United Nations Participants in the Korean War: The Contributions of 45 Member Countries - Softcover

Edwards, Paul M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786474572 ISBN 13: 9780786474578

Publisher: McFarland, 2013

Synopsis

When in 1950 the United Nations called upon its members to provide aid to South Korea, more than forty nations responded. Some of these sent troops which fought under the United Nations Command, some sent commodities and medical supplies. Some nations offered moral and political support but for a variety of reasons were not able to send aid. This book looks at the nations involved, what was behind their willingness to provide troops or aid, or what prevented them from doing so. The military contribution of the nations involved is discussed. The combination of troops, and their individual needs, made the logistics of this enterprise difficult, but in the end troops from 17 nations fought together to defend the freedom of South Korea.

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About the Author

Paul M. Edwards is the founder and executive director of the Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University's Independence, Missouri, campus. He is the author of 13 works on military history. He lives in Independence.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786474572
• ISBN 13: 9780786474578
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224