Season 2 coming....someday. CT/CA will continue its temporary hiatus indefinitely until life settles down. I'll publish a trailer before the release of the first episodes, so keep an eye here and on Twitter! Thank you for your continued support. -Trevor

Coming Together/Coming Apart: A History of the Korean War

Update

On July 27th, 1953, the Korean War ended. Today, this series of the podcast ends.

1.35 - Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen

On July 27th, 1953, the Korean War ended. Or did it? What is the Korean Armistice Agreement, and why does it still matter to this day? Opening Excerpt from Dwight Eisenhower's Address to the American Society of Newspaper Editors retrieved from American Rhetoric

1.34 - Cry Korea: Armistice and Aftermath

The first six months of 1953 proceeded just as the last eighteen months had...but everyone had the gut feeling that things were coming to close. When will the Korean War ever end?

1.33 - Divided We Stand: Civilians and Guerillas in the Korean War

Special Episode (NOTE - I originally planned this for a Friday morning release, but bumped it to Tuesday because I've hit my data limit for the month on my hosting account. New regular episodes will recommence on April 1.) Harry Truman's Farewell Address - https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/harrystrumantrumanfarewelladdress.html  Dwight Eisenhower's Inaugural Address - https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/dwighteisenhowerfirstinaugural.htm 

Addendum - Goodbye, Harry/Hello, Dwight

The second half of 1952 transpired much like the first half of 1952. Why was that? Also, who wins the US Presidential Election of 1952? And finally, who else went along with the "imperialist crusade" of the Americans in Korea?

1.32 - Friends in High Places: Coalition Building in the Korean War

Over 200,000 people were taken prisoner in Korea; what were their lives like? One of those men taken prisoner just so happened to be an American general taken prisoner in his own camp... Also, how're those negotiations going?

1.31 - Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Prisoners of War in Korea

The Korean War really slows down in the second half of 1952....or does it? Negotiations begin, negotiations stall, and negotiations begin again. (Also, let's talk about the air war.)

1.30 - A War for All Seasons: The Air War in Korea

The gears of war were grinding slower than ever in June of 1951. It didn't help that they were nearing the one year anniversary of the invasion and were right about back where they started... You can reach me by email at ctcapodcast@gmail.com or on social media as @CTCApodcast.

1.29 - Gridlock

The Fifth Phase Offensive restarted in May, 1951. How'd that go for the Communists? Note: This is a shorter episode because there's not much that happened in May and also, you know, democracy might be collapsing around us. Please take care of yourself!

1.28 - The Breaking of the Wave

Douglas is out and Matthew is in. Will the Korean War continue on as it has without it's American Hero at the helm?

1.27 - Supreme Commander Who?

I forgot to mention this last week, but there is not a full episode this week. Take the time you would spend listening to this podcast and spend it with someone you care about. (I'll count it if you choose to spend it with yourself.) It's been a difficult year, and it's an achievement to just make it through. If you have a book recommendation you think I should check out, please find me on social media (@CTCApodcast pretty much everywhere) or rocket an email my way (ctcapodcast@gmail.com). Happy holidays, and I'll be back with Episode 27 next week!

Happy Holidays!

Old soldiers never die; they just fade away. Bye-bye, Douglas MacArthur. You're 5000 candles in the wind. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/douglasmacarthurfarewelladdress.htm https://donate.urbangateways.org/trevorowens

1.26 - Abyssinia, Douglas

By February, 1951, everyone was tired. The men, the vehicles, just all...tired. And cold. A bit of a rest was required, but, as always, there's no rest for the wicked. Combat would pick back up again in no time at all.

1.25 - They Call the Wind Korea

As 1950 rolls over to 1951, the Korean War continues on. The Chinese and North Koreans continue their drive down the Peninsula, attempting to push the imperialists and traitors out of the Land of the Morning Calm. The United Nations forces withdraw....and withdraw again....and withdraw again....trading space for time in a bid to stop the Communist onslaught.

1.24 - 38 Down: January, 1951

Coming Together/Coming Apart is a history podcast about national independence, liberation, and disintegration. Series 2: A History of the Rwandan Civil War and Genocide. // Series 1: A History of the Korean War.

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Coming Together/Coming Apart: A History of the Korean War

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