American Military History

Discuss John F. Kennedy's concept of flexible response. How did this policy differ from Dwight D. Eisenhower's New Look? What impact did flexible response have on the U.S. military and NATO? Who were the major political and military personalities involved in this policy?

Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

Answer EITHER question a or question b.

1. Discuss the major military operations—land, sea, and air—of the Korean War from June 1950 until December 1950. Describe key events which show U.S. actions as a superpower. Also, provide a discussion of the major leaders involved in U.S. military operations during this time period, and identify the military spending trends in this time period.
2. Discuss the major military operations—land, sea, and air—of the Korean War from January 1951 until the conclusion of the conflict in July 1953. Describe key events that show U.S. actions as a superpower. Also, provide a discussion of the major leaders involved in U.S. military operations during this time period, and identify the military spending trends in this time period.

Your response should be at least 500 words in length