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  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z on History
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At the end of World War II, few Americans dreamed that less than five years later the nation would once again be involved in a bloody overseas conflict. Yet June 25, 1950 marked the beginning of a war like no other America had ever fought.

10 episodes

Series Premiere

2006-03-06T05:00:00Z

1x01 The First 40 Days

Series Premiere

1x01 The First 40 Days

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z44m

On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces attacked South Korean positions south of the 38th parallel. U.S. President Truman ordered air, sea and land armed services to give support to the overrun South Korean army and people.

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1x02 The Turning of the Tide

1x02 The Turning of the Tide

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z44m

After six weeks of holding the last position in Korea, the Pusan Perimeter, the 95,000 men defending it were looking for a way out. The actions that followed appeared to turn the tide of the war.

2006-03-06T05:00:00Z

1x03 The New War

1x03 The New War

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z44m

The communists reached out for an easy victory in South Korea and came close to achieving it. Yet, when the will of the United States was tested, it showed to be strong. Until the most savage experience of the Korean War began...

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1x04 Retreat and Dig In

1x04 Retreat and Dig In

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z44m

After hundreds of thousands of Red Chinese troops came across the border, the Allies were forced to withdraw in such a scale it became known as "The Big Bugout."

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1x05 The 38th Parallel

1x05 The 38th Parallel

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z20m

Under orders from Field Commander U.S. General Ridgway, the beaten and battered UN forces were able to turn the tables on the Chinese. The Communists started the New Year with a problem that affected the Allies only a few months earlier, a long and vulnerable supply line.

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1x06 Ridgeways War

1x06 Ridgeways War

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z44m

with what is now believed to be eight hundred thousand enemy troops slowly retreating, General Ridgway's new objective was to reach the Communist supply and communication network north of the 38th parallel.

2006-03-06T05:00:00Z

1x07 The Peace Saga

1x07 The Peace Saga

  • 2006-03-06T05:00:00Z43m

The beginning of the end began when all parties agreed with the Red Cross to exchange sick and wounded prisoners as a 'gesture of peace." When Joseph Stalin died, the Allies were convinced that at long last, the Communists were looking for a peaceful solution.

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