Introduces the Korean war through first-hand accounts, discussing the initial causes of the conflict, daily lives of Communist and American soldiers, battle tactics, and reactions to the war at home.

Includes index.

Going to war -- Recruitment and training -- Weapons and uniform -- The enemy -- Canadians in Korea -- International allies -- The first fighting -- Attack on Inchon -- The air war -- Fighting the Chinese -- Under fire -- Winter warfare -- Fighting retreat -- The years of stalemate -- The home front -- Medicine and nursing -- Recreation and entertainment -- Morale -- Prisoners of war.