The Korean War Iron Cross

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[@SirKnight1096]

Free Masonry is not a "Secret Society". It's a society with secrets. It's a Fraternity. Do you go to a Tesla board meeting and sit in on it without being a member? NO Then why would you be able to go into a Masonic meeting and sit in? You can go see the secretary and read the minutes yourself later.

[@stuartpenman6387]

that was a stretch saying the Panama canal was close to Columbia,the fact there is an impassable Forrest between them not bother you?LOL

[@stevelenores5637]

What most people don't know is that about half of the American colonists when the United States became a nation were of German origin.

[@stuartpenman6387]

@@stevelenores5637 or thought GB was not religious enough

[@charmknight7171]

Mark you should make a videos too about the filipino who fight against all odds to the chinise and north korea in the battle of yultong that the allies retreated and the filipino soldiers stay and hold the line

[@nelsonzambrano5788]

Interesting item and fun fact - I'm Colombian-American and my dad was in the shipping business in NY. Whenever South Korean ships would come to port, he would be invariable invited to attend their events. When Korean crews came to our home for dinner, they viewed my parents with awe and respect. Later on my Dad explained to me about Colombia's involvement in the Korean War. Later when I joined the US Army, it was fascinating to the Korean battle After Action Reports (AARs) and them describing in detail how Colombian units fought on Ol' Baldy. - And on the 50th Anniversary/commeration of the Korean War...Buses in South Korea had signs that said "Thank You"in the languages of the UN forces, and yes in some buses the word "GRACIAS"was written...As always DR. Mark Felton knocks it out of the ball park!

[@orangekraftwerks5684]

No such thing "Colombian-American" we are just americans

[@chungusdisciple9917]

@@orangekraftwerks5684 Relax, they were just giving context to their story.

[@raypurchase801]

Damned good story.

[@orangekraftwerks5684]

@@chungusdisciple9917 oh yeah like i need you to tell that , get a life lose

[@kevincloud574]

@@orangekraftwerks5684 Lol go back to English class you asleep

[@brentbackman2911]

My son is half Colombian. I am sharing this with him. He is a history teacher. Thank you!!!!!!

[@santiagobenavidesmolina4032]

@Mark Felton Productions Dear Sir Mark Felton, On behalf of a Colombian, history geek, son of a Colombian Navy Commander and grandson of a Colombian Army Major, and a descendant of a veteran of the Korean War, I want to thank you for uploading this video. This medal is extremely rare in Colombia but it’s one of the coolest militaria artifacts anyone can get their hands on. There is also a Bronze Star version of this medal. Keep up the good work; your videos are truly a goldmine for all historians: past present or future. Its no wonder that you truly deserve that Fellowship in the Royal Historical Society.

[@pabloandresmoro]

Great to see another Colombian Navy brat commenting here :) Saludos, hermano

[@RichardColwell1]

It was always awesome going to the Club Militar in Melgar and seeing other kids my age who’s grandfathers too were in the Korean War.

[@akatripclaymore.9679]

Thanks Mark for yet another excellent video!

[@mlbowen6476]

I met several veterans from Colombia that served in Korea. Good men all. Thanks Mark, for being one of the few people that can properly pronounce the word "Caribbean".

[@anonemouse3768]

It is my experience that most people pronounce it that way. IMO they are all wrong.

[@yannick245]

Here in Germany everyone pronounces the word _"iron"_ wrong. Even at the trailers for the Marvel movies. It's always pronounced as _"i-ron",_ not the correct way: _"i-o(r)n"._ Well, "Iron Cross" is "Eisernes Kreuz' anyway. _("... I'm gonna be iron, like lion, in Zion...)_

[@williamhernandez3201]

In 2010 while visiting family in Colombia. I went to Bogota and visited the military museum. They had a room dedicated to those who fought in the Korean War. There was a letter framed on the wall. From a US commander saying that the Colombians were the most valient men he'd ever fought with. That he'd gladly fight with them on his side again.

[@Harmonikaklange]

As a Colombian myself I didn’t know these important facts about the decorations in the Korean war. Thank you Mark!!

