Useful publications & resources

A note on the booklist
The materials listed here are intended as possible starting points for students at schools and colleges, or adults, who wish to find out more about the Korean War, and who are willing to read in more depth about the nature of the fighting and the causes and consequences of the war.

Other sources, covering the conflict, political situation and outcomes of events in more depth, are available and a library, bookseller or Internet search will provide you with items that cover things in either more depth or breadth.

The Korean War
Nigel Thomas and Peter Abbott, Illustrated by Mike Chappell (1986)
Published by Osprey, Bottley

Provides:
an overview of the military history of the war, includes photographs of troops and weapons and colour images of soldiers in combat uniform.

Target Audience:
Adults interested in specifics of the military campaign.

The Korean War 1950-1953
Carter Malkasian (2001)
Published by Osprey, Bottley

Provides:
an overview divided into eight chapters: Warring Sides; Outbreak; The Fighting; Portrait of A Soldier; The World Around War; Portrait of a Civilian; How the War Ended; Conclusion and Consequences. A chronology and Bibliography are also included.

Target Audience:
More able older readers. Suitable for most levels of interest and from young people at the 14-16, 16-18 and up to adult reader's needs.

The Korean War 1950-1953
Max Hastings (1987)
Published by Osprey, Bottley

Provides:
an overview divided into eighteen chapters. This paperback gives a thorough, well-researched account of the war, and associated causes, issues and consequences.

Target Audience:
More able readers aged 14 plus to adult readers. 427 pages plus appendices and chronology

No Bugles, No Drums: An Oral History of The Korean War
Tomedi, R. (1993). New York

Target Audience:
More able readers aged 14 plus to adult readers. 427 pages plus appendices and chronology