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

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Coming Together/Coming Apart is a history podcast about civil wars, struggles for independence, and national disintegration. I will take a deep and honest look at why countries form and the ways in which they break down. New episodes release every Tuesday. First up, a History of the Korean War. Next up, a History of the Rwandan Civil War and Genocide.

1.23 - Give Me Tomorrow: Thanksgiving in the Korean War

Nov 24, 2020

On November 23rd, the fighting men of the UN celebrated their first Thanksgiving in Korea. Just a few days later, they would begin the long march south. Elsewhere, US Marines fought the Chinese and the Cold at "Frozen Chosin."

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1.22 - Sometimes You Hear the Bullet

Nov 17, 2020

The month of November went well for United Nations forces in Korea, until it didn't.

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1.21 - Follow the Yalu Brick Road

Nov 11, 2020

On October 19th, 1950, Chinese troops crossed the Yalu River into Korea. Why did the Chinese decide to intervene? Why did these Chinese soldiers fight as "volunteers?" How much time did Mao spend agonizing over this monumental decision?

1.20 - 38 Across: October, 1950

Nov 3, 2020

In the first week of October, South Korean and United Nations forces separately crossed the 38th Parallel, invading North Korea. Their targets were Wonsan and Pyongyang, that would both fall within ten days of the crossings. Around the same time, the Supreme Commander meets his Commander-in-Chief and makes a most...