[@raymondtonns2521]

and my thanks to the Colombianos that serverd in Korea. my uncle Joseph Pantano was badly wounded there

[@poparacha]

Hello mark! I’m from Colombia and it make me really happy to see this video. My grandfather was in the military and participated in some UN missions in the Suez Canal. Thanks for this!!

[@RichardColwell1]

Colombian american here, happy to see Colombia being recognized in some serious KZbin channels for their contribution to the Korean War. My grandfather was an officer in Batallon Colombia.

[@El_colombiano117.]

Mis respetos a tu abuelo un verdadero héroe.🫡🇨🇴.

[@showmethem0ney]

The only South American state that helped south Korea out during the war. Granted it was probably more as a show of good faith siding with the US but still, they helped save my country from having to serve the 'dear leader' so always grateful. If anyone is interested Battle of Old Baldy was one of the most significant battlefields they were involved with an exchange rate of around 1:6.

[@PetraKann]

Why was the US involved in the Korean war?

[@cardozoluciano8362]

@@PetraKann because this is cold war.

[@blaise1016]

@@PetraKann Containment. The Domino Effect.

[@showmethem0ney]

@@PetraKann it was a un involvement so technically wasn't just the US. But the majority was the US so people usually say it was a US lead war like Vietnam. For why US choose to get invovled... you could point at failure of US in mainland china, not wanting communist expansion with domino theory, rhee (korean president at the time) having come into power in back of US support probably had something to do with it, if korean falls it leaves japan to be the sole democracy in the east with taiwan (and considering how unstable japan was back then could have turned to any ideology honestly). Pick your choice.

[@OGDanielF]

I am from South Africa and like Korea a lot. I have visited South Korea and of course we have fought for the south in the Korean war. I hope you and your brothers from the north can unite again (of course under democratic and free market terms). Mark Felton should do a story on South Africa's involvement in the Korean war.

[@michaelcapeless3268]

Who would imagine that you could meet a man in Colombia who had fought in the Korean War? Thank you for broadening our understanding of the world, Mark.

[@sergiorr90]

As a Colombian I thank you for this and everyone of the videos you produce. You have one of the most educational channels in youtube

[@davidarjr]

I'm from Colombia, and it's always nice to see this topic being more talked about, and honestly it's a surprise to know about these condecorations, really interesting as always Mark. Just one small correction, Colombia did actually declare war on Germany in 1943, of course the country wasn't as involved as other nations (although we helped on the naval side in some ways) but still, something to take into consideration.

[@ComissarYarrick]

It's easyer to count wich countries didn't declare war on Germany, than ones that did ;) .

[@wisdomleader85]

"Just one small correction, Colombia did actually declare war on Germany in 1943, of course the country wasn't as involved as other nations" Well, it shouldn't be called a "world war" otherwise. :-)

[@НААТ]

@@ComissarYarrick sad but true

[@GENERALEVILANGEL]

Not only that. We also had concentration camps where Germans, Italians and Japanese citizens lived through the war. Although the concentration camps were actually hotels and clubs and there was some discussion about the conditions of these citizens when the nazi concentration camps were discovered. We also lend a military airport so the americans could fly patrols over the caribean

[@JuanitoK556]

Dr Felton, thank you very much for covering the Colombian armed forces in Korean. It was a very long time coming that someone noticed the hard work and service those men gave.

[@pokpok97642]

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[@JuanitoK556]

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[@Phantasmagoria92]

Amazing! I had no idea this happened! I remember growing up in Miami and had a Colombian girlfriend who told me her grandfather fought in the Korean War… i always asked her if he was born here in the states out of my own ignorance! Simply amazing! Now I know he fought in the Korean War for Colombia!

[@williamlydon2554]

The Commander of the Turkish Brigade in Korea, General Yazıcı was a veteran of the Great War, having served at Gallipoli. Ethiopian, Filipino and Greeks all served. The U.N force service are a fascinating chapter of modern combat history, who did their parent nation's proud.

[@carlevans5760]

My dad served in both WWII and Korea, the hill his unit was on, was lucky to have some Greek infantry posted at the bottom of their hill.

