HOBJ1651 Accession Number: HOBJ1651

Description

North Korea. 28 October 1950. A Russian built T34 tank knocked out by United Nations aircraft near Napchongjong on 28 October. The North Korean tank was still burning when pushed off the road by an American bulldozer tank a few minutes later to clear the way for the advance by the British Commonwealth Brigade of the United Nations Forces in Korea to Chongjong. Note the soldier hanging on to the side of the tank.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1651
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c October 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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