India's Role in the Korean War | Flashback with Palki Sharma

India's Role in the Korean War | Flashback with Palki Sharma
Did you know that India played a key role in ending the Korean war? From negotiator, to messenger, to PoW custodian - India juggled many hats. How did a young democracy broker peace in the first armed conflict of the Cold War? Find out on Flashback with Palki Sharma.
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[@dhoyongjeong5006]

Greetings from a South Korean in South Korea. I never knew this role of India in the Korean war. I would like to say I tremendously appreciate the great help and effort made by India to bring peace to the Korean peninsula, and I would also like to praise the gigantic success of the India's plan and practice with regard to the treatment of the PoWs in a war that would just never end. Overall, and geopolitically, I think this story tells us the importance of the India's position in the international community as a crucial balancing power. As India is growing exponentially in the economic area, we can expect far more and bigger roles that India will play in the world, and we look forward to it. Thank you, India. Love, from South Korea.

[@ಭಾರತೀಯ_ನಾಗರಿಕ]

Love from an Indian 🇮🇳❤️🇰🇷

[@avoysaha2826]

Well Miss, it's not entirely your fault. Actually you should be proud of yourself that you're way ahead of the typical Koreans. They're busy undermining Indians. JAI HIND 🇮🇳

[@dafeageh1320]

I still don't understand why south and north Korea don't like each other despite being one and the same people with same language, custom and culture

[@TheAryanKnight]

Tell your people to be less racist to brown skin people

[@Dhrruvv]

​@@dafeageh1320 Ask that to Russia and america, they are the real reason for the division.

[@panexpresstravel3515]

I live in Canada and have a few Korean friends.Even they (including me) had never heard of India's contribution as a peace Keeper in the Korean war. I have know some very old Canadian Korean War veterans and no body ever mentioned anything about India's great effort to help defuse the situation and the humanitarian work of the medical core. I am equally surprised that any of the current or the past governments of India have made any effort to bring it into the history books, taught in the schools. Its a shame. Thank you Palki Ji for bringing this to lime light. As usual, you have done a great job.

[@bonjovi1354]

Nobody likes india ..i guess ..

[@siddharthadattaray4746]

Indians only know mughal history.

[@himanshisharma487]

Hmare history mein chola Dynasty bhi ni pdhate bs Akbar Birbal

[@castellaartist]

​@@himanshisharma487 😂

[@aryansoni1401]

It always happens . I don't know why everyone forgets about india

[@lalhlupuiisailo3386]

Thank you Palki! You and your team made Indians truly proud!

[@Potatoalex538]

Nagaland.i have a girl friend from nagaland she is too sailo.

[@earthsecho4770]

"Enter the United States. They did what they do best. They 'intervened'." Palki is so savage 😂 I love her!

[@naymac3]

😂😂😂😅

[@vidyakog5896]

Yeah couldn't stop laughing 😂😅😂😅

[@osazuwastanley5745]

@mudshovel 289 tell the dumb 🤡🤡 Indias usa 🇺🇸 saved South Korea 🇰🇷

[@TheAryanKnight]

@mudshovel 289 and that intervention also escalated the war

[@priyanshu04]

​@@TheAryanKnight Wish they hadn't, today we wouldn't have to deal with a nuclear dictator.

[@imam9938]

9:50 "India's neutrality isn't just a self- serving policy, it can be a tool for peacemaking" ❤❤

[@aungmyint147]

Great story telling of India's role in Korean War as it happened.

[@paragkale1159]

This was a history lesson. I knew nothing about India's role in the Korean war. Thanks for enlightening.

[@darth.severuss]

They made it up.

[@GallantBhulla2]

@@darth.severuss gendu 60th parachute ambulance unit ki history pdh

[@varoonshekhar4023]

@@darth.severuss Idiotic message. It's all on the record, all documented.

[@darth.severuss]

@@varoonshekhar4023 yeah, right.

