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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series brings viewers into the heat of battle and shows how our fighting forces respond when under pressure-and even when taken prisoner by the enemy. After two days and nights of continuous enemy attacks, he realizes that to remain will only result in the company's annihilation. The order is to divide into small groups and escape back to their own lines by infiltration, but before...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series describes events in Korea from August 10 to September 20, 1950, showing how American troops fought to hold on to the Pusan perimeter, the air support they received from carriers, and the march on Seoul. This video from the National Archives and Records Administration also includes a report from Lieutenant Tom Dreisenstock, platoon leader of the 24th Infantry Division.
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This archival footage reveals an inspiring account of the American soldier's combat history from the American Revolution era through the Korean War. Note: This historical recording may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material.
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John Foster Dulles, a senior foreign policy adviser, traveled to South Korea at the eve of the Korean War to report on the situation for President Harry S. Truman. This conflict, which followed an invasion by North Korea, raised worldwide fears that the growing cold war tension between the United States and the Soviet Union would erupt into a nuclear war.
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In the wake of World War II and the emergence of the cold war, fear of a nuclear war with the Soviet Union guided U.S. foreign policy. President Harry S. Truman announced in 1951 that he would not press to widen the Korean War to China and would negotiate a peace treaty that recognized the 38th parallel as the border between the two Koreas. Truman's announcement led to attacks by Republican opponents that he was &"soft" on communism.
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On July 27, 1953, generals from the United States, North Korea, and China signed an armistice that ended the Korean War. The agreement established a demilitarized zone at the 38th parallel and provided for voluntary prisoner repatriation. The armistice was not a formal peace treaty, however, and U.S. troops continue to be stationed in South Korea.
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series, originally broadcast as "The First Forty Days," is a story of how a handful of men were locked in bitter combat with a ruthless enemy army of five divisions. A soldier of the Army Infantry tells the dramatic story of our first 40 days in Korea-a glowing tribute to the officers and men of the 24th Infantry Division. This video from the National Archives and Records Administration...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series is a study of American soldiers helping a nation to help itself. Through the Armed Forces Assistance to Korea (AFAC) program, Army know-how, supervision, and equipment played a pivotal role in the rehabilitation of housing, public buildings, businesses, and transportation facilities. Featuring footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary...
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The Medical Corps saves more lives than in any other time of combat. Produced by the U.S. Army as part of The Big Picture series, this graphic documentary shows the treatment that was administered to our wounded troops in battle. With footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, cameras follow the wounded soldier from the time he calls "Medic" until he is released for duty. An interview with Lieutenant Colonel S.J. Newsom,...
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This episode of the Air Force Story highlights in Korea from November 1950 to July 1953, including the U.N. withdrawal from the Yalu River; the U.N. counterattack; armistice talks; prisoner of war exchanges; and the cease-fire being signed. It shows how the U.S. Air Force, with superior tactical and logistical air support, played a large part in helping to end the Korean War. Note: This historical recording may contain variations in audio and video...
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Produced by the U.S. Army, this historical recording in The Big Picture series follows United Nations forces as they escape the Chinese trap. With footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary follows the Army's 7th Division at the Manchurian border, men enjoying a hot Thanksgiving Day dinner on the banks of the Yalu River, the evacuation of the Hungnam beachhead, and much more. An interview with Sergeant Charles...
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The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of the last major UN offensive strikes during the Korean War. The ridge was heavily fortified by North Korean troops, and it provided a strategic high point over the surrounding valley. After taking Heartbreak Ridge, UN troops continued to move north toward China.