Truman, MacArthur and the Korean War by Wainstock, Dennis D. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Also published by Enigma Books Title Page Dedication Preface Introduction Chapter 1 - Invasion and Response

The North Korean Attack American Intelligence Failure American Reaction Initial Response Air and Naval Action The Deteriorating Military Situation MacArthur Visits South Korea The Decision to Commit Combat Troops Analysis

Chapter 2 - The North Korean Steamroller

The Seoul-Taejon Axis Collins and Vandenberg’s Far Eastern Visit Walker’s Perimeter Defense Differences Over Formosa MacArthur’s VFW Message

Chapter 3 - MacArthur’s Counterattack

Operation Chromite Assault in Readiness Inchon Fight for Seoul Rollback Analysis

Chapter 4 - Reunification and Red China

Washington’s Decision Two-Pronged Strategy Red China: From Disapproval to Belligerency The Wake Island Conference Wake Island Meetings

Chapter 5 - Chinese Communist First-Phase Offensive

Up to the Chongchon River Operation Yo-Yo Chinese Communist Entry Past the Chongchon River and Back X Corps Advance Yalu Bridge Controversy Bombings and Air Battles Washington Reexamines Policy

Chapter 6 - Chinese Communist Second-Phase Offensive

On the Eve of the U.N. Offensive Optimism Eighth Army Advance and Retreat The Chosin Reservoir Campaign Outloading at Hamhung Analysis

Chapter 7 - December’s Closing Acts

Discussion Ranged Worldwide The December 5 Gag Order November 30 Press Conference The Attlee-Truman Talks National Emergency Matthew B. Ridgway Carrying the War to China

Chapter 8 - Defining a Political and Military Policy

Chinese Communist Third-Phase Offensive The January 12 Study Collins’ and Vandenberg’s Tokyo Trip The Political-Military Situation

Chapter 9 - MacArthur’s Dismissal

Gag Order Violation Joseph Martin’s Letter The Decision to Dismiss MacArthur MacArthur’s Dismissal

Chapter 10 - Reaction and Return

Reaction to Dismissal MacArthur Comes Home Speech Before Congress Senate Hearings

Chapter 11 - Recapitulation and Reflection

Invasion, American Intervention, and Formosa Crossing the 38th Parallel, Chinese Intervention, and Dismissal In Conclusion

Selected Bibliography Notes Index Copyright Page