Korean War | War History

US war dead remain missing in North Korea because of Political Stalemate

“Until They Are Home” is one of the most sacred vows of the U.S. military. Between 1996 and 2005, joint U.S.-North Korea search teams recovered…

Ethiopian Korean War Veteran Searches for Orphan He Saved

During the Korean War, Ethiopian soldiers fought alongside the United States in a unit called the United States Forces Korea (USFK). The soldiers fought in…

Remains of U.S. Servicemen Returned Home from India

U.S. military members held a ceremony April 13 to pay final respects to what they believe are the remains of a U.S. airman or airmen…

Chosin Reservoir Medal of Honor Recipient Hector Cafferata Died Age 86

Hector Cafferata passed away on April 12 at the age of 86. Cafferata received a Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest decoration for wartime…

Korean War Hero Finally Buried at home, 65 Years After He Died

A Korean War hero who died in action and was missing for nearly 66 years is finally being returned home for a full military funeral…

Remains of Chinese Soldiers Returned Home

The remains of Chinese soldiers that have laid in South Korea for more than 60 years, ever since the Korean War, have been returned to…

Marine horse “Reckless” carried 9000lbs of ammo during one battle in Korea, received 2 purple hearts, and promoted to Staff Sergeant

This is not the story of a pet pony, an amusing tale of a Mr. Ed companion, or even the story of an amusing diversion…

Two Soldier Missing From Korean War Accounted For After 65 Years

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced recently that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will…

Korea: Marine Manned Machinegun Alone – Found Dead Next Morning With Over 200 Dead Enemies Around Him

The history of war is comprised of many occupational specialties necessary for military victory.  Within the culture of Military Service, one would often find rivalries…

Top 11 Biggest Air Battles in War History

Many think of war as either one-on-one combat or trench battle; tending to forget that there were also battles going on above the soldiers’ heads. …

Animated film Shows Terror of the Korean War: Battle of Chosin Reservoir

Watch a four-minute animated short film that portrays the horrific 1950 Battle of Chosin Reservoir here. The film was adapted from the graphic novel Chosin:…

7 Flying Aces – Warriors of the Skies

A flying ace is a fighter pilot who shoots down five or more enemy aircraft. Today this number has decreased, since dogfights are rare because…