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The Korean war / Joe Giorello with Sibella Giorello.
"In this book, young readers will learn about the Korean War (1950-53), including: why this conflict, despite more than 2 million casualties worldwide, has been called "The Forgotten War", how North Korea's invasion of South Korea triggered the war, Meet the "Chosin Few", the men who courageously survived a retreat that could've meant certain death, the life and time of Chest Puller, US Marine Corps legend and the infamous and devastating battles, such as Naktong River, Twin Tunnels, Samdong-Ni, Bloody Ridge, Pork Chop Hill-and many more!" --Page 4 of cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781947076235
- ISBN: 194707623X
- Physical Description: 157 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: [United States] : [Wheelhouse Publishing], [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
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| General Note: | Publishing information taken from Amazon. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County Library-Bourbon | J951.9 GIO (Text) | 33431000711596 | J Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary
Great Battles for Boys the Korean War
In this installment of the series, young readers will learn about the Korean War (1950-53), including: Why this conflict, despite more than 2 million casualties worldwide, has been called "The Forgotten War." How North Korea's invasion of South Korea triggered the war Meet the "Chosin Few," the men who courageously survived a retreat that could've meant certain death. The life and times of Chesty Puller, US Marine Corps legend Infamous and devastating battles, such as Naktong River, Twin Tunnels, Samdong-Ni, Bloody Ridge, Pork Chop Hill -and many more!Moving forward in chronological order, young readers will experience these unforgettable clashes from the front lines. They'll also learn about the war's politics, geography, and the difference between democracy and Communism.
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