The Cold War Korea 1949-1953
Korea was split between the United States and the Soviet Union at the end of World War Two. The Soviets install Kim Il-sung as the leader of the north, while the Americans place Syngman Rhee at the head of the south. In 1950, with the help of the Soviets, North Korea invades South Korea, pushing U.S. and South Korean forces to a city at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, called Pusan. In response to the invasion, a United Nations force, led by the United States, regains the advantage, driving the communist forces towards the Chinese border. Feeling threatened, and at Stalin's behest, Chinese leader Mao Zedong attacks. This leads to a stalemate in the center of Korea. After protracted negotiations, an armistice is signed. Communism in Korea is contained, but the country is left divided. Interviews in Episode 5 include Lucius D. Battle, Paik Sun Yup and John Glenn. https://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/02/world/the-cold-war-landmark-documentary/index.html
The struggle between communism and capitalism defined the second half of the 20th Century. The Cold War pitted east against west, pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war.
Primary Title
- The Cold War
Secondary Title
- Korea 1949-1953
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 17 October 1998
Original Broadcast Date
- Wednesday 27 February 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 05
Finish Time
- 20 : 55
Duration
- 50:00
Episode
- 5
Channel
- BBC Two
Broadcaster
- British Broadcasting Corporation
Programme Description
- The struggle between communism and capitalism defined the second half of the 20th Century. The Cold War pitted east against west, pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war.
Episode Description
- Korea was split between the United States and the Soviet Union at the end of World War Two. The Soviets install Kim Il-sung as the leader of the north, while the Americans place Syngman Rhee at the head of the south. In 1950, with the help of the Soviets, North Korea invades South Korea, pushing U.S. and South Korean forces to a city at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, called Pusan. In response to the invasion, a United Nations force, led by the United States, regains the advantage, driving the communist forces towards the Chinese border. Feeling threatened, and at Stalin's behest, Chinese leader Mao Zedong attacks. This leads to a stalemate in the center of Korea. After protracted negotiations, an armistice is signed. Communism in Korea is contained, but the country is left divided. Interviews in Episode 5 include Lucius D. Battle, Paik Sun Yup and John Glenn. https://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/02/world/the-cold-war-landmark-documentary/index.html
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- History
- War
Hosts
- Kenneth Branagh (Narrator)
Contributors
- Martin Smith (Series Producer)
- Jeremy Isaacs (Executive producer)
- Pat Mitchell (Executive producer)
- Jeremy Isaacs Productions Ltd (Production Unit)
- Turner Original Productions (Production Unit)
- BBC (Production Unit)