The Korean War
Combat ended on 27 July 1953 when the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed, allowing the exchange of prisoners and creating the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ...
Korean War ‑ Causes, Timeline & Veterans | HISTORY
On June 25, 1950, the Korean War began when some 75000 soldiers from the North Korean People's Army poured across the 38th parallel, ...
Korean War | Combatants, Summary, Years, Map, Casualties, & Facts
The Korean War was a conflict (1950–53) between North Korea, aided by China, and South Korea, aided by the UN with the U.S. as the principal participant.
Korean War | Eisenhower Presidential Library
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when the Northern Korean People's Army invaded South Korea in a coordinated general attack.
A Short History Of The Korean War - The Cold War | IWM
The Korean War lasted from 1950 - 1953. Korea was split into two zones after the end of the Second World War. The country had been occupied by Japan since 1910, ...
Korean War | National Army Museum
In 1950, the Cold War significantly heated up, with the outbreak of the Korean War. The three year long struggle left millions dead, and its legacy still ...
The Korean War | American Experience | Official Site - PBS
The Korean War provided the first confrontation between two nuclear powers. And as the war progressed the conflict demonstrated how difficult it would be ...
The Korean War | The United States Army
The 24th Infantry Division's Task Force Smith, a battalion combat team deployed from Japan, attempted to delay the advance of an NKPA division near Osan.
Korean War and Japan's Recovery - Office of the Historian
In 1953 the United States and South Korea signed a mutual security treaty designed to protect this new nation from its neighbor to the north.
Korean War - Naval History and Heritage Command
The Korean War was a watershed in the 20th-century history of the United States Navy. During that conflict and for the next 50 years, US naval forces conducted ...
The Korean War and Its Origins | Harry S. Truman
The Korean War and Its Origins. This collection focuses on the Korean War. The collection includes 275 documents totaling 1151 pages covering the years 1945 ...
NSC-68 and the Korean War - Short History - Office of the Historian
After the outbreak of fighting on the Korean peninsula, NSC-68 was accepted throughout the government as the foundation of American foreign policy.
Five Korean War 'Firsts' Had Lasting Impacts - Department of Defense
The Korean War was the first war in which the military was desegregated. On July 26, 1948, Truman signed an executive order, desegregating the armed forces.
The Korean War: Not Forgotten | Veterans History Project Collection
The 5.7 million American men and women who served in the Korean War each have their own memories, whether they were on the battle lines, in the air, ...
The Korean War Chronology | U.S. Army Center of Military History
The Korean War Chronology · PHASE 1: 27 June-15 September 1950 · PHASE 2: 16 September-2 November 1950 · Phase 3: 3 November 1950-24 January 1951 · PHASE 4: 24 ...
America Marks Anniversary of End of Korean War
America Marks Anniversary of End of Korean War ... On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel and attacked South Korea. Three ...
DPAA Famweb Korean Conflict Home Page
DPAA plans multiple investigations of loss sites in South Korea to collect evidence, investigate leads, and conduct excavations.
The Korean War 101: Causes, Course, and Conclusion of the Conflict
North Korea attacked South Korea on June 25, 1950, igniting the Korean War. Cold War assumptions governed the immediate reaction of US leaders, who instantly ...
The Korean War (1950-1953) - AlliiertenMuseum
The Korean War (1950-1953). The Korean War (1950-1953) was a deeply significant moment in Cold War history. The war raised important military, political and ...
US Enters the Korean Conflict | National Archives
On June 25, 1950, North Korean troops coordinated an attack at several strategic points along the 38th parallel and headed south toward Seoul.