As soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division leaped from their landing craft into the choppy waters off Omaha Beach, many cursed the landing-craft pilots who had deposited them too far away from the invasion beach.
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Early Covert Action on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
In 1961 and 1962 the CIA-trained and -sponsored 1st Observation Group was formed to counter Communist operations along the trail.
Task Force Dorland at Hill 63 During the Vietnam War
The 3rd NVA Regiment thought they owned the Que Son Valley. But the 196th Light Infantry Brigade Chargers begged to differ.
Eagle Dustoff: Medevac Choppers to the Rescue
When soldiers’ lives were in the balance, they could count on the air ambulances to come through for them, no matter what the risk.
Battle for Saigon
In the Tet Offensive of 1968, the Viet Cong prepared carefully for its objectives inside the Saigon Circle. The result would be a plethora of battles–and battles within battles.
Foreign Legion Specialized Units in Indochina
Although best known as one of the finest light infantry forces in the world, the French Foreign Legion had many specialized units in Indochina.
The Refugees of Duc Pho
Despite the best intentions of a young CORDS officer, a tragic friendly fire incident brought more suffering to the very people he was trying to help.
Casualty Evacuation Helicopters: Reevaluating the Role of the Dustoff in the Vietnam War
While it improved the survival rate and confidence level of troops in Vietnam, medevac often distorted the tactical shape of battles.
Brave Jolly Green
The entire North Vietnamese Army was on the move, but that didn’t stop the Air Force’s search and rescue helicopters.
What Really Happened at Cam Ne
Although described as one of the top works of 20th-century journalism, the CBS report presented only one side of the story.