#KoreanWarAtrocities
While there are many examples of the intended misuse of photographs of dead bodies that have nothing to do with the Japanese military, for some reason the horrors of the Korean War are not well known, so here are some reports of atrocities committed by the
While there are many examples of the intended misuse of photographs of dead bodies that have nothing to do with the Japanese military, for some reason the horrors of the Korean War are not well known, so here are some reports of atrocities committed by the
North Korean and Chinese forces. From the British Archives WO208/4005.
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https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694306265649157?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
By June 30, 1953, 1,615 cases had been reported, killing 11,622 UN soldiers, 17,354 civilians, and 839 unknown.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694342160535553?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #16 Hill303:
Thirty-four American POWs were executed with their hands tied with wires and shoelaces.
Thirty-four American POWs were executed with their hands tied with wires and shoelaces.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694373026357249?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #67 Naedae Murders:
Six U.S. POWs shot dead, possibly also bayoneted. The Communists used it as a "U.N. atrocity" for propaganda purposes, but the survivors left testimonies.
Six U.S. POWs shot dead, possibly also bayoneted. The Communists used it as a "U.N. atrocity" for propaganda purposes, but the survivors left testimonies.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694388134232074?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #76 Sunchon Tunnel Massacre:
After Pyongyang fell into the hands of U.N. forces, North Korean troops moved prisoners of war to the north.
Later, 138 U.S. POWs were executed. Some of them were shot dead while eating.
After Pyongyang fell into the hands of U.N. forces, North Korean troops moved prisoners of war to the north.
Later, 138 U.S. POWs were executed. Some of them were shot dead while eating.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694406002020353?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #90 Kongju:
On September 27, 1950, one woman and 35 male "political prisoners" sat in a semicircle when they were told by a North Korean military officer that they would have a lecture, the order was given and the guards began firing.
Two survive.
On September 27, 1950, one woman and 35 male "political prisoners" sat in a semicircle when they were told by a North Korean military officer that they would have a lecture, the order was given and the guards began firing.
Two survive.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694417569927168?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #117 Mokpo Murders:
On September 28, 1950, approximately 282 Korean "political prisoners" held at Mokpo Prison were loaded onto four trucks and transported to their respective execution sites by the North Korean military, who sensed defeat, and most were killed. Some escaped
On September 28, 1950, approximately 282 Korean "political prisoners" held at Mokpo Prison were loaded onto four trucks and transported to their respective execution sites by the North Korean military, who sensed defeat, and most were killed. Some escaped
due to truck breakdowns.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694425660743680?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #141 Changhyon Massacre:
October 8, 1950 North Korean POWs confess to killing 1,800 South Korean civilians in Seoul and Quezon. The POWs were taken to Pyongyang, divided into groups, taken out and shot dead. The bodies were buried by neighboring residents.
October 8, 1950 North Korean POWs confess to killing 1,800 South Korean civilians in Seoul and Quezon. The POWs were taken to Pyongyang, divided into groups, taken out and shot dead. The bodies were buried by neighboring residents.
When U.S. soldiers went to investigate, they reported that the smell of death was all over the area, and when they dug into the ground, they found a skull.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694435211100160?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #63 Ku-Jang-Dong train massacre:
On December 21, 1950, 30 U.S. POWs were shot and bayoneted when North Korean troops decided to dispose of wounded POWs before evacuating. Seven of them were oiled and burned. Three survivors, one with half his face shot off and the bone of his
On December 21, 1950, 30 U.S. POWs were shot and bayoneted when North Korean troops decided to dispose of wounded POWs before evacuating. Seven of them were oiled and burned. Three survivors, one with half his face shot off and the bone of his
left leg exposed. They all stated that it was a traitor in the Korean army who ordered this massacre.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694451489247232?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #113 Chinese Torture:
November 8, 1950: Survivor of U.S. POW testifies. Wounded men were captured by Chinese troops, hung and set on fire. The Chinese soldiers stabbed sticks and bayoneted the dead or unconscious soldiers in the eyes."
November 8, 1950: Survivor of U.S. POW testifies. Wounded men were captured by Chinese troops, hung and set on fire. The Chinese soldiers stabbed sticks and bayoneted the dead or unconscious soldiers in the eyes."
