Category Archives: Armed Conflicts Worldwide
Korean War Showcase
As you all know the Korean War is often called the forgotten war being sandwiched between two larger wars, WWII and Vietnam. Add to that, that even while the war was on going pubic attention had largely drifted away after the first year. These days that compounds as even when trying to research it thereContinue reading “Korean War Showcase”
The Korean War Week 63: The Battle of Bloody Ridge – September 2, 1951
The South Koreans have won their fight northeast of the Punchbowl, but not that far away the Battle of Bloody Ridge is earning its name, with casualties rising into the thousands for both sides. The Korean War Week 63: The Battle of Bloody Ridge – September 2, 1951
Some Rhodesian Stuff
The Korean War Week 62: Chinese Break Off Peace Talks! But Whose Fault Is It? – August 26, 1951
The Chinese claim that American bombers have attacked the Kaesong conference area and break off the peace talks. The UN delegation smells a set up. Meanwhile, the Battle of Bloody Ridge is in full swing and earning it’s name, as the casualties mount on both sides.
RECONDO SCHOOL COURSE IN COLOR
Our pal Bud has found some training film footage of the RECONDO school. Enjoy this rarity.
The Korean War Week 61: The South Koreans Strike as Ceasefire Talks Stall – August 19, 1951
The Korean War Week 60: Neutral Zone Violations and the 38th Parallel Standoff – August 12, 1951
Project Eldest Son
“Eldest Son” was the name of the project used to sabotage North Vietnamese arms and ammo. Doctored ammo left behind on bodies or ammo caches by SOG recon team members and Hatchet Force operations in Laos and Cambodia. The explosive ammo was everything from AK rounds to mortar rounds. The picture is from an AKContinue reading “Project Eldest Son”
Scattered Shots 