“Perhaps the Chinese are all fatalists," said Kurt Chew-Een Lee. "I never expected to survive the war. So I was adamant that my death be honorable, be spectacular"
Red Sox legend Ted Williams proudly served as a Marine Corps aviator during World War II—it was his service in Korea that came as a surprise
Despite the grim conditions of POW Chinese Camp 5, the chaplain remained indefatigable until the end
“One of the hardest things about the medal is that you’re really not allowed to forget about it."
Against all odds, Japanese American U.S. Army Cpl. Hiroshi Miyamura received America’s highest decoration for military valor during the Korean War.
Bill Yenne examines how Douglas MacArthur effectively wielded airpower during from World War II through the Korean War
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