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Ohio Parents Letter Vietnam
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He Left Ohio for Vietnam in 1965. Here’s What He Told His Parents

by Gary Worrell11/10/20214/29/2024

A 19-year-old Ohio native described to his parents the journey from home to the war in Vietnam.

Posted inStories

Max Cleland, Vietnam Veteran and Former Senator, Dies At 79

by HistoryNet Staff11/9/202111/10/2021

Joseph Maxwell “Max” Cleland, 79, former senator and leader of the Veterans Administration, died on Nov. 9, 2021 of congestive heart failure

Posted inInterview

The Mysterious Death of Mike Turpin, U.S. Army Broadcaster in Vietnam

by Rick Fredericksen10/28/202110/31/2023

The fate of a military broadcaster in Vietnam in 1972 still leaves doubts and questions.

Posted inStories

A Controversial Question: Did the CIA Lead an Assassination Program in Vietnam?

by Dr. Erik Villard10/13/20214/4/2022

A CIA-inspired plan to round up Viet Cong leaders, known as the Phoenix Program, was one of the most misunderstood aspects of the war

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How a Severely Wounded Medic Risked His Life to Save Others in Vietnam

by Doug Sterner10/8/20217/25/2022

Severely wounded, hero medic Lawrence Joel ignored enemy fire to reach the wounded and dead in Vietnam, for which he received the Medal of Honor

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‘No. 1 Gun’: An M60 Machine Gunner in Vietnam Tells His Story

by Victor Renza10/6/20217/5/2022

A former expert with the M60 machine gun shares his experiences wielding the fearsome weapon in Vietnam.

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See How Navy SEALs Sharpened Their Deadly Skills in Vietnam

by Jon Guttman9/24/20219/24/2021

The U.S. Navy SEALs honed their unique approach to special operations in Vietnam

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Book review: US Air Cavalry Trooper Versus North Vietnamese Soldier

by Jon Guttman9/16/20214/29/2024

Military historian Chris McNab compares the men, equipment, strategy and tactics of soldiers of the North Vietnamese Army and the U.S. Air Cavalry.

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How a World War I Jazz-Playing Marine Gave Us the Best Weapon Name Ever

by Todd South9/7/20219/7/2021

A strange instrument became the namesake for a devastating weapon

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Saving Captain Vizcarra: A Downed Fighter Pilot’s Rescue from North Vietnam

by Marcelo Ribeiro da Silva8/25/20213/13/2023

When downed fighter pilot Victor Vizcarra parachuted into North Vietnam, a helicopter rescue team had to find him before the enemy did.

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