As the US entered the Korean War, its captivation with the idea of gaining air superiority propelled it into producing some of the top aircraft of the era. All branches of the US military were utilizing these new aerial advancements, greatly depending upon the best of the WWII planes still available, coupled with the newly [...]
The Korean War Veterans Memorial was first authorized by United States Congress in October of 1986. The memorial is located in West Potomac Park in Washington DC. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board oversaw both the design and the construction of the site along with the American Battle Monuments Commission.
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MASH Field Hospital Diorama at AFHM
In this section of the Armed Forces History Museum, you will discover a recreated US Army MASH field hospital. The diorama is a fully equipped surgical operating tent manned by a surgeon appropriately dressed holding original medical instruments. Another unique addition to this display is an [...]
Audio accompanies this diorama at the Armed Forces History Museum, which depicts the harsh conditions endured by the authentically dressed soldiers. Several accessories, medals and memorabilia from this conflict are on display. The audio is the actual voice and oral history [...]
