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The Two Koreas

A Contemporary History

By: Don Oberdorfer

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The Two Koreas

A Contemporary History

By: Don Oberdorfer

While the Cold War is over in the rest of the world, a potentially deadly confrontation continues to grow on the bitterly divided peninsula of Korea, where two of the world's largest and most powerful armies - along with 37,000 US troops - face each other on hair-trigger alert across the demilitarized zone, ready to resume fighting on a moment's notice. This family quarrel, initiated and abetted by the great powers of the US, Japan, Russia and China, is one of the epochal struggles of modern times. But while much has been written about the war that began it all, few understand the Koreas of today. For twenty years Don Oberdorfer has had unique access to the key people who have controlled the events and decisions that shape the contemporary Koreas. His book is the only one to explain the Korean history as well as just what political and economic crises loom on the horizon. Unlike the US edition of this title, the UK edition contained chapters on the collapse of the Korean economy and this paperback edition will be further updated to cover events since its hb publication.

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Sphere

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0751526681

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9780751526684

Tet!

The Turning Point in the Vietnam War

By: Don Oberdorfer

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Tet!

The Turning Point in the Vietnam War

By: Don Oberdorfer

Finalist for the 1971 National Book Award In early 1968, Communist forces in Vietnam launched a surprise offensive that targeted nearly every city, town, and major military base throughout South Vietnam. For several hours, the U.S. embassy in Saigon itself came under siege by Viet Cong soldiers. Militarily, the offensive was a failure, as the North Vietnamese Army and its guerrilla allies in the south suffered devastating losses. Politically, however, it proved to be a crucial turning point in America's involvement in Southeast Asia and public opinion of the war. In this classic work of military history and war reportage—long considered the definitive history of Tet and its aftermath—Don Oberdorfer moves back and forth between the war and the home front to document the lasting importance of this military action. Based on his own observations as a correspondent for the Washington Post and interviews with hundreds of people who were caught up in the struggle, Tet! remains an essential contribution to our understanding of the Vietnam War.

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JHU Press

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0801867037

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9780801867033

From the Cold War to a New Era

The United States and the Soviet Union, 1983-1991

By: Don Oberdorfer

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From the Cold War to a New Era

The United States and the Soviet Union, 1983-1991

By: Don Oberdorfer

First published in 1991 as THE TURN, this is the gripping narrative of the passage of the United States and the Soviet Union from the Cold War to a new era. Now this widely praised book is available in a new, updated paperback edition that brings the narrative up to the dramatic collapse of the Soviet Union. Replete with historical personalities, as riveting as a spy thriller, this is an enthralling record of history in the making. 34 photos.

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0801859220

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9780801859229

The Two Koreas

A Contemporary History

By: Don Oberdorfer,Robert Carlin

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The Two Koreas

A Contemporary History

By: Don Oberdorfer,Robert Carlin

An acclaimed history of the Korean Peninsula from World War II to the present day North Korea is an impoverished, famine-ridden nation, but it is also a nuclear power whose dictator Kim Jong-un regularly threatens his neighbors and adversaries, the United States in particular, with destruction. Even though Kim and President Donald Trump's responses to him dominate the daily headlines, the idea that North Korea is a menace is not a new one. Indeed, ever since Korea was first divided at the end of World War II, the tension between its northern and southern halves has riveted-and threatened to embroil -- the rest of the world. In this landmark history, veteran journalist Don Oberdorfer and Korea expert Robert Carlin grippingly describe how a historically homogenous people became locked in a perpetual struggle for supremacy -- and how other nations including the United States have tried, and failed, to broker a lasting peace.

