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And the wind blew cold : the story of an American POW in North Korea

Title: And the wind blew cold : the story of an American POW in North Korea / by Richard M. Bassett, with Lewis H. Carlson.
Author: Bassett, Richard M., 1928-
Publication: Kent [Ohio] : Kent State University Press, ©2002.

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Additional Authors

Carlson, Lewis H.

Description

xiii, 117 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm

Summary

"When Richard Bassett returned from Korea on convalescent leave in 1953, he set down his experiences in training, combat, and captivity."
"Bassett captures in plain language and vivid detail those days of his captivity. He describes the shock of capture and ensuing long march to Pyokdong, North Korea, Camp 5 on the Yellow River, where many prisoners died of untreated wounds, disease, hunger, paralyzing cold, and brutal mistreatment in the bitter winter of 1950-51. He recounts Chinese attempts to mentally break down prisoners in order to exploit them for propaganda. Bassett takes the reader through typical days in a prisoner's life, discussing food, clothing, shelter, and work; the struggle against unremitting boredom; religious, social, and recreational diversions; and even those moments of terror when all seemed lost."
"Bassett's story is important to general audiences and scholars alike because it has no counterpart in the literature of the Korean War. And the Wind Blew Cold refutes Cold War era propaganda that often unfairly characterized POWs as brainwashed victims or even traitors who lacked the grit that Americans expected of their brave sons." "Bassett concludes his memoir with a candid discussion of the war's aftermath, his battle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, harassment by a government eager to impugn the loyalty of repatriated POWs, and his long struggle with the Veterans Administration to receive compensation for enduring physical and mental scars."--Jacket.

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Contents

Foreword / Lewis H. Carlson -- Basic Training -- Combat -- Captured and Marched -- Camp Five -- Repatriation.

ISBN

LCCN

2002002001

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Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library