text:  The Korean War was the first hot war of the Cold War. Over 55,000 U.S. troops were killed. Korea was the first limited war, one in which our aim was not the total defeat of the enemy, but rather the limited goal of protecting South Korea. It was frustrating for our people, who were used to the total victory that had been achieved in World War II. And that's military history for today. Now it's time for our self-defense report. Take us there, Skip.