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EVB2946126: U.S. Marines take cover in a deep trench as Red mortar shell lands nearby. May 12, 1952. The last two years of the Korean War, after armistice talks were started, became a stalemate along the 38th parallel. Without movement, entrenched positions developed, reminiscent of the World War 1 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2946185: American POWs released during 'Operation Big Switch' being interviewed by the press. They display their camp mascot 'Oscar' a pet magpie at 'Freedom Village', where UN repatriated POWs were processed for return to their homes. Communists call use 'Peace Village' as their name for the prisoner exchange center. Sept. 1953. Korean War, 1950-53 / Bridgeman Images