Photos US and South Korean Forces

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The first U.S. infantry outfit to shed blood in the Korean war was the 24th “Victory” Division, three of whose men are shown aboard a jeep in Korea. July 31, 1950.

 

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Soldiers of the 1st Cavalry leaving Japan

P’ohang-Dong’s harbor was dotted with landing craft to take men ashore. A scouting party had already reported there was no opposition. This was the fastest amphibious landing in history—planned and staged in 10 days.

1st Cavalry in Korea, July 1950.

 

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1st Cav, July 1950

 

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1st Cavalry GI’s on a jetty leading to a harbor beacon at P’ohang-Dong.

Jeeps being unloaded with help

Newly arrived troops gathering at the beach and awaiting orders. July 1950

 

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1st Cav, July 1950]

 

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April 3rd 1951:A wounded American soldier is lifted onto a helicopter at the 21st infantry regiment collecting station at Painmal Korea 1 mile south of the 38th parallel for evacuation to a base hospital

 

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M26 Pershing, March 1951

 

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Infantrymen of the 27th Infantry Regiment, near Heartbreak Ridge, take advantage of cover and concealment in tunnel positions, 40 yards from the Communists. August 10, 1952

 

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During the fighting for Daejeon this T-34-85 got all the way to the headquarters of the 24th Infantry Division before getting knocked out by a Super Bazooka. Division commander General Dean supervised the defense personally. 20 July 1950