#war memorabilia

[shemightbedeadx]

(it sold i fkn missed the sale)

[vintage-tigre]

The tiny New Testament carried by Private W. Hackett of the 1st Worcestershire Regiment in 1915 took a bullet that passed through its cover and pages before lodging in its final leaf, thus sparing his body from fatal injury. This “bullet-scarred” Bible became a powerful symbol of divine protection and faith under fire. 

For a soldier in the trenches, clutching that small Bible may have been a tangible reminder of hope, courage, and the belief in a higher purpose - and, quite literally, a life-saving shield.

[socksanon]

I could have had a bomb I’m pretty sure it was disarmed but I mean think about how cool this could be to have

[hanbokheiress]

One of the most meaningful places I have been in Korea is the War Memorial at Samgakji Station. I majored in East Asian history at University and one of my points of interest was the military conflicts that occurred in the post modern era. This museum has one of the most comprehensive collections of artifacts from the major conflicts in Korea. Each room focuses on a particular time period, starting from the First Sino-Japanese conflict up to present day. It carefully documents Korea’s experience in armed conflict. It contains personal artifacts and stories as well as detailed chronological information on Korea’s involvement in World War 2 and the events of the Korean War. For military buffs, it also contains a large collection of vehicles, artillery and materials that you can interact with. Sitting behind an anti-aircraft gun, or climbing onto a tank is definitely one of the highlights. It also has 4D  theaters to give you a glimpse of how it would have felt to be in the cockpit of a plane mid battle, or to have been on board a ship and engage with a North Korean battleship. This place stands as an everlasting memory of the horrors of war and reminder that there is still an ongoing conflict on the Korean Peninsula. In the wings of the Memorial, all the names of the soldiers who died in conflict are inscribed on the walls. This list just breaks your heart for all of the ROK, DPRK, and UN soldiers who sacrificed themselves to ensure freedom and peace for the people of South Korea. Hopefully one day, the two Korea's will be reunited and there will be true peace at last. Directions Line 4 (Light Blue Line) get out at Samgakji Station Exit 1, 11, or 12 and just follow the signs or fence around the block until you see the building. If you hit Yongsan base you have gone too far.