Operation Paul Bunyan: The Tree That Sparked a Showdown
This is a SeeStew short on Operation Paul Bunyan: The Tree That Sparked a Showdown. It is pulled straight from our YouTube channel and plays here so you can watch without switching apps.
In 1976, a routine tree-trimming operation in the Korean Demilitarized Zone escalated into a tense military showdown. Discover the uncomfortable history behind Operation Paul Bunyan and the price paid.
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