The Coldest Winter: the Korean War Through American Eyes
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A masterpiece that combines military, history, politics, diplomacy, and biography. More than half a century ago, the Korean War almost triggered World War III. Now the truth is finally starting to emerge. The newly founded New China and the United States fought hand to hand on the Korean battlefield, and also launched a comprehensive contest in strategic deployment and political diplomacy. However, the war that was originally planned to end in three weeks ended up lasting three years. Why did the Korean War break out? How did the powerful United States fall into quagmire step by step? To what extent is today's international situation in the Far East still affected by this war? The Korean People's Army's fierce offensive caught the U. S. Military by surprise, retreated steadily, and was almost driven into the Sea of Japan. MacArthur narrowly sought victory, implemented the Inchon landing plan, reversed the defeat in one fell swoop, and launched a counterattack. The war spread to China and the situation was critical. Mao Zedong insisted on sending troops to North Korea against all opinions. The war situation suddenly changed. Mistakes in diplomatic strategies, political intrigues, blind military confidence, and disregard for key intelligence... A series of misjudgments by the U. S. Government led to the nearly annihilation of the elite troops and their state of disarray on the battlefield. More than sixty years have passed, the veterans have withered away, and this "troublesome" war is on the verge of being forgotten. However, when the cloud of war hangs over everyone, the lessons of history cannot be ignored, and the truth cannot be concealed.
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