North Korean Protective Mine Warfare: An Analysis of the Naval Minefields at Wonsan, Chinnampo and Hungnam during the Korean War
Abstract
The Russian-directed protective minefields laid at Chinnampo, Hungnam and Wonsan during the Korean War reflect the further development and lethality of Russian protective mine warfare doctrine and capability. This development is the continuation in the sophistication of protective mine warfare begun in 1854 during the Crimean War. Russian minelaying developed from simple geographic barriers to a sophisticated, integrated, shaping defense. With the addition of modern technology, to include aircraft, missiles, and the increasing sophistication of mines themselves, mine warfare will increasingly become a cheap and more lethal defense to our modern, conventional navy. Continued American ignorance and lack of appreciation for mine warfare and for how its opponents could lay mines will someday cost her dearly.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA539219
Entities
People
- Jason D. Menarchik
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College