Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Kaufman Burton Ira. The Korean conflict / Burton I. Kaufman. p. cm. -- ( Greenwood Press guides to historic events of the twentieth century, ISSN 1092-177X) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-313-29909-9 (alk. paper) 1. Korean War, 1950-1953. I. Title. II. Series. DS918.K39 1999 951.904'2 -- dc21 98-48905 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright © 1999 by Burton I. Kaufman All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, by any process or technique, without the express written consent of the publisher. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 98-48905 ISBN: 0-313-29909-9 ISSN: 1092-177X First published in 1999 Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06881 An imprint of Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc. www.greenwood.com Printed in the United States of America The paper used in this book complies with the Permanent Paper Standard issued by the National Information Standards Organization (Z39.48-1984). 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Front cover photo: Truman presents MacArthur with medal. Library of Congress. Back cover photo: Two army privates operating a bazooka. Library of Congress. -iv- |