Summary of Max Hastings's Korean War

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 In 1882, Korea signed a treaty of amity and commerce with the United States. In the following years, Korea was invaded by Japan, and in 1904, became a Japanese protectorate. In a characteristic exercise of the colonial cynicism of the period, the British accepted Japanese support for their rule in India in exchange for blessing Tokyo’s takeover of Korea. #2 The Korean War, which was triggered by the annexation