Pictured: American troops look on as explosions break up the snowy atmosphere during the Korean War as a vehicle full of troops advances down a snowy road towards the target of a bombardment. A mushroom cloud of smoke rises from the forest in the distance, to a backdrop of snowy mountains
Left: A group of American troops pose for a group photo in Korea. Each is wearing their military uniform, wearing a helmet and holding a rifle. Right: American troops carrying their equipment board a plane that is set to drop them behind enemy lines north of Pyongyang, North Korea
Pictured: A view above the Battle of Inchon, an amphibious invasion undertaken by the UN forces made up of largely of South Korean and U.S. personnel but also involving the United Kingdom, Canada and France. Four large ships can be seen against the shore, with openings at the front allowing vehicles and troops to disembark onto the land. On land, trucks, tents and men are seen setting up a base of operations and unloading equipment
Pictured: Guns fire during the battle of Inchon, which began on 15 September 1950 and ended four days later on the 19 September, was a surprise attack from the Pusan Perimeter that the UN and Republic of Korean Army that turned the tide in the war. The UN was able to recapture Seoul and partially severed the KPA's supply lines in South Korea. The KPA rapidly collapsed following the offensive
American soldiers tread through the snow in Korea, wrapped in multiple layers and carrying their weapons as they walk along-side an American tank. Almost 40,000 Americans were killed and more than 100,000 were wounded
Marine Corps F4U-4B Corsair fighter-bomber receives final checks to its armament of bombs and five-inch rockets, just prior to being catapulted from USS Sicily (CVE-118) for a strike on enemy forces in Korea in November 1950
Two American troops rest their guns on a verge while keeping a look out in snow-covered mountains near Pyongyang in North Korea. Pyongyang was captured by UN forces on 19 October 1950, but was back under North Korean control by December 5
Pictured: U.S. troops fire a howitzer gun at enemy lines. Soldier cover their ears as the gun is fired, with the explosion lighting up the bunker around them, which has sandbags marking the perimeter to keep the soldiers in cover and protected from enemy fire
Pictured: U.S. soldiers crouch down in a shallow trench while keeping they eyes fixed down the hill, looking out for enemy troops that could threaten their position. Snow can be seen on the verges either side of the two soldiers
U.S. artillery advance on enemy positions as rain pours down on the American troops, who work to keep the guns firing to suppress the enemy in the distance. Homes can be seen on the other side of the artillery to where the photograph was taken
Pictured: More cannons are pictured as they fire in tandem with one-another, as the snow comes down hard on the American soldiers working to keep the guns firing on enemy positions. The supplies behind them are covered in snow
Pictured: A group of American troops run to board a helicopter with the U.S. army aircraft insignia adorned on the front, and 'U.S. Army' written down the side. The pilot watches from the cockpit as troops run towards the aircraft
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