This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series leads viewers on a journey of American soldiers as they battle not only the winter cold but also the Communist Chinese in the Korean War. Featuring footage by the National Archives and Records Administration, this film shows how soldiers saved thousands of lives with quick evacuations of wounded U.S. fighters in helicopters. It also goes on to display the finest weapons in the world - those possessed by the U.S. Army.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on October 13, 2011. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. From the Vault Army University Press.

Introduction: The Big Picture (1:49) -- The Chinese Enter the War (1:59) -- Treatment of Enemy Prisoners (1:30) -- Evacuations of the Wounded (3:24) -- Fighting the Cold Winter (2:42) -- Ordinance Demonstrations (2:17) -- American Riflemen (2:33) -- The Navy's Support (3:22) -- Air Force Tests a New Pack Plane (14:31) -- U.S. Winter Uniforms (2:42) -- Previews of the Next Report (3:34) -- Credits: The Big Picture: Chinese Reds Enter the Korean War (0:25).