Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Part I. The Dangers of Doctrinal Difference
5. 1. The Military Language of Diplomacy 3
6. 2. Doctrinal Differences and Misperception 18
7. Part II. Chinese and American Puzzles
8. 3. Comparing Theories of Victory: Facing Off over Korea 51
9. 4. The United States Crosses the 38th Parallel 87
10. 5. China Crosses the Yalu 134
11. 6. China Postpones the Invasion of Taiwan 169
12. Part III. Extending The Story
13. 7. The Emergence of Doctrinal Differences in the Middle East, 1956 to 1973 199
14. 8. Implications for Theory and Dangers in the Taiwan Strait Today 231
15. Index 253