Fire and Ice: The Korean War


60m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Four-part documentary about the Korean War. In Part 1, North Korea stages a surprise attack on the South on June 25, 1950 which catches U.N. forces off guard and forces them to fight with their backs to the sea. Part 2 examines General Douglas McArthur's successful counteroffensive at Inchon. Part 3

Film Details

Also Known As
Korean War: Fire and Ice, The
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Four-part documentary about the Korean War. In Part 1, North Korea stages a surprise attack on the South on June 25, 1950 which catches U.N. forces off guard and forces them to fight with their backs to the sea. Part 2 examines General Douglas McArthur's successful counteroffensive at Inchon. Part 3 tells the story of the longest and most brutal retreat in U.S. military history, and in Part 4, President Truman relieves General McArthur from command and a stalemate ensues, resulting in two years of bloody fighting as both sides work out a peace plan.

Film Details

Also Known As
Korean War: Fire and Ice, The
Genre
Documentary
Historical
War
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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