Battleground: Korean War

Documental · 2011 · 1 Season
TV-PG
This series explores the Korean War through archival footage and newsreels filmed throughout the conflict.
T01:C01 - S01:E01 - U.N. Forces Move North
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - U.N. Forces Move North

30 min
TV-PG

Originally produced in 1951, this episode of Battleground follows the combat activities in Korea during January 20 through March 20, 1951.

T01:C03 - S01:E03 - U.N. Forces Cross 38th Parallel
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T01:C03 - S01:E03 - U.N. Forces Cross 38th Parallel

30 min
TV-PG

Focuses on combat activities in Korea from 20 March through 20 Apr 1951. Also includes the official activation of SHAPE headquarters.

T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Reds Launch Spring Offensive
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T01:C04 - S01:E04 - Reds Launch Spring Offensive

21 min
TV-PG

Highlights combat activities in Korea in 1951, when the Red Spring offensive is stalled before it starts and the Allied units push north as the tide of battle turns.

T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Battle for Time
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T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Battle for Time

28 min
TV-PG

Shows logistics and combat operations of U.N. air, sea and ground forces in Korea from 10 July through 10 August 1950.

T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Thunder From the SKies
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T01:C06 - S01:E06 - Thunder From the SKies

27 min
TV-PG

Covers preliminary events leading up to the Korean War, the communist invasion of South Korea, and the role of U.S. air power in stemming communist aggression in the South.

T01:C07 - S01:E07 - The First 40 Days
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T01:C07 - S01:E07 - The First 40 Days

24 min
TV-PG

Combat footage taken during the first forty days of operations in Korea following the communist invasion from the North.

T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Kora U.N. Offensive
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T01:C08 - S01:E08 - Kora U.N. Offensive

27 min
TV-PG

Details combat activities in Korea between 20 September and 20 October 1952, including the recapture of Seoul and the capture of Pyongyang.

T01:C09 - S01:E09 - War's End
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T01:C09 - S01:E09 - War's End

22 min
TV-PG

A wrap-up of the Korean War, with BG S.L.A. Marshall assessing the war and the effects it has had on training in today's Army.

T01:C10 - S01:E10 - The Cobra Strikes
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T01:C10 - S01:E10 - The Cobra Strikes

29 min
TV-PG

Events leading to the Korean War, conduct of the war from 1950 to 1953 and the cessation of hostilities in July 1953.

T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Korea Revisited
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T01:C11 - S01:E11 - Korea Revisited

28 min
TV-PG

A look at the Republic of Korea, showing the progress and development of the nation and its people.

T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Silver Wings
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T01:C12 - S01:E12 - Silver Wings

27 min
TV-PG

A chronology of the Korean War with an emphasis on the role and influence of air power. This episode also highlights the contributions of Airmen during the conflicts.

Genres

Documental, Guerra
TV-PG
This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.