The Axe Murder Incident That Almost Sparked War
In 1976, a routine tree-trimming mission in the Korean DMZ escalated into a brutal assault.
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In 1976, a routine tree-trimming mission in the Korean DMZ escalated into a brutal assault. A North Korean officer, claiming the tree was sacred, ordered his men to attack. Two US soldiers were killed, pushing the world to the brink of war.
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