Korean War Pictures

When the United States entered into the Korean War they had entered into a whole new era of warfare. This war started as an United Nations Peace Keeping Action and soon esculated into a full blown war with no way out. This was the prelude to the Vietnam Conflict and the first of many United Nations Peace Keeping Actions that the United States have been involved in. This page is dedicated to all who did not agree with the stand that the United States took sometimes but still answered the call because it was the right thing to do.



View of the Korean Terrain. Until the U.S. Infantry got physically conditioned for the mountainous terrain and extreme weather conditions, both in winter and in summer, they suffered as much from them as from the enemy.





Marine Pilot's luck ran out on his 52nd mission. Corsair from Marine Fighter Squadron VMF-214.
Photo taken Dec. 1950





A dying Marine, on the road to Seoul, ca. Sept. 1950





Yudam-ni Battalion Aid Station Nov. 1950. Dead in Foreground, Seriously Wounded inside
Photo courtesy of Frank Kerr





North Korea Oct. 1950. The terrible cost continues. This young woman was killed moments before, doubtless by stray or inadvertent fire from advancing UN Forces as she struggled through soaking brush, desperately seeking safety for her small family.





Korean War Memorial Dedicated to the Veterans of the Korean War located at Plover Wisconsin



The Memorial Statuary is composed of five larger than life figures. A Nurse leads the group, because without the dedication, compassion, and bravery of the Medics, many would not have returned. Following the Nurse are Army and Marine infantrymen, because the Infantry bears the brunt of battle. Then comes an Air Force Pilot and a Sailor, without whose support the battle would have soon been lost. The statues face east, because Korea is in the Far East, and in memory of all who lost their lives and are still missing in action. All five figures are touching, touching in a brotherhood that comes of battle. There are no weapons on the Memorial - this is to confirm the veterans' wish for peace. The five figures stand in memory of all veterans who serve our State.

Chauncey J. Dunday, President Emeritus, KWVMAW
Memorial located in Plover, Wisconsin




Read More About the Korean War
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Korean War Photographs

Terrain Sketch-Naktong River Line

Hill 303 Massacre

2nd Infantry Division May Massacre

Heartbreak Ridge



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