Burned Quote by Curtis LeMay
“We went over there and fought the war and eventually burned down every town in North Korea anyway, someway or another, and some in South Korea too. Over a period of three years or so, we killed off - what - twenty percent of the population of Korea as direct casualties of war, or from starvation and exposure?”
About This Quote
The speaker describes the massive civilian death toll caused by the Korean War, emphasizing that both North and South Korea suffered extensive loss of life due to combat, famine, and exposure.
In simple terms: War's civilian devastation
Key Takeaway
War kills civilians
Themes
war
civilian casualties
humanitarian crisis
historical memory
ethics of conflict
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical quote
political statement
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- education
- policy debate
Key Concepts
military strategy
population impact
Practical Applications
- war studies curricula
- humanitarian advocacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies remember civilian suffering in war?
- What responsibilities do leaders have to protect non‑combatants?
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