[@southronjr1570]

I knew one of the Turkish soldiers who served alongside the US in Korea. His name was Ali Mikalu. He was good friends with my father when I was growing up. My father, and now me and my boys, shoot in the North-South Skirmish Association and Ali was a member of a close team. He told us the story one night around the campfire at Fort Shenandoah about how he came to the US. He had served in the Turkish detachments and one day, just before his Turkish service time was up, he was sent through a US Army chow hall in a rear area. He said the food was so good, so much better than even when he was growing up, that he wanted to be able to eat like that all the time. So when his term was up with the Turkish Army, he was about to be sent home and requested to see a US Army officer about enlistment and citizenship. He was told If he served another tour with 2 years to the US Army, he would earn his citizenship and be able to come to the US after his time was up. He said he signed up then and there. Well he did his service and ended up coming to the DC area and became a DC police officer. He was probably the best pistol shot I have ever seen, he would show off in camp by taking his 1858 Remington Revolver and balance a nickel on the barrel and hold it there for 5 minutes while drinking a beer. I heard another story, not from him though, about when he had been involved in a shooting on night in DC, a burglary suspect was running away from him and he yelled for him to stop, the per turned and took 2 shots at him with an old Saturday night special. He simply stopped, pulled his service revolver and put 2 round into his chest. The big question about the shooting was the fact that the per was dropped at a crime scene measured distance of 110 yards, 330 feet. The IA investigator asked why he took the shot and he simply stated " he was shooting at me". This story came from his, then, supervisor so I took it to be true.

[@Chiller01]

Good story. The perp should have kept running.

[@pac1fic055]

I had no idea about Colombia’s military actions during the Korean War, much less about this decoration. ¡Felicitaciones a 🇨🇴 desde 🇨🇱!

[@jorgesepulveda4379]

Wenaaaaaa

[@PUBHEAD1]

Sunday morning coffee and a new video to watch. Great way to start the day.

[@ajayKumarajayKumar-hr7sj]

Sir, I wish to point out that India did not send fighting contingents as we did not wish to fight in the Korean war. Instead we sent 60th Field Ambulance Unit as a humanitarian gesture which saved upto 5000 lives and even took care of North Korean pows. As a reward, they recieved the president's gold trophy and shield, the first and the last unit (or people for that matter) to recieve it.

[@SailingCartagena]

The Colombian army might emulate the German army but the navy is highly influenced by the RN. About a century ago a captain from the RN reorganized the Colombian navy, they still have a cadet cadre or barracks named after him. I did some work with their cartography department and they had great respect for Admiralty charts in Taunton, and took great pleasure in finding the smallest mistake in one of their charts.

[@Zveebo]

Problem: Worried about being too closely associated with Germany Solution: Issue the Iron Cross 👍

[@castorchua]

At least they kept things cool with the Jews

[@lukecastle2538]

The USMC awards iron crosses for shooting award badges (second class) Starp shooter or SS 😂

[@Jerinx90]

Everyone wanna get iron cross

[@richardstephens5570]

@@lukecastle2538 The design of the U.S. marksmanship badges was approved in 1921.

[@rwps3677]

@@richardstephens5570 And the Iron Cross 1813

[@rusty8992]

Extraordinary. Love all your productions, but this one stands out because I study and research Korean history (I'm visiting there now, just a few kilometres from North Korea!). I'll use this anecdote next time I'm having beers with my peers. Cheers!

[@bobdavidsonm.d.7214]

Nice video ! My father operated a tank in the Korean War, one of his crew was Colombian, they kept in touch, , until my father passed on, in 1989. Keep up the informative videos.

[@kazibazi]

What a timing, I'm on vacation in Colombia right now, and had heard through tiktok about Colombians in the Korean war, but not to this extent. Muchas gracias!

[@heatherporterfield7343]

Thank you Dr. Felton. You brought a piece of history most did not know of to life.

[@carlevans5760]

Brazil offered a Corps in WWII subjugated under Mark Clark's command.

[@manuelroca5289]

Dr. Mark Felton as a South American from Perú I thank you enormously for showing this forgotten Colombian Army in Korea. They represent all the countries of Perú, Venezuela, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, etc. It gives us pride a member of our community stepped forth and fought for what we cherish: Fredom and Democracy! Again Thank you. And in Spanish: ¡Muchisimas Gracias Y Que Dios Lo Bendiga!

