Anthony Farrar-Hockley was a British soldier and author whose works often explored the realities of war and its psychological toll. He delved into the complexities of military conflict and the moral dilemmas faced by those engaged in it. His writing was characterized by a keen insight into human nature and a steadfast examination of wartime brutality. Farrar-Hockley's contributions offer profound reflections on the cost of violence and the resilience of the human spirit.
In April 1951, at the height of the Korean War, Chinese troops advanced south of the 38th parallel towards a strategic crossing-point of the Imjin River on the invasion route to the South Korean capital of Seoul. This title describes the fighting, brutal captivity and courageous endurance of those involved.