In this podcast Dr Grace Huxford of the University of Bristol examines the Korean War in the eyes of the British domestic audience.

This podcast was produced as part of the Korean War Teacher Fellowship programme. The Historical Association is delighted to be working with the World History Digital Education Foundation sponsored by the Korea Foundation on this programme as part of a wider international project designed to educate teachers, students and the general public about Korean history. 

1. What was popular opinion like on the outbreak of war?
2. How, if at all, did this change?
3. Was the war controversial?
4. What were the main effects of the war on Britain?