Image
Courtesy of National Archives, "Marine infantrymen take cover behind a tank while it fires on Communist troops ahead. Hongchon Area," 22 May 1951
Description
Marine infantrymen in this photograph are shown taking cover behind a tank while it fires on Communist troops ahead near Hongcheon County on May 22, 1951. Five uniformed army soldiers are seen kneeling behind a tank and one man is seen coming out of the top of the tank. The tank is traveling on a dirt road in the rural area of Korea.
Source-Dependent Questions
- How are these infantrymen equipped to face the communist troops?
- Compare this photo to Soldiers Seek Shelter from Mortar Shells. How might the terrain of Korea have impacted those who were fighting?
Citation Information
"Marine infantrymen take cover behind a tank while it fires on Communist troops ahead. Hongcheon Area," 22 May 1951. Courtesy of National Archives