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Unlike later retrospective histories, Cry Korea by Reginald Thompson 1952 Macdonald & Co. Ltd conveys the atmosphere of reportage written close to events.
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Cry Korea by Reginald Thompson 1952 Macdonald & Co. Ltd is a contemporary journalistic account of the early years of the Korean War, written by British war correspondent Reginald Thompson and published in 1952 by Macdonald & Co. Ltd. Issued while the conflict was still unfolding, this volume captures the immediacy, uncertainty, and human cost of one of the first major confrontations of the Cold War era.
In Cry Korea, Thompson draws on frontline reporting and direct observation to describe the outbreak of hostilities in 1950, the rapid advances and reversals that characterised the early campaigns, and the international dimensions of the conflict under United Nations command. His narrative reflects the volatile military situation, from the initial North Korean offensive across the 38th parallel to the shifting fortunes of allied and communist forces. The book provides readers with insight into the lived experience of soldiers and civilians caught in a rapidly escalating war, while also examining the broader geopolitical stakes at play in East Asia.
Unlike later retrospective histories, Cry Korea by Reginald Thompson 1952 Macdonald & Co. Ltd conveys the atmosphere of reportage written close to events. Thompson’s perspective as a correspondent lends urgency to his descriptions of battlefield conditions, logistical challenges, and the devastating impact on towns and populations. The tone combines factual observation with reflective commentary on the emerging global tension between Western powers and communist states.
For collectors of Korean War material, Cold War journalism, and mid-twentieth-century military reportage, Cry Korea by Reginald Thompson 1952 Macdonald & Co. Ltd offers a valuable period document. It stands as both a historical record and a contemporary witness to a conflict that reshaped international relations in the post-Second World War world.
Condition: Very Good – The book, red cloth covered with gilt text on the spine is in excellent condition with no inscriptions, marking or foxing. The dust jacket is present with moderate damage at the infolds and missing about one fifth on the bottom of the spine. top of dust jacket tape repaired by the spine.
