Toland strives for what he calls a non-partisan, non-ideological approach. Toland covers the pow wars and notes that ill treatment of pows is not something that only occurred on one side. All of john toland's books are thoroughly researched and well w...  Read More

A couple of points from the book are worth remarking on. This book is just another gem from his typewriter. Written well.

In mortal korea, 1950-1953 is perhaps the most complete and objective study of the korean conflict available today. John toland weaves the stories of some of the individual combatants, the generals and the politicians from both sides throughout his te...  Read More

The combat descriptions start getting a little less detailed as it nears the end of the war. Illustrates the bravery and tenacity of the american soldier. Very interesting about the pow camps for both sides. My father is still there and it was barely ...  Read More

The book is very detailed with personal accounts from both sides of the frontline. It is in very good conditions, and it arrived in time informed by the seller.

Toland never mentions the fact that general douglas macarthur had not set foot on the u. Approximate at best on several occasions and written with way too much emphasis. This historical account was trivialized by a disproportionate emphasis on the per...  Read More