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Is this the bloodiest war of the Twentieth Century? Reviewing Korea, War Without End, by Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman
🇰🇷 Why the Korean War Still Matters | Forgotten Battles, Cold War Flashpoints & Raw Human Stories 🎙️Military history enthusiasts—especially those fascinated by World War II, the Cold War, and the real cost of combat—won’t want to miss this deep-dive podcast episode.
The  @TheHistoryBookBuffs unpack the powerful new book Korea by General Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman, a searing and insightful look at a war too often forgotten by the West.📚
What you'll hear in this episode:
- Why the Korean War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century
- How it shaped the modern Cold War landscape
- Why historians call it the “Forgotten War”
-Firsthand accounts and overlooked battles
Whether you're a Cold War buff, a World War II history lover, or just passionate about true military history, this episode offers a compelling look at a war that changed everything—but is rarely talked about.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Korean War
01:15 Understanding the Misunderstood War
04:22 Casualty Figures and Their Significance
07:08 The Initial Invasion and Miscalculations
10:27 The UN Response and Strategic Decisions
12:51 MacArthur's Leadership and Strategic Failures16:24The Scale of Destruction and Civilian Impact
19:17 Negotiating Peace and POW Issues
22:32Literary Recommendations and Civilian Perspectives🔥
Recommended Reads:
War Trash by Ha Jin – A haunting novel from a Chinese POW’s perspective
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See – Set on Korea’s Jeju Island during and after WWII
The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis – A definitive historical overview
The Cold War: A New Oral History of Life Between East and West by Bridget Kendall – Personal stories from both sides of the Iron Curtain
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more episodes exploring war history, strategy, and the untold stories behind the headlines.
#KoreanWar #MilitaryHistory #ColdWar #WWII #ForgottenWar #RichardDannatt #RobertLyman #WarPodcast #WarTrash #LisaSee #BridgetKendall #JohnLewisGaddis #HistoryBuffs #BattlefieldStories
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By Roger Moorhouse and Antonia Senior🇰🇷 Why the Korean War Still Matters | Forgotten Battles, Cold War Flashpoints & Raw Human Stories 🎙️Military history enthusiasts—especially those fascinated by World War II, the Cold War, and the real cost of combat—won’t want to miss this deep-dive podcast episode.
The  @TheHistoryBookBuffs unpack the powerful new book Korea by General Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman, a searing and insightful look at a war too often forgotten by the West.📚
What you'll hear in this episode:
- Why the Korean War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century
- How it shaped the modern Cold War landscape
- Why historians call it the “Forgotten War”
-Firsthand accounts and overlooked battles
Whether you're a Cold War buff, a World War II history lover, or just passionate about true military history, this episode offers a compelling look at a war that changed everything—but is rarely talked about.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Korean War
01:15 Understanding the Misunderstood War
04:22 Casualty Figures and Their Significance
07:08 The Initial Invasion and Miscalculations
10:27 The UN Response and Strategic Decisions
12:51 MacArthur's Leadership and Strategic Failures16:24The Scale of Destruction and Civilian Impact
19:17 Negotiating Peace and POW Issues
22:32Literary Recommendations and Civilian Perspectives🔥
Recommended Reads:
War Trash by Ha Jin – A haunting novel from a Chinese POW’s perspective
The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See – Set on Korea’s Jeju Island during and after WWII
The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis – A definitive historical overview
The Cold War: A New Oral History of Life Between East and West by Bridget Kendall – Personal stories from both sides of the Iron Curtain
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more episodes exploring war history, strategy, and the untold stories behind the headlines.
#KoreanWar #MilitaryHistory #ColdWar #WWII #ForgottenWar #RichardDannatt #RobertLyman #WarPodcast #WarTrash #LisaSee #BridgetKendall #JohnLewisGaddis #HistoryBuffs #BattlefieldStories