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Exciting War #5 (1952)

Pines · 1952 · 36 pages

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Contains 8 stories
All Blood Runs Red
7 pp · war

Gene Chadwick, a cynical American sergeant, harbors deep prejudice against his multinational allies—Koreans, British, and others fighting alongside him in Korea—blaming them for the death of his buddy. When captured and thrown into a prison camp with soldiers from those very nations, Chadwick must confront his hatred as he and his three hutmates plot a dangerous escape. As they fight for survival against their Communist captors, the sergeant discovers whether soldiers of different nations and backgrounds can truly stand together when it matters most.

Sharp-Shooting Giant
1 pp · war; non-fiction

When hard-pressed U.S. infantry in Korea called for backup in December 1951, the battleship Wisconsin answered with a show of force that turned the tide—from her secondary batteries to her massive 16-inch guns, each volley pushed back the enemy advance. The Navy's versatile gunship proved that no task was impossible, even scoring a direct hit on an enemy tank five miles away, a feat as remarkable as threading a needle with a cannon.

Progress Saves Lives
0.5 pp · non-fiction; war

In this war history lesson, we see how medical response has evolved across three American conflicts—from the delayed aid of the Civil War to the rapid intervention of World War II medics and plasma, and finally to the life-saving helicopter evacuations that define modern warfare in Korea. Through each era, the story illustrates a simple but vital truth: the faster the wounded reach treatment, the more lives are saved.

Expendable
6 pp · war

Jess Taylor finds himself branded a coward after getting separated from his infantry unit during a brutal night attack, and his buddies won't let him forget it—even after he transfers to the artillery. When Taylor is sent forward as a spotter to direct fire on enemy positions, he faces an impossible choice: call in artillery support on an incoming tank attack that will save his old outfit but almost certainly kill him. A sharp, gritty look at courage under fire and what it takes to prove yourself when everyone's already made up their minds.

Heroes Overnight
6 pp · war

A ragtag platoon of misfits and malingerers gets a second chance when their hard-nosed Sergeant Wessel takes command—until his own costly mistake lands him in the very "Awkward Squad" he created, forcing him to lead the unit he once despised. As the outfit prepares for a brutal assault on Hill 508, Wessel discovers that his men have the makings of real soldiers, and that every fighter—including himself—deserves redemption through discipline and trust.

Bed Check Charlie
1 pp · war; non-fiction

During the Korean War, an enemy pilot nicknamed "Bed Check Charlie" became the bane of American forces—first harassing troops with sacks of nails dropped after nightfall, then escalating to deadly mortar shells and raids on air bases. Flying low enough to evade radar detection, Charlie plagued U.S. positions until a B-26 finally caught him on scope and brought him down in 1951. It's a wartime tale that mixed the grim and the grimly comic in equal measure.

Young Soldiers Do Die
7 pp · war

Jim Voyler was drummed out of West Point for not living up to his family's military legacy, but when the Korean War drafts him into service, he finds himself on a flame-swept battlefield where his instincts—and his West Point training—matter far more than his attitude. As his unit fights a desperate holding action against overwhelming Chinese and North Korean forces, Voyler must confront what it really means to be a soldier, especially when his own father appears in command of the division. This is a raw, unflinching look at a young man caught between his rebellion and his blood, forced to prove himself when there's nowhere left to run.

The Eyes of the Army Are Open!
1 pp · non-fiction; war

An Army with its eyes wide open is a successful Army—and the U.S. military has developed numerous methods to spy on enemy movements from the Civil War to the present day. This illustrated history traces reconnaissance techniques across generations, from hot-air balloons during the 1860s through World War II's Piper Cubs and Korea's ranger units, hinting at emerging technologies like reconnaissance plane cameras that may shape the future of battlefield intelligence.

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