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This article reviews the 2014 book co-edited by Donald W. Boose, Jr. and James I. Matray, The Ashgate Research Companion to the Korean War. The essay evaluates the book in relation to the historiography of the Korean conflict, outlines areas where future research needs to be carried out, reflects on methodological issues related to the field of military history, and, with reference to Michael Hunt and Steven Levine's book, Arc of Empire, discusses the Korean War as part of broader histories of empire.
Given the extent to which the decade figures into contemporary historical analyses as a unit of periodization, focusing on a given ten-year span hardly seems argumentative in itself. Yet, that is precisely the case with regard to the temporal framing of “Warfare and the Re-making of Korea in the 1950s, ” the recent forum in a special double-issue of the Journal of American-East Asian Relations co-edited by Steven Hugh Lee and Janice C.H. Kim. In Korean War historiography, the dogged recurrence of a long-standing debate over the war’s origins has meant that interpretations of the war most often build upon an exploration of its causes and precursors in the late 1940s or earlier. For this volume to focus instead on the ‘1950s’ therefore sets aside the war-origins debate and instead brings attention to the impact of the Korean War’s period of major military hostilities (1950-1953) from a perspective that carries the analysis forward to the war’s understudied aftermath, including post-armistice reconstruction and social rehabilitation. https://issforum.org/reviews/PDF/AR855-5.pdf
Korean War Module
2 articles in James I. Matray, ed., Crisis in a Divided Korea: A Chronology and Reference Guide. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2016. (“Dwight David Eisenhower, ” 260-263; and (with Hakjoon Kim) “Syngman Rhee, ” 288-291).
2 articles on major figures in the Korean War This book provides scholars and students examining Korea's place in modern world politics with an invaluable resource for understanding the causes, course, and consequences of the ongoing crisis on the Korean Peninsula. • Provides readers with an understanding of the reasons for the existence of two nations on the Korean Peninsula • Exposes how outside powers have intervened in Korean affairs throughout its modern history―with disastrous results • Explains the development of North Korea into an isolated nation with a government determined to possess nuclear weapons • Suggests avenues for Korea's reunification and the achievement of permanent peace and stability on the peninsula
This article historicizes the contemporary relationship between the United States, its leading United Nations allies, and the two Koreas through the lens of the post-1953 history of the Korean Armistice Agreement, demonstrating that the US–UN allies were responsible, not only for significant violations of the truce, but also that these violations escalated the ongoing conflict. The article explores how the United States and its allies in the United Nations understood the legacies of war associated with the Armistice, how they conducted their diplomacy in relation to the Armistice Agreement, and how their reactions to a series of post-1953 crises—the Ameri-can introduction of atomic weapons to South Korea in the latter part of the 1950s; American and allied diplomacy surrounding North Korea's seizure in early 1968 of the US spy ship, the USS Pueblo; and the Joint Security Area (JSA) War Crisis of August 1976—involved warfare strategies intertwined with violations of the Armistice Agreement. Far from creating peace or stability, the manner in which successive American and allied UNC governments have dealt with the Armistice has fueled and escalated the ongoing militarization of the Korean peninsula, of which the contemporary nuclear crisis is just one obvious by-product. The Korean Armistice , constantly violated by North Korea and the UNC, and still not adhered to by South Korea today, has not inhibited conflict in Korea or mediated tension. Indeed, US–UNC violations of the Armistice have been a major reason that the agreement has become part of the many obstacles to creating peace on the Korean peninsula.
Early Korean War Coverage
Introduction, Roundtable on Tsuyoshi Hasegawa, ed. The Cold War in East Asia 1945-1911 (Washington, DC, and Stanford: Wilson Center Press and Stanford University Press, 2011). H-Diplo Round Table Reviews, Vol. 12, No. 30 (June 25, 2012), 2-11.
