U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 5 (of 5): Operations in West KoreaUnited States. Marine Corps
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U.S. Marine Operations in Korea, 1950-1953, Volume 5 (of 5): Operations in West Korea
United States. Marine Corps
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Campaigns; United States. Marine Corps -- History -- Korean War, 1950-1953
_Scene of See-Saw Fighting--View of enemy-held outpost Yoke as
seen from Marine trenches. Below, clothing and equipment packed
in a “survival bomb” dropped to Marine pilots awaiting rescue.
Pilots of VMJ-1 are briefed on the day’s mission over North
Korea._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 134927 DOD Photo A 134103]
[Illustration: Official USN Photo]
_Island Marines--Korean Marine platoon undergoes instruction at
Yo-do, ECIDE. Damaged AD-4 had crash landed at Briscoe Field
nearby and was awaiting salvage. Below, Marine tank-infantry unit
in stand-by position during truce sessions at Panmunjom._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 162782]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 162952]
_Amphibious Exercise--Caterpillars of 1st Shore Party Battalion
pull floating dock ashore during 1st Marines training at
Tokchok-to. Below, HMR-161 choppers airlift 1st 4.5-inch Rocket
Battery to new firing positions during August 1952 maneuver._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 163906]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 16448]
_Main Logistic Link to the Front--View of the Freedom Gate Bridge
from eastern shore of Imjin. This bridge was the only one left
standing after August 1952 floods. Below, the FDC bunker of 1st
Battalion, 11th Marines CP. From this nerve center, fire missions
are relayed to the batteries by radio._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 163812]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 162984 DOD Photo A 165569]
_On Guard at Critical Site--Korean Marines clean their 3.5-inch
bazooka at blocking position near Hill 155. Gen Lemuel C.
Shepherd, Jr., CMC, observes fire placed on CCF position during
frontline visit to 1st MarDiv. Below, AU Corsair of Deathrattler
Squadron ready for action._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 349270]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 164153 DOD Photo A 164151]
_Battle Humor--Marine replacements moving up to front at Bunker
Hill get friendly warning of occupational hazards. The versatile
“Weasel” hauls ammo and supplies to the MLR. Below, Marine OP
reports on Chinese dispositions during August 1952 battle._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 165141]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 166041]
_Operation Haylift--Cargo lift from 1st Air Delivery Platoon area
to MLR sector occupied by 7th Marines. Cargo net slung under
copter body greatly increased airlift capability. Below, BGen
Robert O. Bare, ADC, inspects pre-fabricated bunker at Marine
outpost._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 167201]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 133865]
_Debriefing--Marine pilots of MAG-33 report to BGen Clayton
C. Jerome, 1st MAW CG, upon return from June 1952 air strike,
biggest to date. Below, aerial shot of 1stMarDiv CP at Yong-ri,
as viewed from mess hall, looking north._
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 164363]
[Illustration: DOD Photo A 162261]
_River Patrol--Amtracs of the 1st Amphibian Tractor Battalion,
Kimpo Provisional Regiment, on the Imjin River. Below, F7F
Tigercat of 1st MAW, carrying napalm bomb, approaches target._
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