This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series brings viewers into the heat of battle and shows how our fighting forces respond when under pressure-and even when taken prisoner by the enemy. After two days and nights of continuous enemy attacks, he realizes that to remain will only result in the company's annihilation. The order is to divide into small groups and escape back to their own lines by infiltration, but before...

On July 27, 1953, generals from the United States, North Korea, and China signed an armistice that ended the Korean War. The agreement established a demilitarized zone at the 38th parallel and provided for voluntary prisoner repatriation. The armistice was not a formal peace treaty, however, and U.S. troops continue to be stationed in South Korea.

U.S. forces land at Inchon during the Korean War.

In the wake of World War II and the emergence of the cold war, fear of a nuclear war with the Soviet Union guided U.S. foreign policy. President Harry S. Truman announced in 1951 that he would not press to widen the Korean War to China and would negotiate a peace treaty that recognized the 38th parallel as the border between the two Koreas. Truman's announcement led to attacks by Republican opponents that he was &"soft" on communism.

This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series is a study of American soldiers helping a nation to help itself. Through the Armed Forces Assistance to Korea (AFAC) program, Army know-how, supervision, and equipment played a pivotal role in the rehabilitation of housing, public buildings, businesses, and transportation facilities. Featuring footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary...

The Medical Corps saves more lives than in any other time of combat. Produced by the U.S. Army as part of The Big Picture series, this graphic documentary shows the treatment that was administered to our wounded troops in battle. With footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, cameras follow the wounded soldier from the time he calls "Medic" until he is released for duty. An interview with Lieutenant Colonel S.J. Newsom,...

Personal stories and sensational combat footage make this the definitive account of the war that many feared would erupt into WWIII.

Naval air raid on Korea; bomb with a Kitchen Sink attached to it put under wing of plane.

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...