After years of guerilla and light infantry tactics, North Vietnam resorted to conventional warfare with heavy emphasis on tanks.
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What Are the Limits of Firepower? Maj. Gen. Robert Scales Speaks About America’s Way of War in Vietnam
Hamburger Hill veteran and expert on U.S. firepower Maj. Gen. Robert Scales shares his experiences in Vietnam and his views on U.S. strategy.
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How pararescueman “Pitts” dove into danger to rescue soldiers in Vietnam
In March 1966, an ARVN soldier became stranded in a minefield just outside Bien-Hoa […]
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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.
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All You Need to Know About Riverine Operations in Vietnam
Riverine operations were central to the Vietnam War. Here’s why.
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This Daring Vietnam Rescue Finally Results in Medal of Honor Award
On Sept. 5., Capt. Larry L. Taylor will become the most recent recipient of the nation’s highest valor award.
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Montford Point Marine Who Served in World War II, Vietnam Dies at 108
Cosmas D. Eaglin Sr., one of the first Black Marines ― who served in the military during three wars ― died Aug. 15.
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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.
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Meet the Highest-Scoring Sniper of the Vietnam War
Adelbert Waldron III killed 109 enemies in Vietnam.
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A Desperate Quest for a Shower Soon Turned Into a Comedy of Errors for this Soldier in Vietnam
James Vaughn soon found himself in a “sticky” situation while looking to rinse off.