[@irish3335]

Great story Dr Felton thank you!

[@thomasayer7511]

Very interesting Dr F as ALWAYS.

[@Minboelf]

Let's faced it: The Iron Cross is probaly one of the best Medal designs

[@mikeohagan2206]

looks good but at the same time it looks cheap

[@hellenicgyp5966]

True, thats why I gladly wear it.

[@saulgoodmansentme1992]

@@hellenicgyp5966 lol

[@mikeohagan2206]

@JZ's BFF absolutly, you really had to earn that award.

[@kingcobra7183]

The Knights of the iron cross looks cooler

[@Matt_from_Florida]

My dad (1931-2014), like so many others his age, was drafted & fought in the Korean War. His grandmother told him, _"This isn't WW2. It's not something worth dying for."_ He knew another draftee who had decided to flee to Spain (Franco... no extradition treaty with the USA) and his grandmother wanted my dad to go with him. My dad said he thought about what his life would be like learning Spanish and raising a family in Spain! But he said, the value of the fight isn't up to us; it's our duty to the country. So he went. *I just don't feel like anyone remembers Korean veterans anymore.*

[@_Dovar_]

To the country - or to the corrupt government?

[@Matt_from_Florida]

​@@_Dovar_ Simply read what I said. His duty to the *country.*

[@yannick245]

Skorzeny lived in Spain too. He even helped te Mossad...

[@johnhanson4795]

you are so right!!

[@ZeonicZaku1-Zeon_Grunt_Suit]

It's because they unfortunately don't. The Korean War isn't called the "Forgotten War" for nothing, and it's honestly a shame that it's glossed over so much. A little disrespectful to people like your dad in my opinion.

[@stevenmacdonald9619]

Not only do I get the enjoyment and education from Mark Felton's videos, reading through the comments, it's quite clear that his peers also respect and learn too, and that is an important part of it all for me. In a world so hell-bent on lies, altering states of mind, and even attempting in some quarters to rewrite history itself, it's refreshing that I can sit down without question, and know there are enough people connected with this channel, that are dedicated to preserving military history as it was, rather than how they would like it to be. Respect to all involved. If anybody ever asks me a question on military history, this is the first place I always direct to them to, and as far as I am concerned, it might as well be official, since most of us do not have learned colleagues, or sources we can contact directly. Besides, I am more than happy to learn the minute details involved in the harshest times of the last and century and more, in this slow and digestible form. Thank you so much to Mark Felton Productions. Already you have educated me more than my entire schooling I received in the subject of history. I wonder if there will be a time when you might branch out, or go deeper into military history?

[@coleparker]

Now I have to admit, this information is all new to me, and I am student of history who was born during the Korean Conflict🤔. Thanks for the info.

[@DanielBotero-rl6tm]

A great explainer, Mr. Felton. Greetings from Columbia!!! PEACE

[@Kukryniksy1974]

Thank you for uploading once again mark! Your content is amazing!

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

A wonderful historical coverage

[@TheWilferch]

Another fantastic historical report......for (again) a topic not well known...... good show Mark Felton !!!

[@rolandocastaneda4429]

Gracias Mark Felton!

[@juanrodriguezforero557]

Thank you so much for this episode. I am from Colombia and live in the Netherlands but its so interesting to learn more of Colombia in the second and korean war

[@envitech02]

How extraordinary!!! I never even knew that Colombia is militarily involved in the Korean War. Amazing!

[@tedmccarron]

"Was."

[@mdd1963]

Most people forget it was not technically just the USA, but, and actual U.N. sponsored affair (fiasco), with troops from many nations.

[@carlevans5760]

Mexico had a Fighter squadron and an artillery unit in the Pacific in WWII. I think I got that correct? but it's been decades since I last thought of them.

[@theplasticcommando7394]

Always learn something new from your historical videos!

[@thunderbird1921]

We have got to do a better job of covering and studying the Korean War. It literally was one of the largest and most influential wars of the post-World War II era.

