Tidal Flats at Wonson 581st Radio Relay Company at Wonson (1950)
11. Tidal Flats at Wonson

It was always surprising to me to see how much tide there was in the Korean area. When the tide was out the land extended far out. You can see the ships in the background of the invasion fleet. An invasion is an awesome thing as many ships, war material and men converge. Those who plan such an operation had my admiration. It looks like chaos at times but it goes on. There was almost no opposition at this landing, that is, compared to the invasion of beaches in WWII. But this was my second and for a young man it was exciting enough.

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