Korea: War Goes On Despite Cease-Fire Reports
Korea: War Goes On Despite Cease-Fire Reports
Korea: War Goes On Despite Cease-Fire Reports Reports that the U.N. Allies and the Communists had begun a 'no attack' truce along the front are brought to a dramatic halt. After the cease-fire rumors had been scotched, big guns open up along the front. Meanwhile, Vice President Barkley arrives for an inspection trip on his 74th birthday. POV from just in front of tank - the tank's gun pokes into frame. Soldier riding on front of tank looks through binoculars. Officer speaks to a group of soldiers seated on the ground; one of the soldiers stands up to ask a question. Est. shot tent, helmeted guards out in front. Caucasian man speaks to journalists (?) gathered around him in small group. Soldier talks on field telephone; his buddies scramble into position. Men load weapon (tank?); tank fires. View from just in front of tank again, this time with a plume of smoke rising in the distance. General Van Fleet welcomes Vice President Barkley as he gets off a small plane. Barkley chats with soldiers, General Matthew Ridgway looking on in background. Barkley inspects Turkish soldiers (part of the U.N. effort).