U.S. infantrymen near Heartbreak Ridge, in tunnel

U.S. infantrymen near Heartbreak Ridge, in tunnel positions, 40 yards from the Communists. Sept. 1952. UN soldiers made costly direct attacks on North Koreans defensive positions from Sept. 13-27, without displacing the enemy. Introduction of tanks, attacks on enemy supply lines, and reinforcements (Oct 10-15), won the battle. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC_2014_11_119)

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