North Korea
Korean War
Battle of Heartbreak Ridge
What Happened at the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge?
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was a month-long, intense fight for a high hill in Korea that remains a symbol of the war's difficulty.
1951United States · North Korea · China
Korean War
Operation Decoy at Kunsan
What Was Operation Chromite's Feint at Kunsan?
Operation Decoy used a fake landing to confuse the enemy during the Korean War, ensuring a successful surprise invasion elsewhere.
1950United States · South Korea · North Korea
Korean War
Battle of Chosin Reservoir
How Did 30,000 Soldiers Survive the Battle of Chosin Reservoir?
Thousands of soldiers successfully fought their way out of a trap in freezing conditions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.
1950United States · China · North Korea
Korean War
Battle of Pork Chop Hill
Why Did Soldiers Fight So Hard for Pork Chop Hill in the Korean War?
American and Chinese forces fought over a small hill in Korea in 1953, one of the last battles of the Korean War.
1953United States · China · North Korea
Korean War
Battle of Inchon
How Did the Battle of Inchon Change the Korean War?
The 1950 Battle of Inchon saw UN forces execute a brilliant surprise amphibious landing, recapturing Seoul and completely changing the outcome of the Korean War.
1950United States · South Korea · North Korea · China