James Risner Chased an Enemy MiG Into China to Shoot It Down, Then Survived the Hanoi Hilton
James Robinson “Robbie” Risner was a skilled US military pilot, a double recipient of the Air Force Cross, and a hero of both the Korean…
Seven American Soldiers Have Defected to North Korea Since the Korean War
Since the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, seven Americans have made the unprecedented decision to defect to North Korea. These men weren’t any ordinary…
The Purple Heart and Letter That Forever Haunted Harry Truman Following the Korean War
The president of the United States makes a lot of tough decisions. It’s hard to order troops into battle and even more difficult to notify…
The Bravery and Dedication of US Army Chaplains During the Korean War
The above image, captured during the Korean War, shows one of the many roles chaplains filled during wartime: honoring the dead during burial services. Taken…
Baldomero López Daringly Leads Troops Over a Seawall During the Battle of Inchon
The Battle of Inchon – or the Inchon Landing – occurred during the Korean War. It marked a pivotal turning point in the conflict and…
24th Infantry Division Bazooka Team Taking On the Enemy During the Battle of Osan
The Battle of Osan was one of the opening engagements of the Korean War. It was the first time the United States faced the North…
M20 Recoilless Rifle: While Not Effective Against Tanks, It Obliterated Enemy Pillboxes
The M20 recoilless rifle saw limited service at the end of World War II and was used extensively in Korea. It was only capable of…
The USS Oriskany Was Purposefully Sunk In the Gulf of Mexico to Form An Artificial Reef
Laid down in the middle of World War II, the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) didn’t see action until after the conflict. She was…
How An American GI Grieving During the Korean War Became Known Worldwide
Above is a photo of a grieving American GI whose friend was killed in action (KIA) while fighting the Korean War. He was a radio…
The M18 Recoilless Rifle Obliterated Enemy Machine Gun Nests In Korea
The M18 is a 57 mm shoulder-fired, anti-tank recoilless rifle the US Army equipped troops with during the Second World War and in Korea. The…
A US Marine Rescued a Kitten That Survived the Fighting at Bunker Hill
Amid the chaos and devastation that defined the Korean War, a small glimmer of hope emerged in the form of an orphaned kitten rescued from…
Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star: The Only US Jet Fighter to See Action In WWII – During Secret Operations In Italy
The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, also known as the F-80, was the first jet fighter used operationally by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF). While…