[@varoonshekhar4023]

@@darth.severuss prove it is false

[@RB-fp8hn]

We, as Indians, need to recall our own history. Not in fantastical ways in which politicians often do, but with actual education and knowledge. I am really glad to see Palki taking up the mantle to present these stories in this format. I wish this show nothing but tremendous success!

[@kirankoti6316]

OMG...This country of mine never ceases to amaze me❤ What a civilisation!!!!! Thanks Palki for throwing light on this

[@anikalaghari1919]

Wow, I am getting goosebumps with joy and pride. What a wonderful job India 🇮🇳 did. Thank you so much for bringing the unique and forgotten huge contribution of India towards the world. Lots of love and blessings from abroad

[@klarkminatozaki9077]

These are the story that have been kept and outshine by some western double standard wanna be hero. It's great to know this.

[@smallestJustice]

I live in S. Korea. when I am in happier moment is listening to the fact, rigfht now I am very happy, thanks! Palki Sharma! great! Thumbs up

[@marutialtolxi]

Thank you Palki for a piece of history I didn’t knew

[@darth.severuss]

Because it's made up.

[@sanraz]

A nicely researched and well presented article Never knew India's role in Korea You made Indians proud 👍🏼

[@ritukiran]

More stories like these, please! I feel so proud and also gain an insight into where does the sense of responsibility quiet dignity and perseverance come from. Believe me, that generation of people was not only serious, down to earth, focused, and dedicated. I wish our kids were as committed and serious as them. When I read and hear about them I feel deep respect and pride - people like Gentleman Spymaster: R.N.Kao, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: Soldiering with Dignity: Soldiering with Dignity, Lt Gen KJS 'Tiny' Dhillon, etc., are the reason we sleep peacefully. The Chapatti story too was very nice - I hadn't heard it before.

[@harshitgupta4033]

These should be taught in school history....

[@bharatirawte943]

I never knew about this peace making gesture of Bharat, way back in 1953. We as Sanatan nation have believed in maintaining peace everywhere. Even so our mantras & hymns too end in Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti (Let only peace prevail).

[@RoyalRajput108]

Every time I read about the valour and courage shown by the 60th Parachute Field Ambulance unit of the Indian military, it gives me goosebumps. This tale should be taught in schools in India. Sending Paratroopers in the midst of an ongoing battle is like going on a suicide machine. Each party would think you are on the enemy side. Salute to our Bravehearts.

[@RoyalRajput108]

@mudshovel 289 No Mr keyboard warrior, they should have contacted your mommy before deciding to send paratroopers in the midst of war. Regardless of coordination or what not, when one party is spraying bullets and barrage of missiles, they don't know who to hit, who not to hit 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RoyalRajput108]

@mudshovel 289 Mr gandu again you have no idea what it feels like to be on a battlefield. When a team of paratroopers from a third country lands in the midst of a battlefield, regardless of the extent of coordination or collaboration they attempt, it is an extraordinarily dangerous endeavor akin to a suicide mission. The chaotic nature of the battlefield and the risks associated with parachuting into a hostile environment all contribute to the grave dangers faced by the paratroopers. There is a high likelihood of being mistaken for combatants or getting caught in crossfire. You are jealous wine who does not want to admit the valour of the Indian military. You smell like a beggaristani to me. Go find some wheat flour and rice for your ammi. She must be waiting for it.

[@kritarthjaiswal1793]

India is a country which is a mother of democracy and diplomacy... We have produced a Guru like Chanakya ❤ if India could help in ending Russia - Ukraine war ... Whole world would be really grateful to India...😊 Fun fact P.m Modi also met Zelensky yesterday and assured him for India ' s help .... We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbkum... Whole world is one family... May God bless this great nation 🇮🇳 ❤May God bless this world 😊❤

[@theawesomeman9821]

I suggest that Modi join in on the sanctions against Russia which would probably end the war sooner.

[@parulmithu3091]

This should be taught in schools.😊 Love you palki

[@saviorodrigues7852]

Always Proud of Indian Diplomacy! ❤🇮🇳

[@nojams4093]

As a K- culture enthusiast, i only knew about India's medical aid to Korean soldiers. Thank u Palki for the detailed explanation. I'll look forward for more such underrated topics regarding history!

