The Forgotten War: 10 Overlooked Facts About the Korean War

⚔️The Korean War saw the first jet versus jet dogfight and the use of jet aircraft in combat.

🌃Seoul, the capital of South Korea, changed hands multiple times during the war and was heavily damaged.

🌍The war was an international effort, with troops from 16 nations supporting South Korea.

❄️Soldiers on both sides had to contend with harsh winter conditions, with temperatures dropping to -40°F.

🕊️The war ended with an armistice in 1953, but a formal peace treaty has never been signed, and the divide between North and South Korea remains.

When did the Korean War take place?

—The Korean War started on June 25, 1950, and ended with an armistice on July 27, 1953.

Who was involved in the Korean War?

—The war involved North Korea, supported by China and to a lesser extent, the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by a United Nations force led by the United States.

What was the significance of the Korean War?

—The Korean War was significant as it was the first major conflict of the Cold War and marked the first time that the United Nations had actively intervened in a war.

What was the outcome of the Korean War?

—The war ended with an armistice, establishing the 38th parallel as the boundary between North and South Korea and creating the demilitarized zone (DMZ). A formal peace treaty has never been signed.

How many casualties were there in the Korean War?

—Estimates of the number of casualties vary, but it is believed that there were between 2.5 to 4 million civilian and military casualties, with a significant number of them being from North Korea and China.

00:00The Korean War is often overlooked in history books, but it is filled with fascinating facts and stories.

02:26The first jet versus jet dogfight took place during the Korean War, with both sides making use of jet aircraft.

03:39Seoul, the capital of South Korea, changed hands multiple times during the war and was heavily damaged.

05:25The war was an international effort, with troops from 16 nations supporting South Korea in its fight against North Korea and its allies.

06:45The soldiers on both sides had to endure harsh winter conditions, with temperatures dropping as low as -40°F.

09:00The war ended with an armistice in 1953, but a formal peace treaty has never been signed, and the Korean Peninsula remains divided into North and South Korea.