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The people, places, battles, and events of the 'forgotten war' - the Korean War - should indeed be studied and remembered.
Top 6 Essentials to Know About the Korean War
Here are six important essentials to know about the Korean War.
Korean War Photos
Five pages of photos from the Korean War brought to you by About.com's U.S. Military Guide, Rod Powers. View these official U.S. Army photographs and see the men that helped contain communism.
Battle at Chosin Reservoir
The Chinese and the United States clashed in the Battle at Chosin Reservoir. With this detailed account you will be able to follow the course of this important battle in the Korean War.
Battle for Seoul - 1950
The American forces landed at Inchon Harbor on September 15, 1950. By September 27th, Seoul was secure. Read the account of the battle for Seoul from Brigadier General Edwin H. Simmons - USMC (Retired).
Examining the Korean War: Oral Histories
Created for educators and students, this webpage offers some basic information about the Korean War. Make sure to read the transcripts of oral histories from veterans of the war.
The Forgotten Demilitarized Zone
When most people hear DMZ they think of Vietnam. However, Retired Army Major Vandon E. Jenerette tells the story of the Korean DMZ.
The Inchon Invasion
General Douglas MacArthur masterminded this extremely effective amphibious assault by the United States military upon the North Koreans in Inchon Harbor. According to this page, "(w)ithin two weeks, the North Korean army was largely destroyed or made ineffective."
Korean War Maps
Check out the more than thirty maps of the Korean War. The maps detail different stages and operations of the war. Please note: some of these might take awhile to download.
Korean War MIA Database
Use this invaluable tool to search for a particular MIA from the Korean War. The searches can be done by last name, country or unit.

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