Spring offensive during the Korean War. An animated map of Korea shows the position of United Nation forces behind the 38th Parallel. Events and attack from 20th April, 1951 to May 20th 1951. Chinese forces launch a Spring offensive on 23rd April, 1951. Another Red offensive is launched around the Hwachon Reservoir area. United Nation forces are forced back and move towards south. Later they recover some ground around Seoul. Second phase of Spring offensive being launched around Chunchon in the Central sector of Korea. Later the UN forces strengthen their position in Central part of Korea.
A huge crowd gathered at City Square, Seoul, Korea. The Koreans celebrate the anniversary of liberation from the Japanese. The Korean and American officials applauded. Citations are issued to those who helped in liberation.
The 5th Air Force Headquarters building in Seoul, Korea. Convoy of military trucks loaded with equipment passes in front of the building. The trucks drive on dirt road and cross a bridge. Civilians watch as vehicles drive past.
Members of a USO troupe at Seoul Airport (K-16), Korea, including a number of women. They descend stairs from a Military Air Transport Service (MATS) C-121 aircraft, tail number 8817. They mingle with U.S. airmen on the ramp and pose for pictures with them. Several pose on top of a set of stairs showing the 5th Air Force logo and the words: 6167th Air Base Group.
Hawk Missile site Number 39 in Seoul, Korea. Road over hill. Sign reads 'Welcome to 'D' Btry TAC Site'. Retaining walls at site. Radar turning at snow covered hill. Hut on hill. Retaining wall with sandbags on top. Metal and cement conduits built into mountainside. Sandbags on wall. Retaining wall around roadway to site. Soil erosion beneath retaining walls. Stepping stones at wall.
Troops dig foxhole on Capitol grounds in Seoul, Korea during Korean War. Dirt is put into the bags, bags of sand are put around emplacement. A man carrying long handled shovel, others cleaning and checking their rifles. Spectacled soldiers face as he cleans his rifle. 155 mm Howitzer fired. Shell and powder charge put into the breech. Troops close the breech. Gun is fired.