Republic of Korea (ROK) soldiers with a North Korean prisoner, 1950

Photograph, Korea (1950-1953), 1950 (c).

There was not a lot of British or American respect for the ROK as fighting soldiers, even though there is ample evidence that they often fought with great courage. The language and culture barrier prevented close comradeship and many British and American soldiers were suspicious, as they could not distinguish a North Korean enemy from a South Korean friend.

From album of 126 photographs with newspaper cuttings, 1st Bn Middlesex Regiment, Korea.