Existing Literature 2
Theory 5
Definition 6
Hypotheses 8
H1 9
H2 10
Research Methodology 12
Comparing the Theories of Military Victory over Korea 13
U.S. Beliefs about Effective Strategy and Doctrine 13
Chinese Beliefs about Effective Strategy and Doctrine 15
Fear of Invasion, But Confidence in Strategic Value of Hinterland 15
People’s War 16
Views on Atomic Weapons 16
Summary 17
The Chinese Approval of the North Korean Invasion 18
Signaling by United States 19
Changes in Grand Strategy 19
Acheson’s Speech 21
Military Signals 23
Summary 24
Interpretation by the Chinese 24
Conclusion 28
US Crosses 38
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Parallel 28
Historical Background 29
Chinese Signaling 30
Diplomatic Signals 30
Military Signals and Policy 31
U.S. Interpretation 32
Role of Panikkar 32
Ignorance Was Not an Excuse 33
People’s War Was Not Threatening. 34
China Had Already Missed Its Chance 35
Summary 36
China Postpones the Invasion of Taiwan 36
The Two Sides’ Doctrinal Beliefs about Effective Naval Strategy 37
Signaling by the United States 41
Interpretation by China 43
Summary: 43
Conclusion and Implications 44