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The Korean War
Manage episode 375618682 series 3340882
A conflict started out of compromise. Fueled by the ego of a World War 2 hero. Douglas MacArthur was made the Supreme Commander of the UN forces sent to help repel the North Korean push to take the entire peninsula. 5 years removed from a victory in Japan, MacArthur was able to push the North back above the 38th parallel. It was against the advice of President Truman to continue the fight up into North Korean territory. What happened after that caused a lot of troops to return home in body bags. Listen in as we talk you through the forgotten war. We are getting Historically High on the Korean War
142 episodios
Manage episode 375618682 series 3340882
A conflict started out of compromise. Fueled by the ego of a World War 2 hero. Douglas MacArthur was made the Supreme Commander of the UN forces sent to help repel the North Korean push to take the entire peninsula. 5 years removed from a victory in Japan, MacArthur was able to push the North back above the 38th parallel. It was against the advice of President Truman to continue the fight up into North Korean territory. What happened after that caused a lot of troops to return home in body bags. Listen in as we talk you through the forgotten war. We are getting Historically High on the Korean War
142 episodios
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