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American Heritage Center, Military History Subject Guide: Korean War

This guide serves as a brief overview of some of the collections held by the American Heritage Center relating to the topic of military history.

Korean War Quick Facts

Time Period: 1950-1953

Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea): North Korea, People's Republic of China

Republic of Korea (South Korea): South Korea, United States, United Nations

Military Casualties:

North Korea: 1,906,000

South Korea: 646,000

China: 1,316,000

United States: 139,852

Other United Nations Forces: 14,880

Civilian Casualties:

North Korea: 600,000

South Korea: 1,000,000

 

Image: Troops in Korea, 1953, courtesy of the AHC Photo Files

Information from Encyclopedia Britannica

Korean War Collections

Russell Brines Papers, 1924-1982

Acc. #8894

Russell Brines was a journalist for the Associated Press who covered both World War II in the Philippines and Japan and the Korean War. Brines authored the book MacArthur's Japan as well as was an expert on Japanese and Asian affairs.

The collection contains correspondence, research files, and photographs from Brines' time covering the war for the Associated Press.

 

Joseph Castro Papers, 1937-1970

Acc. #9081

In 1937, Joseph Castro enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He was stationed in North China from 1945-1946 and in Okinawa from 1961-1962. In 1969, Castro retired with the rank of Major.

The collection contains Castro's military records, correspondence, photograph albums, and other items from his military career.