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Burchett, Wilfred G., 1911 -

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This monstrous war / Wilfred G. Burchett. (Melbourne : Joseph Waters, 1953) [cover art by Noel Counihan]

Burchett gives the background to Syngman Rhee's rise to power as the leader of South Korea, and his relationship with the United States. He also justifies China's involvement. He also devotes a chapter to the stories of germ warfare. In February 1952 the North Korean Foreign Minister alleged that the Americans were dropping plague and cholera infected insects in the North.