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Some 18,000 soldiers from twenty-two countries are on duty with the United Nations Force in the Congo, helping to restore order and calm in the country.
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British Commando units attached to the United Nations forces in Korea have made several daring raids deep into enemy territory. During one such raid, Commandos of the 41st Royal British Marines swarm ashore from amtracks 8 miles south of Songjin, North Korea, where they destroyed a stretch of railroad track breaking an important enemy supply line.

A street scene in Wonsan City, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
The photo was taken during Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos’ five-day mission in the country to assess food aid needs.

Unique ID UN7ALB50362

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Headline U.S. Marines in Action in Korea

Caption Description Enemy bunkers are demolished with grenades and planted charges in the current action on the Korean front, as the U.S. Marines bear their share of the weight of arms resisting the attack all along the lines.

Unique Identifier UN7710430

NICA ID 133943

Production Date 01/01/1951 10:27:41 AM

Country Korea

Credit UN Photo

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