korean war, 1950-1953

Corporal Tony Donovan and his Army Corps of Engineer companions must rebuild one of the jeeps they were carrying when their plane crashes behind enemy lines and escape before North Korea attacks.

On December 1, 1950, Marine Captain Everett Donovan wakes up in a mortar crater behind enemy lines and is confronted by his Korean counterpart.

Presents a time line of the Korean War and discusses how and why America became involved in the conflict, the progress of the war, and the end of hostilities.

A look at the Korean War, discussing the influence of post-World War II tensions, how it advanced the desegregation of the US military, changes to American foreign policy, and more.

Explores the United States military's involvement in the Korean War, discussing how America and the United Nations fought to end communism in Korea.

Presents an introduction to the Korean War, providing a exploration of the violent battle and America's involvement, in it, showing footage of Marine forces landing at Inchon, soldiers forcing the North Koreans to the Yalu River, and facing the overwhelming odds as China sends thousands of troops across the border.

In 1948 Najin and Calvin Cho, with their young daughter Miran, travel from South Korea to the United States in search of new opportunities. Wary of the challenges they know will face them, Najin and Calvin make the difficult decision to leave their other daughter, Inja, behind with their extended family until they are settled. When war breaks out in Korea, there is no end in sight to the separation. Miran grows up in prosperous American suburbia as Inja grapples in her war-torn land with ties to a family she doesn't remember. Are the bonds of love strong enough to reconnect their family over distance, time, and war? -- adapted from jacket.

Explains this lesser-known portion of World War II and Cold War history, from the Soviet influence on Japan's surrender in World War II to the creation of the two Korean countries we know today.

Examines the events that led up to the Korean War, discussing the political and military strategies that the American, UN, North Korean, and Chinese forces employed, and provides information about key people, battles, and events.

"...transports us to a critical moment in the history of America's 'Forgotten War,' when the fate of the Korean peninsula lay in the hands of the brave band of brothers battling both the elements and a determined, implacable foe..."--Front flap.