The Big Picture

Name: The Big Picture
Released: 1951-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Stuart Queen, Audie Murphy, Vic Morrow

TV Show · Documentary · War & Military

This docu-series is a glimpse into the inner workings of the U.S. Army, from weaponry and training exercises to its efforts in wars across the globe.

1951 · 29m

EPISODE 1

The First Forty Days in Korea

This season traces the course of events in the Korean campaign, beginning this episode with the first 40 days of the Korean War.
EPISODE 2

The Turning of the Tide

This episode shows the fight to hold on to the Pusan perimeter, the invasion of Wolmi and the march on Seoul.
EPISODE 3

The United Nations Offensive

This episode shows the U.N.'s army offensive, the recapture of Seoul, the fall of Pyongyang and an airdrop by the 187th Regimental Combat Team.
EPISODE 4

Chinese Reds Enter the War

Soldiers battle winter cold as well as communists, and thousands of lives are saved by the quick evacuation of wounded by helicopter.
EPISODE 5

United Nations Forces Escape the Chinese Trap

This episode focuses on the Army's advance to the Yalu River, the celebration of Thanksgiving on the Manchurian border, and an evacuation at Hungnam.
EPISODE 6

United Nations Consolidate Below the 38th Parallel

This episode shows the destruction of the ports of Hungnam and Incheon, the withdrawal across the Han River, and air strikes by F-86 Sabre jets.