Korean War: Fire & Ice

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In retrospect, the Korean War courted far less controversy than other wars such as Vietnam and Iraq, but it also checks in as one of the most brutal conflicts to involve the United States. Though it lasted only three years (1950-53), it claimed over two million lives, constituted the first major jet war, and embodied the first battleground of the Cold War. It also pushed the planet closer to complete atomic annihilation than many have ever realized. This four-episode documentary program from The History Channel ...
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Overview

In retrospect, the Korean War courted far less controversy than other wars such as Vietnam and Iraq, but it also checks in as one of the most brutal conflicts to involve the United States. Though it lasted only three years (1950-53), it claimed over two million lives, constituted the first major jet war, and embodied the first battleground of the Cold War. It also pushed the planet closer to complete atomic annihilation than many have ever realized. This four-episode documentary program from The History Channel sets out to relay the full story of Korea, with a combination of archival footage, commentary by veterans and historians, and much more.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 6/29/2010
  • UPC: 733961225549

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  • Source: A&E Home Video
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
  • Language: English
  • Time: 3:20:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 15,446

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Korean War: Fire and Ice - Disc 1
1. Introduction [3:27]
2. Right in the Middle [11:51]
3. Compelled to Action [7:50]
4. Not Ready to Fight [9:11]
5. Growing Troubles for the North [9:36]
6. A New Offensive [2:00]
1. Introduction [3:56]
2. Seizing Inchon [12:56]
3. Advancing North [6:37]
4. Warnings From China [7:43]
5. Road to an Ambush [9:16]
6. An Army of Millions [3:26]
Disc #2 -- Korean War: Fire and Ice - Disc 2
1. Introduction [1:32]
2. Chaos of Retreat [7:51]
3. Surrounded and Overwhelmed [9:11]
4. The Longest Retreat [9:10]
5. Political Pressures Mount [7:35]
6. A New Commander [8:37]
1. Introduction [1:59]
2. A Revitalized Army [6:40]
3. Truman Fires MacArthur [10:46]
4. Air and Ground Challenges [6:56]
5. Tragedy for Both Sides [8:41]
6. Troops Come Home [8:53]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Korean War: Fire and Ice - Disc 1
   Making of a Bloodbath
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   Triumph to Tragedy
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Disc #2 -- Korean War: Fire and Ice - Disc 2
   Retreat From Hell
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   Bitter Standoff
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