Dr. John Foster’s lecture series on The Korean War continues with a spotlight on General Matthew Ridgway. He discusses how Ridgway’s tactics differed from his predecessors and the difference those adjustments made. Foster also discusses the Battle of Chipyong-ni and President Truman’s escalating frustration with General Douglas MacArthur.mand American forces in Korea.
The two previous lectures in the series can be watched in their entirety on our YouTube channel:
In addition to being a reference librarian, Foster has a doctorate degree in history. He has taught history at both high school and college levels. Previously, he has led series on the Battles of World War II, the Cold War, the American Revolution, The Vietnam Wars, and US Presidents of the 20th Century at the library.