North Korea attacks South Korean border island--is this the start of a major conflict?

One of the ways a major war, even a World War, could start is by a new Korean Conflict.

This may well be the beginning of one.

I have read numerous books written by retired Generals, Secretaries of State and the like, and all of them include a scenario where a new regional conflict erupts between the Koreas.

China backs the North, and the US (and others) back the South.

I sincerely hope this is just a skirmish, but I must admit I am doubtful that is the case.

Stay tuned.

TW

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101123/wl_afp/nkoreaskoreamilitarynuclearweapons_20101123092327