Title
Soldiers of Company A, 223 Infantry
Subject
Soldiers
Korean War (1950-1953)
Military uniforms
Description
Soldiers leave Heartbreak Ridge. These soldiers were from the last combat unit in the division remaining on the ridge.
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of the bloodiest battles of the Korean War. Fought during September-October 1951, the battle pitted American, South Korean and allied French troops, who were trying to capture the ridge, against North Korean and Chinese forces.
The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of the bloodiest battles of the Korean War. Fought during September-October 1951, the battle pitted American, South Korean and allied French troops, who were trying to capture the ridge, against North Korean and Chinese forces.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
400775
Herrick, Reasoner Families Collection
Original Format
photographic print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
10 x 13 cm