The Korean War

  • IWM London Closed

    We will partially reopen on 29 July with a major new family exhibition Horrible Histories®: Spies and a new programme of art and photography exhibitions.

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  • Collections in Context: The Korean War

    On 25 June 1950, Communist North Korean troops invaded South Korea and rapidly advanced southwards trapping the remaining South Korean and American troops in a small perimeter around the port of Pusan

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    Image of troops burning Seoul prior to its evacuation

  • IWM Prints

    IWM collection contains photos, art and posters covering all aspects of conflict to the present day. IWM Prints provides the opportunity to buy images from this diverse collection. 

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    Your Britain - Fight for it Now

  • Flying Legends Air Show 13-14 July

    Buy your tickets in advance to save 10%.

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    Flying Legends Air Show 13-14 July

  • Saving Lives: Frontline Medicine in a Century of Conflict

    To 1 September 2013 at IWM North

    An exhibition revealing the unique relationship between war and medicine and how it has shaped all our lives.

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    Image of medics carrying a wounded soldier on a stretcher