Korean Atrocity!

Despite the lack of war crime trials after the Korean War, this book reveals evidence of 1,600 atrocities and war crimes committed against UN troops in Korea. The victims were primarily Americans and British servicemen, who were tortured, killed, or went missing. The perpetrators went unpunished, and many POWs were not released until two years after the end of hostilities. The US Government's news black-out on the missing servicemen raises questions about the efforts made to find them. This book is a shocking, sobering, and thought-provoking account of the conflict.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Korean War ended without a clear victor, resulting in no war crime trials. However, this book reveals evidence of at least 1,600 atrocities and war crimes perpetrated against troops serving with the United Nations command in Korea. The majority of the victims were American servicemen, but many British servicemen were also tortured, killed, or went missing. Despite the extensive research conducted, the perpetrators of these shameful deeds went unpunished.

Korean Atrocity delves into the three phases of this lesser-known conflict, focusing on the experiences of POWs. The first phase witnessed the warring factions fighting to a stalemate. The second phase involved the treatment of POWs in North Korea and China, where conditions were harsh and many prisoners died. The third phase encompassed the repatriation and post-active conflict period, during which it was discovered that 7,956 Americans and 100 British servicemen were unaccounted for. Many POWs remained in captivity for two years after the end of hostilities, and the US Government imposed a news blackout on the missing individuals, raising questions about the efforts made to locate them.

This book is a shocking, sobering, and thought-provoking exploration of a dark chapter in history. It sheds light on the human cost of war and the lack of accountability for those who commit atrocities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking justice and truth, and the need to prevent such crimes from happening in the future.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399074476