1803-1815

Welcome to Battle Archives, where history comes alive through a myriad of artifacts, documents, and perhaps most captivatingly, through maps. In this digital treasure trove, we delve deep into the annals of World War I, a conflict that reshaped the world in unimaginable ways. Join us as we embark on a journey through t

The Korean War started on 25 June 1950 when the army of North Korea led by Kim Il-Sung crossed the 38th parallel and moved south towards Seoul, South Korea. The North advanced rapidly south and took roughly 70% of South Korea before being stopped at the Pusan Perimeter in the southeastern corner of the country. When the United States and United Nations forces counter attacked with the amphibious landings at Inchon, they ended up cutting off the North supply lines and driving north, taking more than half of North Korea until China entered the war. The front lines stayed close to the 38th parallel until a cease fire was signed in July 1953. The US and UN achieved their goal of stopping the advancing communists and reestablishing the status quo of a split communist North and free south Korean Peninsula at the 38th. Result: American and UN Victory

The Korean War, often dubbed the "Forgotten War," erupted on June 25, 1950, when North Korean forces, under the leadership of Kim Il-Sung, boldly crossed the 38th parallel, the dividing line between North and South Korea, and launched a surprise invasion of South Korea. This aggressive move caught the world off guard a

World War I or the "Great War" was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." It was fought from 1914-1918, mainly in western and eastern Europe. The Allies included the United States (joined 1917), Great Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and Russia. The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. World War I saw the first large scale use of airplanes and tanks. The fighting stopped with an armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (11 November 1918) and formally ended with the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 (never ratified by US Senate). Result: American and Allied Victory

The American Revolution or War of Independence started at the Battle of Lexington (followed by the Battle of Concord later in the day) on 19 April 1775 outside of Boston. With the British securing most of the victories in the early years, the tide started to turn with the American victory at Saratoga in 1777, which convinced the French to support the Americans. The final large scale battle was at Yorktown, where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington in 1781. The British still had troops in America (and New York City) until 1783 when the Treaty of Paris was signed (ratified 1784), officially ending the war and establishing American and British borders in North America. Result: American Victory