#1-11 [1952-1953] Battle Stories was written during and set in the Korean war. With this in mind a national slant, even some jingoism, is to be expected. Evil Asian soldiers were continuously bested by outnumbered and outgunned G.I.s. Throwing yourself on a grenade to save the troops was only natural. And if you weren't brave, well you'd better get brave soon, because you were a G.I., an AMERICAN.