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"Father Emil Kapaun, a humble priest, went far beyond the call of duty during World War II and the Korean War. Often found with the combat medics on the front lines, unarmed, ministering to the wounded, and known for his intense devotion to the soldiers whom he called "my boys," Kapaun became the most decorated chaplain in US military history, awarded a Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Legion of Merit. But Father Kapaun's leadership,...
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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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"Learn about Puerto Rico's 65th Regiment, one of the US Army's most decorated regiments. Author Talia Aikens-Nuñez shares the history of these soldiers and the discrimination they faced as they served their country during the largest court martial of the Korean War."--
46) Devotion
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Elite fighter pilots Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner become the U.S. Navy's most celebrated wingmen during the Korean War.
47) Brother's keeper
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In North Korea, 1950, twelve-year-old Sora Pak and her eight-year-old brother, Youngsoo, find their lives changed forever when war between the North and South breaks out and a bombing leaves them all on their own. To survive, Sora must get herself and Youngsoo to South Korea alone, which means crossing dangerous rivers, mountain ranges, and territory occupied by the enemy--even through Pyongyang itself.
48) Home
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"The story of a Korean war veteran on a quest to save his younger sister"--
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The classic thriller about a hostile foreign power infiltrating American politics: “Brilliant . . . wild and exhilarating.” —The New Yorker
A war hero and the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Sgt. Raymond Shaw is keeping a deadly secret—even from himself. During his time as a prisoner of war in North Korea, he was brainwashed by his Communist captors and transformed...
A war hero and the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Sgt. Raymond Shaw is keeping a deadly secret—even from himself. During his time as a prisoner of war in North Korea, he was brainwashed by his Communist captors and transformed...
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Coming shortly after the end of World War II, the Korean War was one of the first conflicts fought during the new cold war atmosphere between the United States and the Soviet Union. Many U.S. soldiers who had fought in World War II again found themselves fighting overseas, but with a new mission to stop the spread of communism.
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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.
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After China entered the Korean War in late 1950, United Nations (UN) forces under U.S. command were forced to make a long southern retreat. Matthew Ridgway, who was promoted to head of the Eighth Army after General Walton H. Walker was killed in an automobile accident, oversaw the retreat from Seoul. Ridgway's forces regained Seoul in March 1951, and President Harry S. Truman announced that he would seek peace negotiations that divided the country...
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In September 1950, General Douglas MacArthur launched a fleet of 260 ships containing 70,000 troops toward the Korean port city of Inchon, 25 miles west of Seoul. The first troops landed at Inchon on September 14, and by September 27, the United Nations (UN) was able to temporarily recapture Seoul. The charge at Inchon& - "the biggest offensive since D-Day" - marked the United Nations' first offensive strike of the Korean War. It would become known...
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This Program from the Combat Studies Institute is designed to give ideas to military instructors presenting "Limited War, Korea," lesson 13 in the "Evolution of Modern Warfare" course. It examines the early Cold War geopolitical situation and America's efforts to understand that situation. It looks at why America was unprepared to fight the Korean War, and why America decided to defend South Korea. The program considers how the theory of limited war...
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This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series covers events surrounding the U.N. counterattack against the Chinese Spring Offensive in May and June of 1951. Captain Zimmerman interviews decorated veterans Chaplain Joseph Murphy, whose jeep was labeled "Life with Father," and Captain John Rock, former company commander with the 1st Cavalry Division in Korea. Chaplain Murphy pays tribute to the U.S. Infantry spirit and Captain...
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This film covers preliminary events leading up to the Korean War, the communist invasion of South Korea, and the role of U.S. air power in stemming communist aggression in the south. 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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This episode of The Big Picture series produced by the U.S. Army focuses on the many actions that were taken to ensure the United Nations line was stabilized while truce talks were ongoing. Footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration showcases our patrols in probing actions, the attack on Hill in 1179, the return of Seoul refugees, and more ceasefire negotiations. Interviews with combat cameramen of the Army Signal Corps are...
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This episode of the Air Force Story documents Korean War events from June to November of 1950, including Air Force mobilization and training; Military Air Transport Service operations bringing troops and supplies to Korea; B-29 bombers targeting enemy supply lines and air fields before the Inchon Invasion and the Pusan Perimeter break through; U.N. forces advancing north to the Yalu River; a mass air drop of paratroopers and equipment behind enemy...