The Korean War

After World War II ended, control of Korea was divided between the United States, who occupied the southern part, and the Soviet Union, who occupied the north. Tensions between the two new countries escalated until North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950. This book describes battles between American and United Nations forces and Soviet, North Korean, and Chinese forces for control of the entire Korean Peninsula. Featured stories include: - Helicopter Rescue Behind Enemy Lines - September 4, 1950 - The Relief of Fox Company: Battle of Chosin Reservoir - December 2, 1950 - Dueling on the Deck in the Battle of "Mig Alley" - September 15, 1952

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Published: 10/28/2013
ISBN: 9780778712381
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.30w x 0.20d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 167

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 163422 / Korean War
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5