[@MrPoornakumar]

"Cold" War was called so because there were no wars in Europe, where both camps (under USA & USSR) across the middle of Germany (between East & Federal West Germany) were armed to teeth. When one after the other, countries got independence from the Imperial rule of eight West European countries (& Korea from Japanese imperial occupation), there was civil-war like conditions on the independence day in each of them. It was because the two military camps (of USA or USSR) influenced the new independent regime to join their side. Korean War was the starter, with many more to follow. War in (DR) Congo was the bloodiest, till the Indian representative Rajeshwar Dayal, issued shoot-to-kill orders to our troops that brought the seceding Katanga, back to Congo Rep. Vietnam war was the longest lasting, culminating in American defeat. All these independence-linked domestic wars cost many lives & maimed many - perhaps more than in WW II. The Cold war that ran concurrently with this UN de-colonisation drive, fed on it. That culminated in American victory, handed on a platter by Michael Gorbachev, the gentleman amongst the Cold Warriors. Korean war was the only war (first & last) that was fought under UN flag, when USA coaxed UN to intervene as a non-member, PRC attacked a member state. The chief proponent though was USA, under Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur. Unable to stem the tide of Chinese human waves, he vowed to nuke PRC & was summarily removed from command & sent home by President Harry Truman. None recalls India's contribution to bring peace to Korean peninsula now, that spurred South Korea to become leading export-driven Asian Economy. For her labours, India deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, if not a permanent seat in UN SC.

[@MrPoornakumar]

@mudshovel 289 You may (disagree). Fact remains that US Army was cheated of victory being troubled beyond her perseverance limit. It is like bout of wrestling between two famous wrestlers (not the boxing Americans are familiar with ). Let's say two top wrestlers from two countries were in the bout. They applied so many grips on each other, ran out of all ideas & unable to disentangle with their intertwined limbs. It was a stalemate. Impossible for any to win. One had a flash of an idea - if not for a win. He plucked the balls of the other & released his grip. The other too disentangled & both were free. The first one (who plucked the other's balls ), found his balls missing !

[@pranaygore]

Though being a history student, Palki and her team always comes up with a flashback story I never heard of. Great job guys! #palkisharma #firstpost

[@DRLUV1161]

Thanks to the Flashbacks, I get to learn something new and interesting every weekend. Never India had any presence in Korea. None of this was ever taught in history during schooling besides glorifying Indian invaders. Thank you.

[@patrickgz]

there are many untold important bits of history that are strategically suppressed. thank you for sharing

[@erick5171]

Palki rocks, i loved this report so much, palki sharma is epitome of journalism❤❤🎉🎉

[@MordechaiKNyamekye]

A round of applause for Palki! Man, she's good!

[@DaSnipy]

Our history books need a SERIOUS re writing.... nice information ... thanks. Jai Hind.

[@alhaah777]

I agree with you. Good job India did for Korea and Asia. I am thankful for that.

[@Motiv_gyan]

This is the one of the great episode of Flashback. Thank you for telling the history of India.

[@indiopaul1512]

...and it will be in history ," how India tried not let the Russian/Ukraine war started.❤India

[@petersingh1655]

Palki once again thanking you and your team…millions of Indian lives have been sacrificed during invasion and during British Invasion and the wars….I wonder how many millions?

[@Utube071]

Thank you for sharing this hidden gem 💎 of Indian diplomatic success story🙏

[@shobinyad6643]

I am blown as I am listening to Palki💖 I wish these stories are complied in a book. Given out as textbooks to read. These things makes studying much more connected and interesting to read.

[@ananyav1896]

I always enjoy Palki Sharma's stories. Not just because I'm a student of the Social Sciences but also because of how she adds humour in just the right places.

[@tonydownunder5703]

Wow,, Thank you Palki for sharing this. You see, This is why your the best news reader 👍👍👍👍👍 The power in your voice is outstanding 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Keep it up 👍

[@rushm6684]

Keep up the good work. Not many Indian media showcase India's contribution to the world like you do.

