Churchill & Cromwell tanks in Korea 1950-51

Along side Centurion tanks, the British deployed a small number of Churchill and Cromwell tanks built during WWII to Korea in November 1950. The Churchill tank did proved to be effective in the challenging terrain of Korea. Due to their age and a lack of spare parts, both the Churchill and Cromwell tanks only seen … Continue reading Churchill & Cromwell tanks in Korea 1950-51 →

North Korean Armor 1950

The North Korean first armor force seem puny by today's standards but in 1950 it was the most formidable force in Asia except for the Soviet Army. With it, North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to unite the Korean peninsula. The North Korean main battle tank was the Soviet T-34. The US troops … Continue reading North Korean Armor 1950 →

Jeeps during WWII and Korea

The Jeep, formally called the US Army truck, 1⁄4‑ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance, was a highly successful American off-road capable, light military utility vehicle. Built by Willys-Overland, American Bantam and Ford to a single standardized design, they were supplied to the US military and Allied forces during WWII, from 1940 until 1945. It was the world's … Continue reading Jeeps during WWII and Korea →

Pilot Aces in Two Wars (WWII and Korea)

There were seven US and seven Soviet combat pilots who achieved ace status in two different wars. These men developed and honed their dog fighting skills while flying piston engine fighters during WWII and then later they advanced to the next level while flying faster jet fighters over Korea. Francis S. Gabreski Francis Stanley "Gabby" … Continue reading Pilot Aces in Two Wars (WWII and Korea) →

South Korean Air Force 1950-53

The South Korean Air Force was formed in 1949 with no combat aircraft available. Soon after the Korean War broke out on 25 June 1950, the South Koreans received their first 10 F-51 Mustang fighter planes and were forced to train and become effective combat pilots while under fire. The fledgling tiny air force fought … Continue reading South Korean Air Force 1950-53 →

Centurion Tanks in Korea

The Centurion was the primary British Army main battle tank of the post-WWII period. Introduced in 1945, it is widely considered to be one of the most successful post-war tank designs. The Centurion Mk. III had a powerful main gun with a gun stabilizer, which was very effective over rough terrain. Its combat debut was … Continue reading Centurion Tanks in Korea →

Gloster Meteor Jet in WWII/Korea

The twin engine, straight winged, Gloster Meteor jet was the Allies first operational jet fighter of WWII. During the war, it saw limited combat but never got the chance to engage any of the German jets in aerial combat. Six years later in the skies over Korea, the Meteor fought against the MiG-15 jet fighter … Continue reading Gloster Meteor Jet in WWII/Korea →

M24 Chaffee in combat

The M24 Chaffee was a US light tank which came into service during the last months of WWII. It was also used in a number of post–WWII conflicts including the Korean War and by the French in the First Indochina War. M24s were then used in limited combat by South Vietnam and its last major … Continue reading M24 Chaffee in combat →