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This Kind of War: The Classic Korean War History and Its Lasting Legacy

"T.R. Fehrenbach’s This Kind of War is widely considered the definitive historical account of the Korean conflict, emphasizing the brutal reality of ground combat and the psychological toll on unprepared troops. It argues that successful limited warfare requires a disciplined, professional military rather than a mobilized civilian population, serving as a foundational text for modern military doctrine. First published in 1963, only a decade after the armistice at Panmunjom, This Kind of War: The Classic Korean War History remains a staple on the professional reading lists of the United States Army and Marine Corps. As of 2026, it continues to..."

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