Posted on 12/29/2024 3:03:35 PM PST by PJ-Comix
One of the objections I heard about Squid Games Season 2 is its credibility. Namely that such an island could remain hidden. However, as I pointed out, Korea is surrounded by almost 4000 mostly uninhabited islands. In addition, there was a furious search by the Communist forces during the Korean War for the "King of Spies," an American by the name of Donald Nichols operating on several of those islands who was the cause for devastatingly effective bombing attacks upon them yet this person was never caught due to the large number of islands.
Nichols was extremely eccentric. A 7th grade dropout assigned to least favorite postwar posting, Korea. Everybody else wanted duty in Japan but Nichols figured out he could be a king in Korea by learning to speak Korean which he did. Not only that while still an enlisted man he because close friends of President Rhee of Korea (south). The guy was really strange like he lived on a diet consisting of mostly Coca-Cola and chocolate candy. He quickly outgrew his regular uniform so he wore a non-regulation uniform but his superiors did not object because he was about the only person in the U.S. military who could speak Korean. After the Korean War broke out (his warnings were ignored by his superiors) he was about the only source of information on air force targeting of the Communist forces. Under normal circumstances Nichols would probably have a statue in Washington D.C. but after the war the military pretended they had nothing to do with him because of his postwar (and some prewar) activities which involve some really sick stuff.
Here is one of the reviews of "King of Spies":
There are many things to like about this book. First of all, it reads like a spy thriller--but it's true! I am someone who was totally ignorant of anything having to do with the Korean War, and I found it easy to follow (as one would a novel) with fascinating information about the "King of Spies"--Donald Nichols--as well as about the war and the actions of the countries involved, especially the United States. This is a book that will interest anyone who reads novels--not necessarily spy thrillers (as I don't)--and who just enjoys a great story while learning about American history as well. The book is far from dry or academic and includes personal history about Donald Nichols that is so incredible as to be almost unbelievable.
The "King of Spies" arose to his position with only a 7th grade education and no personal advantages to speak of. How could this possibly happen? How did he become a close advisor to the leader of South Korea? This aspect was especially amazing to me.
PING!
One other thing. Nichols was answerable ONLY to the head of the air force in Korea during the Korean War and acted completely independent of any command. His spy network was entirely his alone and he took no orders from anyone.
interesting!
*yawn*
How One Man Helped Burn Down North Korea (Donald Nichols)
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4287060/posts
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4287060/posts
from link:
“A seventh-grade dropout from South Florida, he (Donald Nichols) was grossly overweight, drank Coca-Cola by the case & ate Hershey’s chocolate bars by the box.”
Florida man? Figures.
Crazy it only took Koreans 25 years to steal Battle Royale
The author sounds like another Ward Churchill type...
The book is published by Penguin Random House, the author wrote for the Guardian and Wash Post, and given the topic there is no one alive who can defend themselves against revisionism. Is there some reason to believe Penguin and a leftist writer got it right *this time* after theis participation in making up crap for the Russia hoax?
“The incoming 47th president announced he is suing several media outlets, including the New York Times, CBS News, Penguin Random House, and the Daily Beast, alleging widespread bias and defamation...”
bkmk
I listened to the book on Audible. I have a vast library of Audible books. At first I was against the idea of reading but then I found out that it gives me more opportunities to NOT strain my eyes plus I can “read” the book while driving or laying in the dark at night before sleeping. In bed I set the timer for end of chapter or for 30 minutes which seems to work out.
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