 25, 1950, North Korean armies crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea."
"A prompt United Nations order to cease fire and withdraw was completely ignored. Two days later the U.N. asked all Member nations for help to repel the armed agression, and asked the President of the United States to appoint a Commander. On June 28 President Truman ordered American ships and planes to help the South Koreans; on June 30 he ordered American ground troops into the fighting."
Just the first page has an abundance of information! This book has lots of information and lots of black and white photos. There are a couple of color photos and an Index.

Near Fine condition. Very minimal edge wear, slight wear at the corners and spine top and bottom. Pages are clean, binding is tight.

386 pages including Index.