Product Details

• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 2
• Studio: Goldhill Home Media
• VHS Release Date: August 15, 2001
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B00005KHL7
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #379,754 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

It's remembered for being forgotten. The Korean War is sandwiched in history books between the grand drama of World War II and the bemoaned sufferings of Vietnam. This conflict was the ultimate nightmare; a full-throttle war squeezed onto a small, remote peninsula with excruciating winters and unbearable terrain. And until now, the crimson-stained war could only be seen in black and white.
Korean War in Color brings the viewer to war-torn Korea the way the soldiers saw it—in full, shocking color. For the first time, you'll be there from 1950 to 1953 as we chronicle a true picture of war—full of terror, chaos, blood and courage. This one of a kind documentary was created from declassified footage sources found throughout the world, and from the personal films and photographs of veterans who lived and breathed the harrowing dangers of the front lines. Many of the raw images presented here have never been seen by the general public before, having been kept top secret for decades by military officials for fear of a public backlash.
Here are just a few of the highlights: MASH units in action—no Hawkeye, BJ, Radar or Klinger here—these are the real men and women who saved thousands of lives, the daring Inchon Invasion, the battle for Seoul, the Naktong River campaign, winter along the Chosin Reservoir, War in the Skies, and legendary director John Ford's rare footage of the 1st Marine Division in action. You'll see a clash of heavy artilleray in the night's sky, flame-throwers scorching enemy buildings, a bombing raid on a North Korean industrial complex, prisoners-of-war being captured, and an amphibious attack coming ashore behind enemy lines. After Korean War in Color, you'll never forget "the forgotten war" again.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Drawing upon newly-releases, formerly classified footage, November 12, 2001

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This review is from: Korean War [VHS] (VHS Tape)

From 1950 to 1953, American soldiers fought bloody battles on the Korean peninsula when communist North Korean forces sought to overthrow the Korean government. The initial South Korean, American, and United Nations military forces met with great success against the North Korean troops until community China entered into the conflict. The result was a series of battles that almost dislodged the anti-communist military alliance from the Peninsula until General MacArthur was able to rally the troops and push the Chinese and North Koreans back to the 38th parallel when a truce was finally negotiated which effectively divided the country into the Communist North and the Non-Communist South. Drawing upon newly-releases, formerly classified footage, and from collections of photos provided by Korean War veterans who were surrounded by the stench of death on the front lines, the true horror and torment of this "forgotten war" showcases the American military struggle is effectively presented in this unique two volume, 90 minute video set. Korean War In Color is a strongly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library collections.