
In June 1950, communist forces invaded South Korea, triggering a brutal three-year conflict that drew in the US, the Soviet Union, and China. Overshadowed by the victory of WW2 and the turmoil of Vietnam, this Cold War standoff claimed nearly 5 million lives. From MacArthur's daring Inchon landing to brutal trench warfare along the 38th parallel and near-nuclear escalation, discover why the bloody battle for Korea became known as the Forgotten War—and how its legacy continues to shape our world today. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on: This channel is part of the History Hit Network.
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