Korean War, 1950-1953

Rockets from the USS Manchester fire upon a fort on the shore of Wonsan Harbor, Korea. Original caption: In a surprise night rocket attack with two LSMR's we attempt to destroy the enemy gun emplacements on the reverse slope of Kalma Gak - our most troublesome fort.

The USS Manchester fires upon the coast of Korea during a battle. This photo was taken from a spotter in the USS Manchester's helicopter. Original caption: Message from Captain USS Lind DD703 "You have a nice flame thrower."

This photograph taken from the deck of the USS Manchester shows blackened cannons after bombardment of the shoreline of Wonsan, Korea.

United States Marines walk down a snow covered pathway in the forest of Sin Do Island, Korea in Wonsan Harbor during the assault and capture. All are unidentified.

United States Marines walk along a snowy path in a heavily forested area of Sin Do Island located in Wonsan Harbor, Korea during assault and capture.

A makeshift shelter sits in a snowy, forested area of Sin Do Island, Wonsan Harbor, Korea, as United States and Republic of Korea Marines capture the island. All are unidentified.

Rockets from the USS Manchester fire upon a fort on the shore of Wonsan Harbor, Korea. Original caption: In a surprise night rocket attack with two LSMR's we attempt to destroy the enemy gun emplacements on the reverse slope of Kalma Gak - our most troublesome fort.

The USS Manchester rearms along side the ammunition ship USS Paricutin. The Manchester risked destruction in Wonsan Harbor for being in range of enemy forts during rearming.

Remains of North Korean and Russian fortifications on Sin Do Island are covered in snow after United States and Republic of Korean forces swept the island. Sin Do Island is located in Wonsan Harbor, Korea.

Marines from the United States and Republic of Korea gather on beach on Sin Do Island, Wonsan Harbor, Korea. All are unidentified.