That War in Korea

Duration: 1:17:00

Creator: Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Presents a broad coverage of the Korean War, including background events leading to the intervention of the UN troops in Korea, MacArthur's landing at Inchon and subsequent successes north to the Yalu, ending with the greatest sea evacuation in history. Traces the "limited war" policy differences between President Truman and MacArthur which led to Truman's relieving him as Commander-in-Chief. Describes brainwashing of UN prisoners and emphasizes the extended talks between North Korea and the UN truce team that brought an end to hostilities, which was only a pause in the Cold War.

Complete Record: , Presents a broad coverage of the Korean War, including background events leading to the intervention of the UN troops in Korea, MacArthur's landing at Inchon and subsequent successes north to the Yalu, ending with the greatest sea evacuation in history. Traces the "limited war" policy differences between President Truman and MacArthur which led to Truman's relieving him as Commander-in-Chief. Describes brainwashing of UN prisoners and emphasizes the extended talks between North Korea and the UN truce team that brought an end to hostilities, which was only a pause in the Cold War.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.