What was the Korean War?

Have you ever heard of a battle where soldiers used chocolate candy to fix their trucks? Join Mira and Finn as they travel back to 1950 to uncover the amazing true story of the Korean War! When 75,000 North Korean soldiers launch a massive surprise attack across the 38th Parallel border, South Korea and the United Nations need a daring plan to fight back. Enter General Douglas MacArthur, who decides to sail 260 ships into Inchon, a port city where the ocean water literally vanishes twice a day, dropping a dizzying 33 feet! But that's not the only wild story from the front lines! You'll also meet Marguerite Higgins, a fearless 29-year-old reporter who carried a 10-pound typewriter into battle, dodging bullets in baggy pants and sneakers just to get the scoop. Plus, find out how freezing troops accidentally ordered crates of actual Tootsie Rolls from the sky to survive minus thirty-degree weather! Get ready for a history adventure packed with sneaky military strategy, incredible bravery, and candy!