Military historian and author James Willbanks discusses how the 1968 Tet Offensive developed and changed the course of the Vietnam War and offers new understandings about the nature of intelligence.
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The Wall at 30: Its Timeline of Design and Function
As the nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in November 2012, Vietnam magazine examines the spirit and dedication that brought it to fruition in 1982 to honor those who served in the Vietnam War
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Interview: Rep. Jeff Miller / Veteran Affairs
The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee discusses where we were militarily in the Vietnam War and where we’re headed as a nation.
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Going Home
Just as he’d done on his medevacs flying Hueys, Bud Willis tried to not look back when he left the Vietnam War
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Arsenal | HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant
The HH-53’s armor, heavy lifting capability, maneuverability, range and speed made it ideal for CSAR and special ops during the Vietnam War
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Arsenal | USS Grayback: Secret Submarine Landing Boat
The USS Grayback, whose missions during and after the Vietnam War remain classified, was the only U.S. Navy submarine capable of covertly delivering Marines or Special Forces to an enemy shore
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Daily Quiz for October 25, 2011
This man said of the Vietnam War in 1967, "this is a war at the right place, the right time and with the right enemy."
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Daily Quiz for August 27, 2011
This area became known as "The Valley of Death" among American military personnel during the Vietnam War.
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Daily Quiz for August 4, 2011
This was the most famous battle of ANZAC forces during the Vietnam War.
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F-105 Wild Weasel vs SA-2 SAM
The electronic conflict pioneered by the Wild Weasel vs the Guideline SAM during the Vietnam War laid the groundwork for a new form of air-ground warfare that is still evolving today