These were confirmed by the bodies recovered.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694461400408065?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #164 Bamboo spear case:
In December 1950, Korean troops found the bodies of five U.S. military pilots near Muju. They had been tortured by being pierced all over their bodies with bamboo spears and sharp objects.
In December 1950, Korean troops found the bodies of five U.S. military pilots near Muju. They had been tortured by being pierced all over their bodies with bamboo spears and sharp objects.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694472846630913?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #279
Massacre of 1,250 American POWs:
Confession of a truck driver, a North Korean POW. American POWs were taken from a camp in Pyongyang in a Russian-made truck and taken to a mountainous area. The driver and guards fired on the POWs for 40 minutes after a signal, executing
Massacre of 1,250 American POWs:
Confession of a truck driver, a North Korean POW. American POWs were taken from a camp in Pyongyang in a Russian-made truck and taken to a mountainous area. The driver and guards fired on the POWs for 40 minutes after a signal, executing
about 1,250 of them.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694482522890241?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #1670 Artillery FO Team Torture:
September 21, 1952.
The bodies of two mutilated U.S. soldiers and several Korean troops were found near Hill 854.
One was headless and both legs had been severed with a blunt instrument.
The other U.S. soldier had his eyes gouged out,
September 21, 1952.
The bodies of two mutilated U.S. soldiers and several Korean troops were found near Hill 854.
One was headless and both legs had been severed with a blunt instrument.
The other U.S. soldier had his eyes gouged out,
bayonet wounds all over his body, and the bone of his upper leg exposed.
One Korean soldier had his genitals mutilated with a sharp blade.
One Korean soldier had his genitals mutilated with a sharp blade.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694492232663042?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #32 Suchon jail:
On September 23, 1950, North Korean troops disposed of landowners and government officials held in Sucheon Prison before withdrawing. UN forces recovered 32 charred bodies. Local residents stated that over 280 people were killed.
On September 23, 1950, North Korean troops disposed of landowners and government officials held in Sucheon Prison before withdrawing. UN forces recovered 32 charred bodies. Local residents stated that over 280 people were killed.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694508259090434?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #36 Killing at Seoul Hospital:
On June 28, 1950, North Korean troops invaded Seoul and occupied a university hospital with 150 wounded South Korean troops. Patients were murdered on their sickbeds and their bodies buried behind the hospital.
On June 28, 1950, North Korean troops invaded Seoul and occupied a university hospital with 150 wounded South Korean troops. Patients were murdered on their sickbeds and their bodies buried behind the hospital.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694516328931329?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #53 Yongchong mass murder:
A nightmarish mass murder. About 500 surviving Korean POWs who had left Seoul were taken to an apple orchard, lined up in four rows and shot to death. Those still breathing were beaten to death. Another group of 90 were taken to a coal mine and shot
A nightmarish mass murder. About 500 surviving Korean POWs who had left Seoul were taken to an apple orchard, lined up in four rows and shot to death. Those still breathing were beaten to death. Another group of 90 were taken to a coal mine and shot
to death.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694528320462848?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
KWC #733 Chonju:
On September 30, 1950 the CIC team counted 315 bodies two days after the victims' families began taking their bodies. The total number of victims ranged from about 600 to 2,000, all tied up behind their backs. Some were stabbed with bayonets, others had their
On September 30, 1950 the CIC team counted 315 bodies two days after the victims' families began taking their bodies. The total number of victims ranged from about 600 to 2,000, all tied up behind their backs. Some were stabbed with bayonets, others had their
heads split open with blunt objects such as axes.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1182694544502149123?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
Finally, material on the Daejeon massacre of 1950:
Between 1,000-5,000 Korean soldiers and civilians were executed, as well as 42 American soldiers.
Between 1,000-5,000 Korean soldiers and civilians were executed, as well as 42 American soldiers.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1184047562468278273?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
The next photo is also of the Daejeon massacre by North Korean troops, which the CCP is using in its propaganda as a "massacre by U.S. troops".
As in the case of KWC #67,
As in the case of KWC #67,
the massacre on the Communist side is being used as a barbaric act on the part of the US and UN.
https://twitter.com/r9DTzOFLQH53XtV/status/1184049264181284864?s=20&t=WJIVX_v2HzzpxQMH0NDXrw
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