The Korean War is the gripping account by journalist and military historian Sir Max Hastings of the forgotten war.

On June 25, 1950, North Korea's invasion of South Korea began one of the bloodiest wars of the past century. The seemingly limitless power of North Korea, supported by China, faced the fierce missile power of South Korea, supported by the UN, in a war that can now be seen as the fierce prelude to Vietnam.

Max Hastings draws on firsthand accounts from people who fought on both sides, providing a vivid and insightful recognition of the Korean War, bringing the military and humanitarian dimensions into sharp focus. The criticism it received upon its publication was outstanding, and it was reissued with a foreword by the author. The Korean War remains the best narrative history of this conflict.

Pages: 608, Year of Publication: 1224, Dimensions: 13x13cm