[@DANO-4899]

It is, unfortunately, The Forgotten War.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@DANO-4899 Thanks to the TV series "M.A.S.H." (and the movie) I wouldn't say it's completely forgotten, but "M.A.S.H." was really more of a Vietnam War allegory than it was about the Korean War. Rest assured though students of military history certainly haven't forgotten the Korean War.

[@nancymilawski1048]

And it is the continuing war because there was only a ceasefire, never a signed truce like all the other wars. 😩

[@Dionaea_floridensis]

You always deliver fascinating and high-quality content Dr. Felton!

[@1220b]

I'm a 35 year veteran WW2 researcher ( published and worked with the Government on projects) This is a new one on me. Nice one Mark.

[@frankpalancio9254]

Thank you. I always learn something from your videos. You never disappoint. There’s so many stories that are not common knowledge.

[@tpl608]

This channel is one of the very few that have a balance between ads and discussion of ads vs. minutes of video. Thank you. I have seen some 13 minute videos with 2 ads at the start and 2 at the end and 10 ads inside the video.

[@paulmurphy42]

Keep 'em coming Mark!

[@rob7633]

Never knew this , my dad faught at the chosan reservoir. In America its rarely mentioned. This is truly the forgotten war. But I look at South Korea today, and realize how important the sacrifice of these men was. Thanks for sharing.

[@PanzerdivisionWiking]

Unexpected surprise! Thank you Mark! This is a great start for a Sunday!

[@veganlolo]

Absolutely fascinating, as always.

[@ARIXANDRE]

Fascinating how Mr. Felton unearths these extraordinary stories. Thank you!

[@tahbit]

I love Mark Felton and everything he touches.

[@Yaz-pn9py]

I had no idea about the Colombian contribution. Well done Mr. Felton.

[@ausnorman8050]

Amazing obscure history from Dr M Felton, Yes PLEASE!

[@fosforo2210]

My best friend's grandfather was part of the battalion, sadly we never asked him about his experience in Korea.

[@carlevans5760]

My future wife's father was as well. He's still alive, but totally blind.

[@matso3856]

@@carlevans5760 Please ask him for his point of view and record it before its too late !

[@carlevans5760]

@@matso3856 I wish I could. I'd have to get my gal to go visit him as he's bed-ridden.

[@carlevans5760]

@@matso3856 Sorry I didn't see this till now. I'll see what I can do ;-))

[@-.Steven]

Fascinating! My father was a "Korean war" veteran. I have never heard this story before! Thank you for this golden nugget of history!

[@troymadison7082]

Thank you again Dr. Felton for expanding my knowledge.

[@seanpaul93]

Cheers for these videos, Mark. They're a great watch.

[@Razhdukc]

Hi Mark, thanks for the investigation and the video on this piece of history of my country.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

Thank You Dr. Felton.

[@juanmanuelcoellocaicedo2329]

That was a beautiful story. Thank you for share it.

[@jackusmc2542]

Thank you. I did not know this and it is another reason I watch your channel.

[@goldgeologist5320]

Thanks for teaching me something new! I love to learn and you already made this day great.

[@ds2271]

Great video Dr Felton. Could you do more videos on the Korean War. Thanks

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you Mark!

[@Redrum101896]

This is amazing to learn. Puerto Rico also served in Korea during the war. My grandfather was part of The 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as The Borinqueneers. I would love to hear your take on it. I think you would do it justice.

[@shawnr771]

Thank you for the lesson.

[@viktormichael821]

Some fresh content from our Dear Professor!

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Keep up the good work, Mark!

[@georgeburge7136]

Fascinating. Nice research. To me a good video or article Is one that might compel me to pick up a book regarding topic. Not only Columbia in Korea but all nations that answered the bell in Korea and Vietnam. Please keep up the good work.

[@anotherarmchairhistorian2831]

Very interesting part of history. Dr Felton always keeps me interested in the details of the 2nd world war. Just when I think I've heard and read it all, Dr Felton comes in and manages to blow me away.

[@jbo7886]

Dr. Felton always finds the things that most things that others miss. Brillant.