[@kikimontreal1]

I'm so proud 😀... My Dad was one of the Indian Army Officers on this mission 🇮🇳

[@vijaybhat5379]

Never heard this before and no one knows this story or has been forgotten, the courage and valour of our soldiers. Thank you.

[@adyasharout496]

This is a reminder on indias role that is forgotten but it has to be brought out again and the world has to see what india has done for this world.

[@sR-nn7rh]

Thanks palki ji for letting us know and making us proud ..Always india is global peace leader ....jai shreeram 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@rajeshkhilari]

I know very well about The 60th Parachute Field Ambulance led by Lieutenant Colonel AG Rangaraj. They arrived in Korea in November 1950 with about 300 men and moved out from Korea only aſter the CFI had completed its mission. 09:12 Some generations of Koreans are in & around Chennai. They speak Hindi, Tamil / Kannada, english & Korean. Like Indians, they too have become multilingual. They eat Indian food outside & Korean food at home.

[@varoonshekhar4023]

Nice!

[@anythingyouwant3361]

How can our history textbooks miss these types of important events?.....🤦🤦

[@sinlokemp]

Blame the socialist liberal elites historian of our country. They whitewashed our history for political leverage of the great congress.

[@JG-qy6fe]

This alone should have put India in the security council of the UN.

[@unnipillai8176]

Thanks a lot Palki, for this was not known despite being interested and having studied military history.

[@fasahathussain1500]

Great well-researched article... Thank you Palki for your efforts.

[@incognito_being]

We have been tought more about the west greatness and there achievements but indias role in its own textbooks is nowhere to be found well thanks this segment a hidden soil golden fragment of our history is shining again

[@gazzalionline]

Great Story of Young Indias Great Diplomatic Success... India should have taken more roles like this even with it's adversaries like Pakistan China... Let's put our hope on Diplomacy...

[@DeepakSankar88]

Love the way Pallki narrates the story. Wish we had KZbin in the days we studied for history exam. Great subject and narration!

[@bobs1960]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. It’s heartwarming to hear India’s role. Hope we could do something to end the Ukraine situation

[@dinesh4net]

How could our history books miss this part of history.

[@darth.severuss]

Made recently?

[@Article39A]

​@@darth.severussu Bastard

[@Fact_fullshow]

Its always a privilege of ours to watch your superbly informative videos,, truly your channel indeed is the 4th pillar of democracy.

[@reginaverghis]

Why is this not taught in school? Diplomacy, conflict resolution. ❤myIndia

[@niral53]

👍👍👍👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏 As always you do the best and fantastic work. This was unknown to me and I learned about the roll played by the Indian Army, Statesman and Govt and feel very proud of Bharat Maataa. Keep the good work going and I am looking forward to the next episode. May God help, protect and guide you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@SahiraMallik]

The world has to suffer perpetually for these 3 countries USA,Russia & now China until a saviour Nation called India dont come to rescue. #VishwaGuruIndia #VandeMataram #JayHind #Ex-Muslim Sahira

[@srinivaspopuri6428]

I did know this part of the Indian History. One new thing learned for the day, thanks to the beautiful Phalki

[@rajivkumarawasthi8653]

Wonderful story. Thanks Palki for a nice flash back❤

[@bestof467]

History never remembers the peace✌🕊 makers. That's why everybody wants to be immortal🛡🏹 through war.

[@aayushagarwal1441]

With countries trying to change history lessons, it becomes much more important to preserve the actual history. If we don't do that, a lot of facts will become stories and stories can be forgotten. Also with history changing, people will be less equipped to make informed decisions. Let history be history.

[@sunnynaik4278]

India's a Precious and Peaceful 🇮🇳 👏👏!! . Palki s an outstanding person 👍

[@ravimenon5255]

Well presented Palki. You are telling the truth and I like to hear only the truth.

