The Korean War: A Quick Read is an accessible and engaging book designed to introduce readers to the key events and figures of the Korean War. With short, easy-to-read articles, the book covers significant moments such as the North Korean invasion of South Korea, the battles of Pusan Perimeter, Chosin Reservoir, and Pork Chop Hill, and the eventual armistice agreement that ended the conflict. It also highlights the major figures who shaped the course of the war, including General Douglas MacArthur, President Harry S. Truman, Kim Il-sung, and Colonel Lewis Millett. The book is structured to spark interest and provide a concise overview of the war, encouraging readers to explore more about the conflict's history, strategy, and impact. Whether for students or anyone new to the subject, The Korean War: A Quick Read serves as a great starting point for further study.*Note these are the same articles used in our curriculum workbookTopics Included: Overview 1950 June 25 - North Korea invades South Korea
June 27 - The UN calls for military support to aid South Korea.
June 28 - North Korean forces capture Seoul
July 5 - The Battle of Osan
July 14-26 - The Battle of Taejon
August 4-September 18 - The Battle of Pusan Perimeter
September 15 - The Incheon Landing
September 28 - UN forces recapture Seoul from North Korea.
October 1 - South Korean forces cross the 38th parallel into North Korea.
October 19 - UN forces capture Pyongyang, the North Korean capital.
October 25-November 2 - The Battle of Onjong
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November 27-December 13 - The Battle of Chosin Reservoir
1951 January 4 - China and North Korea recapture Seoul.
February 1 - The UN condemns China as an aggressor in the war.
March 14 - Operation Ripper
April 22-25 - The Battle of the Imjin River
May 20-June 10 - The Battle of the Punchbowl
July 10 -Kaesong Armistice Talks
1952 February 18 - The Battle of Hill Eerie
June 6-10 - The Battle of Old Baldy
October 6-15 - The Battle of White Horse
October 14-November 25 - The Battle of Triangle Hill
1953 March 23 - The Battle of Outpost Harry
April 26 - Peace talks resume, focusing on prisoner exchanges.
May 13-July 10 - The Battle of Pork Chop Hill
June 8 - The US and North Korea agree on a prisoner exchange deal.
July 13-20 - The Battle of Kumsong
July 27 - The Korean Armistice Agreement
July 27 - The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is established along the 38th parallel.
August 5 -Operation Big Switch
Legacy Key Figures General Douglas MacArthur (USA) President Harry S. Truman (USA) Kim Il-sung (North Korea) Syngman Rhee (South Korea) Mao Zedong (China) General Matthew Ridgway (USA) Peng Dehuai (China) Lt. Gen. Walton Walker (USA) Chesty Puller (USA, USMC) Colonel Lewis Millett (USA)
