The Pentagon theoretically works for the American public. All wars are personal because of the suffering they inflict. Renewed fighting with North Korea would be catastrophic in its intensity--and not just for the other side. But few U.S. citizens or U.S. military personnel know precisely why. It has nothing to do with nuclear weapons. This open-source intelligence study answers that question in 13 unsuspected ways. It comes from an authority on the East Asian thought process and light-infantry tactics.

The competing styles of warfare -- North Korea's early overseas adventures -- The KPA's most recent foreign experience -- The DPRK's new assault force phantom -- The DPRK's tactical orientation -- Extent of North Korea technology -- The dangerous illusion.