[@meAhir]

Nehru ever thought for India...NO always mrs Mountbatten😅😅

[@ShauryaAMehta]

What an interesting piece Palki. I never knew about this. Definitely worth the time :)

[@richel4911]

Tnanks you Palki you're a great asset to our life

[@kunalandevakirubai8136]

Great insight India works quietly CCP China trumpets loudly As usual it's Palki's Punch lines that cuts it thru Cheers 🥂

[@krishkrish42]

You mentioned young democracy, it is not. India has been a democratic country for thousands of years. You could have said, young independent India.

[@suvarnanaam]

Thank you very much. Fantastic represntation and proud moment for all Indians !!!

[@dostoevsky90]

“Slow claps for China’s greatest statement “ 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ananth051284]

A very important less known story narrative which needs to be retold to our younger generation. Palki Sharma Upadhyay has brought this out in a very marvelous way 👌👍👍

[@vishnaik3914]

India and Indians, this is who we are. We are peace lovers.

[@darth.severuss]

Kashmir?

[@rinkukhandelwal9938]

Great story never heard of it. Loved it

[@foondavid]

India n China must sit down together and talk on settling the border issues. Diplomatically.

[@msdolly6101981]

In progress

[@robertortiz-wilson1588]

Great respect to those brave and successful Indians 🇺🇲👍🇮🇳

[@sandeshak6452]

There are a lot of people in this forum saying they never heard of India's role. Actually even I didn't know this much detail. I am from the place same as General Thimmaiah hence I had heard his Valor as a soldier. A salute to the soldier and our leader of that time nehru

[@dzet1000]

Thank you Palki Sharmaji. We don't know all this because it is not in the interest of America and the West. We hope you will be able to bring out many more such historical facts.

[@ckakunje]

Great story, Bharath Mataki Jai🙏🏽

[@soubhagya8808]

West is best..... In hiding such stories.

[@diazcastro7331]

Bs

[@aj-xb2fk]

​@@diazcastro7331 cry more

[@dechaariyaratana2340]

Thanks for the greatest effort.

[@Jaysv216]

Fantastic story !!!

[@snoopybrown2438]

Well done India…👏👏👏

[@nagindersahota7276]

Thank you Palki for this very informative episode!

[@jeetenboyjoo2494]

Thank you Miss or MRS palki sharma

[@paraggujarathi7399]

What is the use of big heart when world is not ready to acknowledge and recognise .Better to be a blood hunting hound than to be a Superman saviour .

[@Sajaljain501]

Marvellous show ❤

[@thatavarthijayaprakasarao3769]

This is the high time to rewrite Indian History glorifying such greatest event to establish durable peace in the Asian continent. Jai Bharat Mata ki Jai.

[@abhijeetkumar2204]

As a Indian I was not aware of this great act by India ❤

[@vijaychitnis275]

Palkijee u r great n ur presentations should never be missed😊

[@joe_ntm]

What are nice presentation......Palki is always the best

[@bongbai6035]

God bless them ❤

[@aratikaikini1207]

Very informative video. Never knew or heard about it. Proud of India's role and proud to be an Indian. Thank you very much.

[@adarsh_yadav1213]

गर्व है अपने देश पर और अपने राजनीतिक leaders पर...... जय हिंद जय भारत

[@indiafirst6558]

Hats off Palki Sharma

[@gdraju214]

"Had nothing to do with mature leadership though?"😅

[@sowmyap8763]

Everyone is busy with their own life and dealing their own problems and not having empathy or peace making with co worker or neighbour. But THANKS FOR PALKI MAM TO BRING THIS UP. OUR LEADERS HAD THEIR PRIORITIES.... PEACE OVER ANYTHING. i think we Indians still have this. We support all the innocent civilians. Thanks for bringing this and stirring up the faith in peace and adding knowledge to us.

[@91rummy]

India has always been underestimated by the modern world

[@varoonshekhar4023]

Beautiful video. Very educative too

[@nullnull1981]

I never knew this, nice series continue

[@UMS9695]

A great report Palkhi! 👏👏👏

[@Rakeshfac]

Outstanding series by paalki