War History

Overview of the Korean War

     In commemoration of the events that took place a half-century ago, the U.S. Department of Defense has gathered a comprehensive set of documents related to the history of the Korean War. The 50th Anniversary Korean War Commemorative Web site provides online access to a great number of historical perspectives on the war, including written historical summaries, chronologies, charts, images, and photographs. Choose from the links listed below in order to learn more about the people, places and events involved in America's "Forgotten War."

The Korean War: Setting the Stage and Brief Overview
http://www.korea50.mil/history/factsheets/overview.html

An Overview of the U.S. Army in the Korean War, 1950-1953
http://www.korea50.mil/history/factsheets/army.html

Brief History of the Marine Corps in the Korean War
http://www.korea50.mil/history/factsheets/marine.html

U.S. Air Force in the Korean War
http://www.korea50.mil/history/factsheets/air_f_fs.html

U.S. Naval Operations in the Korean War
http://www.korea50.mil/history/factsheets/navy.html

A Combat Chronology
http://www.korea50.mil/history/chronology.html