[@mr19471985]

Always good content, excellent student of history, been a fan for years

[@1nemann]

You might not be able to make a whole video on it but the use of surplus SS camo (some jackets still bearing sleeve eagles) in Korea by Koreans is a really interesting topic.

[@gregoryemmanuel9168]

How very interesting, I had no idea. Thank you Mark 🙏🏼

[@kristiawanindriyanto5765]

Never would have thought Colombia would give Iron Cross during the Korean War, really interesting topic

[@rogerkay8603]

love them. keep them coming Dr................

[@ylovaht2097]

The very BEST is Mark Felton ..period

[@PurpleCat9794]

Thank you for keeping the memories of Korean war alive! This Korean is immensely grateful to all the UN soldiers who sacrificed themselves to defend South Korea from communists. Without them, the quality of life I've had in Korea would not be there for us.

[@cripplers8]

Learning more here than anywhere else!

[@Camm0Blue]

Super interesting! Thank you!

[@kikufutaba524]

Thank Felton-san, your video was very educational and interesting as always.

[@Nathan-ng1jt]

Yet again fascinating and niche historical content. Thank you.

[@MrXdmp]

Thanks Dr. Felton!

[@dreidekker]

Interesting video as usual, a bloody battle indeed. Thanks.

[@elviramcintosh9878]

I never knew! Interesting and intriguing aspect of this war. Your programs keep getting better, informative, succinct, to the point. thank you for the great effort. Well done. Greetings from Australia.

[@Hawaiian80882]

Always learning! Thanks bro!

[@vet-7174]

Thank You Sir ! Good Vid

[@nelsonzambrano5788]

Next fun fact - This indirectly led to Colombia creating the LANCERO modeled after US Army RANGER school...

[@user-sj6qb2tx5b]

I enjoy all Mark's videos....I really wish he would do some videos on the role of Mini-states and territories during the 2nd World War...there is so much that is hard to find and Mark Felton is brilliant at getting the fascinating data.

[@afurioushippie4248]

There is a famous book from Gabriel Garcia Marquez a famous colombian writer that narrates the experiences of the veterans of the Korean war. It is called No One Writes to the Colonel

[@mrpalaces]

What are you on about, that book is about a veteran from the Thousand Days civil war

[@hansgruber650]

Philly pretzel and Pepsi and another excellent video from Dr. Felton. BTW my wife's friend is a native Colombian with German surname.

[@cosmicdisaster02]

I'm so glad i didn't have Mark Felton videos in middle school. I would've been insufferable. Thanks from me and my classmates, mark.

[@mackfisher4487]

At least they Colombian forces during Korea didn't utilize the German World War II style helmet, that would've made a real bad impression with US WW-II veterans serving in Korea.

[@oneshotme]

I sure didn't know that many other countries went to war in Korea!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@williamhernandez3201]

Thank You Dr. Felton for this video as a Colombian American. I had a great uncle on my father's side. That fought in Korea with the Colombian army. As far as background: President Laureano Gomez was anti US due to Colombia losing Panama to the US in 1903. Also he became pro German after having been Ambassador to Germany during the mid 1930s. He also was an admirer of Spanish dictator Generalismo Francisco Franco. He sent to troops to show he was anti-comunist and to get in the good graces of the Truman administration. He was also the supporters of state violence against the Liberals during "La Violencia". Aka The Violence. His son Alvaro ran for president three times. Though a well educated and good man. Was never trusted to win the presidency. Because of fears he'd do the same as the old man. President Gomez was overthrown in military coup de etat in 1953. Which helped calm the violence somewhat. But never ended it. Which until today the country is still seeing the effects of it.

[@richardglady3009]

Thanks for this bit of history.

[@warrennelson2089]

Always a pleasure

[@LancerMyMan]

Once again, I have learned something new. Thank you Sir.

[@endutubecensorship]

Dr. Felton, would you please consider doing a video on lesser known countries involvement in the Korean war? Belgium/Luxembourg/Philippines/Ethiopia ex Thank you for the outstanding content!

[@rizzochuenringe669]

Luxembourg's involvement must have been particularly of great value.

[@ddviper8813]

Leave it to Mark to show this. I had no idea and I like to say im Military history nerd. Awesome story