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KOREAN WAR: SHELL CASINGS. Brass artillery shell casings at a U. S. Army salvage yard in Korea. Photographed 1952
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KOREAN WAR: SHELL CASINGS. Brass artillery shell casings at a U. S. Army salvage yard in Korea. Photographed 1952
KOREAN WAR: SHELL CASINGS.
Brass artillery shell casings at a U.S. Army salvage yard in Korea. Photographed 1952
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1952 Artillery Artilleryman Korea Korean War Salvage Us Army Yard Casing Troop
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a poignant moment from the Korean War. In the image, we see a vast collection of brass artillery shell casings neatly arranged at a U. S. Army salvage yard in Korea. The year is 1952, and the remnants of intense warfare are evident in this haunting scene. The composition draws our attention to the sheer magnitude of destruction caused by war. The countless casings stand as silent witnesses to the violence that unfolded on Korean soil. Each casing represents not only an explosive force but also lives lost and stories untold. Amidst this somber backdrop, we catch a glimpse of American soldiers going about their duties. These brave men, known as GIs or artillerymen, work diligently amidst the chaos to salvage what they can from this desolate landscape. The photograph's monochrome palette adds depth and intensity to its narrative power. It invites us to reflect on the human cost of conflict while emphasizing resilience and determination in adversity. As an artifact frozen in time, this print serves as a reminder of history's lessons: both the horrors endured during wartime and humanity's capacity for rebuilding shattered societies. It stands as a testament to those who served during one of America's most challenging military campaigns – their sacrifices forever etched into these brass shells scattered across that distant Korean salvage yard.
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