When a general used the wrong call sign in Vietnam, a series of unfortunate–and humorous–events unfolded.
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How Do World War I’s Top Generals Stack up?
More than a century after the war we assess the reputations of six leading commanders.
This Underwater Vehicle Was Used by Navy SEALs in Vietnam
The Mark VII was used in a daring attempt to rescue POWs from North Vietnam.
This Signal Operator Witnessed Nixon’s Withdrawals from Vietnam. What He Saw Convinced Him it Wasn’t Working
The South Vietnamese only had months to prepare for a U.S. evacuation when in reality they needed years.
When a Vietnamese Ally Was Wounded, Two American Soldiers Had to Choose Obedience or Compassion
There was a time when U.S. helicopters were forbidden from rescuing wounded South Vietnamese soldiers.
Rommel’s Lasting Injuries from World War I
This rare 1930s photo shows Erwin Rommel, fated to become Germany’s most famous Field […]
As US Troops Withdrew From Vietnam in 1972, This City Refused to Surrender to Communist Invaders
These American advisers gave their all to save An Loc and prevent the fall of Saigon.
Faced With Soggy C-Rations, Marines in Vietnam Began Their Own Invasion — Of an Army Chow Line
This Major faced a choice
when the Marines “infiltrated”
the 1st Cav’s chow line.
All You Need to Know About Riverine Operations in Vietnam
Riverine operations were central to the Vietnam War. Here’s why.
Army of One: The Soldier Who Left Vietnam with 115 Confirmed Kills
Capt. Joe Ronnie Hooper’s service record remains one of the most astonishing testaments of bravery in the service’s long history.
