Geojedo prison camp

The video covers the Koji Island prison camp incident where Brigadier General Francis Dodd was kidnapped by prisoners. After a controversial bargain, Dodd was freed, but the incident was used by communist negotiators in truce talks. General Charles Coulson promised better treatment for prisoners, but his agreement was repudiated by General Mark Clark. The UN faced a propaganda blow, leading to high-level investigations and a new camp commander, General Hayden L. Boatner, who tightened discipline.

What was the significant event that took place at the Koji Island prison camp?

• A mass escape of prisoners

• A kidnapping of a high-ranking officer

• A peace treaty signing

• A prisoner exchange program

What promise did Brigadier General Charles Coulson make to the prisoners?

• To provide better medical facilities

• To allow them to return home

• To end inhumane treatment and forced screening

• To increase their rations

Why did General Mark Clark repudiate the agreement made by Coulson?

• He thought it would lead to more kidnappings

• He believed the prisoners were never mistreated

• He wanted to negotiate a better deal

• He was not informed about the agreement

What was the key issue in the deadlock of the truce talks?

• The location of the talks

• The repatriation of non-communist prisoners

• The involvement of a third-party mediator

• The number of prisoners to be released

What action did Brigadier General Hayden L. Boatner take upon assuming command?

• He relaxed the camp rules

• He tightened up discipline

• He initiated a prisoner exchange

• He closed the camp