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Basic Books

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0465050883

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9780465050888

Senator Mansfield

The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman and Diplomat

By: Don Oberdorfer

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Senator Mansfield

The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman and Diplomat

By: Don Oberdorfer

A spellbinding biography of one of the most powerful and dignified men ever to come to DC—Senator Mike Mansfield. Mike Mansfield's career as the longest serving majority leader is finally given its due in this extraordinary biography. In many respects, Mansfield's dignity and decorum represent the high-water mark of the US Senate: he was respected as a leader who helped build consensus on tough issues and was renowned for his ability to work across the aisle and build strong coalitions. Amazingly, he would have breakfast every morning with a member of the opposing party. Mansfield was instrumental in pushing through some of the most influential legislation of the twentieth century. He was at the helm when the Senate passed landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the creation of Medicare, and the nuclear test ban treaty. Mansfield played a crucial role in shaping America's foreign policy, corresponding with JFK about his opposition to the growing presence of the US in Southeast Asia. As ambassador to Japan, his conversations with Cambodia and China paved the way for Nixon's historic trip to China in 1972.

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Smithsonian Institution

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1588345149

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9781588345141

Bury Us Upside Down

The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail

By: Rick Newman,Don Shepperd

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Bury Us Upside Down

The Misty Pilots and the Secret Battle for the Ho Chi Minh Trail

By: Rick Newman,Don Shepperd

They had the most dangerous job n the Air Force. Now Bury Us Upside Down reveals the never-before-told story of the Vietnam War’s top-secret jet-fighter outfit–an all-volunteer unit composed of truly extraordinary men who flew missions from which heroes are made. In today’s wars, computers, targeting pods, lasers, and precision-guided bombs help FAC (forward air controller) pilots identify and destroy targets from safe distances. But in the search for enemy traffic on the elusive Ho Chi Minh Trail, always risking enemy fire, capture, and death, pilots had to drop low enough to glimpse the telltale signs of movement such as suspicious dust on treetops or disappearing tire marks on a dirt road (indicating a hidden truck park). Written by an accomplished journalist and veteran, Bury Us Upside Down is the stunning story of these brave Americans, the men who flew in the covert Operation Commando Sabre–or “Misty”–the most innovative air operation of the war. In missions that lasted for hours, the pilots of Misty flew zigzag patterns searching for enemy troops, vehicles, and weapons, without benefit of night-vision goggles, infrared devices, or other now common sensors. What they gained in exhilarating autonomy also cost them: of 157 pilots, 34 were shot down, 3 captured, and 7 killed. Here is a firsthand account of courage and technical mastery under fire. Here, too, is a tale of forbearance and loss, including the experience of the family of a missing Misty flier–Howard K. Williams–as they learn, after twenty-three years, that his remains have been found. Now that bombs are smart and remote sensors are even smarter, the missions that the Mistys flew would now be considered no less than suicidal. Bury Us Upside Down reminds us that for some, such dangers simply came with the territory.

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Presidio Press

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0307414701

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9780307414700

Senator Mansfield

The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman and Diplomat

By: Don Oberdorfer

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The Extraordinary Life of a Great American Statesman and Diplomat

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From the Cold War to a New Era

The United States and the Soviet Union, 1983-1991

By: Don Oberdorfer

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The United States and the Soviet Union, 1983-1991

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0801859220

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On Wisconsin!

The History of Badger Athletics

By: Don Kopriva,Jim Mott

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On Wisconsin!

The History of Badger Athletics

By: Don Kopriva,Jim Mott

These unique and easy-to-read vignettes about Badger lore include the football exploits of Pat O'Dea and Alan "The Horse" Ameche; the basketball heroics of Wisconsin's 1941 national championship team; and the thrills generated by Badger greats Suzy Favor, Pat Richter, Michael Finley, Mark Johnson, Scott Lamphear, and many more. Includes a complete listing of Wisconsin s nearly 10,000 letter winners and a detailed history of coaches and administrators behind the scenes.

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1582613141

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Vulture's Vengeance

By: Don Pendleton

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Vulture's Vengeance

By: Don Pendleton

Bolan takes to the skies to rip through adversity and snatch supreme success.

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Gold Eagle

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0373610513

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Tet!

The Turning Point in the Vietnam War

By: Don Oberdorfer

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The Turning Point in the Vietnam War

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Bury Us Upside Down

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Senator Mansfield

From the Cold War to a New Era

From the Cold War to a New Era

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