Description: Naval dominance was crucial to the defence of South Korea, and this illustrated study explains how the US Navy brought its war-winning fleet to bear in a complex campaign.
Brief description: Dr Corbin Williamson is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean at the Air War College where he teaches courses on strategy, World War II, and the Korean War. He holds a Ph.D. in history from Ohio State University and has previously worked in the Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. His first book, The U.S. Navy and its Cold War Alliances, 1950-1953 was published in 2020.
Review Quotes:
"Osprey adds its usual flavourful artwork and graphics to produce a useful survey of this often overlooked aspect of an often overlooked war." --Neil Smith
"ably written and engaging analysis of the roles and contribution of maritime power in the Korean War, and as is the norm from Osprey, the text is accompanied by excellent illustrations, photos, maps and diagrams." --The Naval Review "an interesting read, well illustrated and plenty of data for the naval buffs." --The Balkan Wargamer "It is still an interesting read, well illustrated and plenty of data for the naval buffs." --The Balkan Wargamer