I Will Shoot Them from My Loving Heart: Memoir of a South Korean Officers in the Korean War

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This is a very personal narrative by a young officer assigned to the ROK 76th Field Artillery Battalion. His unit operated closely with the US Army 300th Field Artillery Battalion during June  July of 1953. But, the story starts with his childhood and the later destruction of his personal dreams with the outbreak of war.

The disturbing title comes from the ROK Combat Code initiated on June 26th 1950, later rescinded in July 1951. The Officer Candidates had to repeat the sentence:

'While engaged in combat I will advance according to the order received, and if I see my comrades or subordinates retreat without permission, I will shoot them from my loving heart of patriotism and friendship.'

This is a very compelling personal memoir by this University professor.

Obtain from McFarland Press

Box 611

Jefferson, NC 28640

800-253-2187

Print and EBook versions

Price: $35.00

978-0-7864-6503-3

GA-Hurh@wiu.edu

http://www.mcfarlandpub.com