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Event Archives:Vietnam War

Presenting the full & true stories from America’s most controversial & divisive war. Vietnam is the only magazine exclusively devoted to telling the full story behind America’s most controversial war, with gripping firsthand accounts and carefully researched articles by veterans of the conflict and top military historians.

Marine Corps’ Deadliest, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, Dies at 75

by Jon Simkins2/20/20242/20/2024

The hunter from backwoods Oregon first had designs on joining the Navy, but opted against it after a Marine recruiter promised that he could delay his enlistment until after deer hunting season.

Photo of Brice H. Barnes.

This Soldier Risked His Life to Rescue Civilians From a Battle in Vietnam

by David T. Zabecki2/20/20242/20/2024
Photo depicts West Point Military Academy in New York. Cadets Standing in Formation at West Point Academy

From Korea to Vietnam, This West Pointer Was An Inspiration To All Who Knew Him

by John D. Howard2/12/20242/12/2024

First Medal of Honor Recipient from Vietnam War Dies at 89

by Jonathan Lehrfeld1/26/20241/26/2024
Photo of refugees fleeing Seoul, heading south as Communist forces advance from the north during the Korean War in January 1951. ROK Air Force Col. Han Jin-Hwan’s family lost their possessions during the North Korean occupation of Seoul. He believed his country owed a debt to the U.S. for its assistance during the war.

His Father was Kidnapped By Communists. He Went To America’s Aid in the Vietnam War

by M.G. Haynes1/26/20241/26/2024

The SVD Dragunov Rifle Was a Deadly Menace in Vietnam

by Jon Guttman1/23/20241/23/2024
Photo of William Dawson of the 71st Special Operations Squadron trains his AC-119’s night observation scope during a mission in April 1969.

How Cargo Haulers Turned into Gunships Rained Fire on the Enemy in Vietnam

by Barry Levine1/22/20241/22/2024

Unpacking the Myths Of the F-8 Crusader in Vietnam

by Jon Guttman1/16/20241/16/2024
Photo of John Magnarelli in Vietnam, formed a close bond with 1st Sgt. Willie Johnson, who was tragically killed by an RPG in 1970.

His Sergeant in Vietnam Became His Hero. He Never Forgot It.

by John Magnarelli1/12/20243/15/2024
Photo of a U.S. Navy SEAL surfacing from a dive. SEALs and UDT divers were tasked with getting ashore and guiding the POWs to safety.

How POWs Tried to Escape North Vietnam with Help from the Navy SEALS

by Carl O. Schuster1/8/20241/8/2024

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