Hampered by inadequate equipment and training, resourceful American aircrews improvised combat search-and-rescue techniques early in the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam War-themed bar faces backlash, issues apology
A bar in Melbourne, Australia that adopted elements related to the Vietnam War as an aesthetic theme faced a heavy backlash and subsequently issued an apology.
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Share Yours Now: Operation Triumphus Crowdsources Personal Stories of the Vietnam War
Operation Triumphus, a new web platform, gathers the stories of Vietnam veterans from the source
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Why Bombs Blew Up On Fighters in the Vietnam War
When bombs began exploding prematurely over Vietnam, killing aircrews, new fuzes were designed—but more people would die before a solution was found.
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When Did the Vietnam War Really Start?
Reaching a unanimous agreement on a precise start date for the Vietnam War is tricky.
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‘Shake ‘n Bake’ Sergeants: How The Army Trained New Officers For the Vietnam War, Fast
Soldiers in the condensed training program for sergeants were derisively compared with instant meal mix, yet proved themselves in Vietnam
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See Striking Photos from U.S. Aircraft Carriers During the Vietnam War
Navy photographer Patrick Althizer documented action aboard two U.S. aircraft carriers.
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Black Force Recon Marine, Battlefield Commission, Vietnam War Hero … Snubbed for the Medal of Honor?
At the end of March 1967, Marine 2nd Lt. Jim Capers stepped off on […]
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Helicopters of the Vietnam War
Images of 11 helicopters that played a vital role in the Vietnam War.
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Often Overlooked, The C-141 Starlifter Played A Central Role During the Vietnam War
This iconic aircraft carried some of the heaviest loads during the Vietnam War