New Zealand and the Korean War Volume 1: Politics and Diplomacy

by McGibbon, Ian

• ISBN13: 9780195582536
• ISBN10: 0195582535
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1993-04-29
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This is the first of a series of volumes prepared in the Historical Branch, Department of Internal Affairs, dealing with New Zealand's involvement in conflicts since the Second World War. It covers the political, diplomatic, and social aspects of New Zealand's involvement in the Korean War, and seeks to explain why New Zealand felt the need, for the fourth time in its history, to send soldiers overseas to fight in a conflict whose direct significance to New Zealand's security was not immediately obvious. Although New Zealand's contribution to the United Nations forces was not large, the crisis had a major impact in New Zealand eyes to confirm the necessity of firmly resisting apparent Soviet encroachment. They also provided an opportunity for New Zealand to pursue its goal of obtaining a commitment by the United States to its security. The Anzus Treaty of 1951 was the successful achievement of this objective, and was to have a far-reaching impact on New Zealand's international relations in the long term.

Table of Contents

Preface
Abbreviations
List of Maps
Note on Usage
North Korea's Bid for Victory
Introduction	p. 1
The Roots of Dilemma	p. 15
Post-war Defence Policy	p. 26
Regional Security	p. 34
The Korean Problem	p. 45
Resort to War	p. 53
The American Reaction	p. 64
New Zealand Involvement	p. 73
Ground-force Contribution	p. 86
The China Problem	p. 102
A Commonwealth Force	p. 109
Security Implications	p. 116
Social and Economic Repercussions	p. 128
The Consequences of Temptation
New Zealand and the Invasion of North Korea	p. 141
Chinese Reaction	p. 153
An Entirely New War	p. 166
Adjusting to Defeat	p. 177
Initial Peace Proposals	p. 189
The American Commitment	p. 206
Reinforcement of Kayforce	p. 216
The Recrossing Issue	p. 224
Armistice Talks Begin	p. 239
Narrowing the Issues	p. 251
Stalemate at Panmunjom	p. 268
Defence Issues	p. 284
The Home Front	p. 301
Armistice Achieved	p. 321
The Geneva Conference and Withdrawal of Forces	p. 340
Conclusion	p. 361
Appendix I: United Nations Resolutions	p. 370
Appendix II: Contributions to the United Nations Effort in Korea	p. 380
Notes	p. 382
Bibliography	p. 447
Index	p. 459
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