The Korean War by Military Heritage Institute

Description

On June 25, 1950, eight divisions of the North Korean People s Army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded the Republic of Korea. Two days later, the United Nations Security Council proclaimed the North Korean attack a breach of world peace and requested member nations to assist the ROK. This was the beginning of a new, glorious chapter in the Corps long history.

BETWEEN A HAMMER AND AN ANVIL
Traces the early history of conflict in the Korean peninsula from the mid-19th through the mid-20th century.

THE DRIVE NORTH TO THE YALU
Follows the advance of UN forces across the 38th parallel to the Yalu River and the subsequent intervention by China s People s Liberation Army.

STALEMATE AT THE 38TH PARALLEL
Follows the retreat of UN forces out of North Korea and their subsequent counterattack, which stabilized the front around the 38th parallel.