Korea. Is this the bloodiest war of the Twentieth Century?

🇰🇷 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 centuryHow it shaped the modern Cold War landscapeWhy historians call it the “Forgotten War”Firsthand accounts and overlooked battlesWhether 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.Chapters00:00Introduction to the Korean War01:15Understanding the Misunderstood War04:22Casualty Figures and Their Significance07:08The Initial Invasion and Miscalculations10:27The UN Response and Strategic Decisions12:51MacArthur's Leadership and Strategic Failures16:24The Scale of Destruction and Civilian Impact19:17Negotiating Peace and POW Issues22:32Literary Recommendations and Civilian Perspectives🔥 Recommended Reads:War Trash by Ha Jin – A haunting novel from a Chinese POW’s perspectiveThe Island of Sea Women by Lisa See – Set on Korea’s Jeju Island during and after WWIIThe Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis – A definitive historical overviewThe 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