The Korean War has been called the "Forgotten War," historically overshadowed by World War II and Vietnam, though it figures prominently in the development of events. The Korean War was one of the first episodes of the Cold War and involved many of the great personalities of the era: Truman, MacArthur, Mao, and Stalin.
   The Korean War began in the early hours of 25 June 1950, when North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South Korea. The war featured some of the most intense fighting ever experienced by American soldiers--and some of the worst conditions. 34,000 American servicemen lost their lives in three years--the majority of losses concentrated in the first year--a significantly higher figure per year than the 58,000 American casualties spread over ten years in Vietnam.
   There were both great trials and epic accomplishments during the war: the humiliating retreat of inexperienced U.S. soldiers in the opening days of the war; the brilliant Inchon landings masterminded by MacArthur; and the grittiness revealed in Chosin by the 1st Marine Division surrounded by a massive Chinese force.
   Although an armistice was signed in 1953 between the US, China and North Korea South Korea refused to sign it, leaving the two Koreas separate to this day.

Korean War @ HistoryChannel.com - Locate a summary of the conflict, related bios, and videos for sale.
Military.com Remembers the Korean War - Special feature furnishes oral histories, biographies of the key-players, maps and myriad historical documentation.
Korean War Project - Definitive source offers bulletin boards, recollections, POW information, and updates.
The Korean War - Offers a bibliography and complete details on the period's weaponry, including photographs.
Examining the Korean War - Educational project examines oral histories and student theses.
The Forgotten War...Korea - Offers veteran resources, related links, and photograph galleries.
Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library - Includes the oral history project and access to items of interest--information on reunions, unit histories, support groups, and chronology.
50th Anniversary Page - Find a history of the war, view photos, and read interviews with the veterans.
Military Research Room - Offers a search feature that lists the 33,627 US Military personnel who died as a result of the conflict.
USAF Museum - Korean Conflict - View photos of the bombers and fighters from the Korean War, as well as specification and performance information.