Extended review of edited volume of studies of the Cold War in East Asia, published by the Cold War International History Project
“A TORTURED RELIC: The Lasting Legacy of the Korean War and Portrayals of ‘North Korea’ in the U.S. Media, 1953-1962 in the Journal of American-East Asian Relations
The Korean War A History.pdf
Drawing on national and local news stories, newly declassified documents, U.S. prisoner of war (POW) memoirs, and popular films, this article argues that the legacy of the Korean War in the United States from 1953 to 1962 dramatically shaped how Americans imagined the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It specifically examines how media portrayals of North Korean atrocities, the alleged misconduct of U.S. captives, and the relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the DPRK affected public perceptions of “North Korea” as a subjective construct. The painful legacy of the Korean War, particularly the experience of U.S. POWs, encouraged Americans to think of North Korea as an inherently violent foe and as part of a broader “Oriental Communist” enemy in the Cold War. When the experiences of U.S. soldiers contradicted these narratives, media sources often made distinctions between “North Koreans, ” a repugnant racial and ideological “other, ” and “north Koreans, ” potential U.S. friends and allies.
15 short articles in James I. Matray, ed., East Asia and the United States: An Encyclopedia of Relations Since 1784, 2 vols. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2002.
Fifteen short articles in James I. Matray, ed., East Asia and the United States: An Encyclopedia of Relations Since 1784, 2 vols. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2002). [“Bruce, David K. E. (1898-1977), ” 1:55-56; “Constructive Engagement, ” 1:111-112; “Davis, Norman H. (1878-1944), ” 1:119-120; “Ford, Gerald R. (1913-), ” 1:167-169; “Harriman, W. Averell (1891-1986), ” 1:215-216; “Hilsman, Roger (1919-), ” 1:225-226; “Hong Kong, ” 1:234-236; “Kennan, George F. (1904-), ” 1:296-297; “Kissinger, Henry A. (1923-), ” 314-315; “Lee Kuan Yew (1923-), ” 1:343-344; “Luce, Henry R. (1898-1967), ” 361-362; “McCoy, Frank R. (1874-1954), ” 374-375; “Peace Corps, ” 2:467-468; “Rusk, Dean (1909-1994), ” 2:525-526; “Taylor, Maxwell D. (1901-1987), ” 2:609-610.] In a series of in-depth essays, this book describes the United States' response to diplomatic, economic, military, political, and cultural developments in East Asia. While focusing particularly on China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, the encyclopedia also provides solid coverage of Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan. Written by distinguished scholars from nine countries, the entries cover all of the significant people, controversies, conflicts, and agreements of the past two centuries. Individual entries, many of which were written by the acknowledged authority on the subject, reflect the most current thinking and up-to-date research, and include sources of additional information. The book includes: ·A chronology ·17 maps ·A list of acronyms ·A personnel summary ·A selected bibliography This encyclopedia will be useful to Asian specialists and students, as well as scholars in the broader fields of international history and foreign relations, making it an excellent resource for public and academic libraries.
The Korean War
Review of special issue of Journal of American-East Asian Relations, three articles on US policies towards East Asia during and after World War II. One article deals with US foreign policy think tanks, the Institute of Pacific Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations. One focuses on US conservation policy in occupied Japan and divisions on this issue within the occupying forces. The third concentrates on US views of Korea in the post-war period.
2 short articles in Li Xiaobing, ed., China at War: An Encyclopedia (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2012) [“Marco Polo Bridge Incident, ” 265-267; “Nanjing, Rape of, ” 296-298]
This comprehensive volume traces the Chinese military and its experiences over the past 2, 500 years, describing clashes with other kingdoms and nations as well as internal rebellions and revolutions. As the first book of its kind, China at War: An Encyclopedia expands far beyond the conventional military history book that is focused on describing key wars, battles, military leaders, and influential events. Author Xiaobing Li—an expert writer in the subjects of Asian history and military affairs—provides not only a broad, chronological account of China's long military history, but also addresses Chinese values, concepts, and attitudes regarding war. As a result, readers can better understand the wider sociopolitical history of the most populous and one of the largest countries in the world—and grasp the complex security concerns and strategic calculations often behind China's decision-making process. This encyclopedia contains an introductory essay written to place the reference entries within a larger contextual framework, allowing students to compare Chinese with Western and American views and approaches to war. Topics among the hundreds of entries by experts in the field include Sunzi's classic The Art of War, Mao Zedong's guerrilla warfare in the 20th century, Chinese involvement
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Drawing on national and local news stories, newly declassified documents, U.S. prisoner of war (POW) memoirs, and popular films, this article argues that the legacy of the Korean War in the United States from 1953 to 1962 dramatically shaped how Americans imagined the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). It specifically examines how media portrayals of North Korean atrocities, the alleged misconduct of U.S. captives, and the relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the DPRK affected public perceptions of “North Korea” as a subjective construct. The painful legacy of the Korean War, particularly the experience of U.S. POWs, encouraged Americans to think of North Korea as an inherently violent foe and as part of a broader “Oriental Communist” enemy in the Cold War. When the experiences of U.S. soldiers contradicted these narratives, media sources often made distinctions between “North Koreans, ” a repugnant racial and ideological “other, ” and “north Koreans, ” potential U.S. friends and allies.
15 short articles in James I. Matray, ed., East Asia and the United States: An Encyclopedia of Relations Since 1784, 2 vols. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2002.
Fifteen short articles in James I. Matray, ed., East Asia and the United States: An Encyclopedia of Relations Since 1784, 2 vols. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2002). [“Bruce, David K. E. (1898-1977), ” 1:55-56; “Constructive Engagement, ” 1:111-112; “Davis, Norman H. (1878-1944), ” 1:119-120; “Ford, Gerald R. (1913-), ” 1:167-169; “Harriman, W. Averell (1891-1986), ” 1:215-216; “Hilsman, Roger (1919-), ” 1:225-226; “Hong Kong, ” 1:234-236; “Kennan, George F. (1904-), ” 1:296-297; “Kissinger, Henry A. (1923-), ” 314-315; “Lee Kuan Yew (1923-), ” 1:343-344; “Luce, Henry R. (1898-1967), ” 361-362; “McCoy, Frank R. (1874-1954), ” 374-375; “Peace Corps, ” 2:467-468; “Rusk, Dean (1909-1994), ” 2:525-526; “Taylor, Maxwell D. (1901-1987), ” 2:609-610.] In a series of in-depth essays, this book describes the United States' response to diplomatic, economic, military, political, and cultural developments in East Asia. While focusing particularly on China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, the encyclopedia also provides solid coverage of Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan. Written by distinguished scholars from nine countries, the entries cover all of the significant people, controversies, conflicts, and agreements of the past two centuries. Individual entries, many of which were written by the acknowledged authority on the subject, reflect the most current thinking and up-to-date research, and include sources of additional information. The book includes: ·A chronology ·17 maps ·A list of acronyms ·A personnel summary ·A selected bibliography This encyclopedia will be useful to Asian specialists and students, as well as scholars in the broader fields of international history and foreign relations, making it an excellent resource for public and academic libraries.
The Korean War
Review of special issue of Journal of American-East Asian Relations, three articles on US policies towards East Asia during and after World War II. One article deals with US foreign policy think tanks, the Institute of Pacific Relations and the Council on Foreign Relations. One focuses on US conservation policy in occupied Japan and divisions on this issue within the occupying forces. The third concentrates on US views of Korea in the post-war period.
2 short articles in Li Xiaobing, ed., China at War: An Encyclopedia (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2012) [“Marco Polo Bridge Incident, ” 265-267; “Nanjing, Rape of, ” 296-298]
This comprehensive volume traces the Chinese military and its experiences over the past 2, 500 years, describing clashes with other kingdoms and nations as well as internal rebellions and revolutions. As the first book of its kind, China at War: An Encyclopedia expands far beyond the conventional military history book that is focused on describing key wars, battles, military leaders, and influential events. Author Xiaobing Li—an expert writer in the subjects of Asian history and military affairs—provides not only a broad, chronological account of China's long military history, but also addresses Chinese values, concepts, and attitudes regarding war. As a result, readers can better understand the wider sociopolitical history of the most populous and one of the largest countries in the world—and grasp the complex security concerns and strategic calculations often behind China's decision-making process. This encyclopedia contains an introductory essay written to place the reference entries within a larger contextual framework, allowing students to compare Chinese with Western and American views and approaches to war. Topics among the hundreds of entries by experts in the field include Sunzi's classic The Art of War, Mao Zedong's guerrilla warfare in the 20th century, Chinese involvement
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