The Helmet Art Of The Vietnam War
While it is general knowledge that military equipment was not to be defaced, it was common to see Army or Marine Corps infantry troops with helmets covered in doodles during Vietnam War.
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In The Vietnam Jungles, Booby Traps Were Not The Only Things Soldiers Had To Worry About
Booby traps weren’t the only terrifying things that the American troops had to watch out for and be wary about during the Vietnam War.
Watch Out For These 5 Booby Traps in the Vietnam War
Faced with advanced weaponry during the Vietnam war, the Viet Cong’s solution against the US army’s sophisticated weapons was made up in part of booby traps made from bamboo sticks, recovered mines and bombs and even single rounds of ammunition.
The Vietnamese Still Remember the Name of Walter ‘Joe’ Marm MOH
At the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, the singular heroism of Lieutenant Walter Marm shaped many lives.
The Giant Killer: A Fascinating Look at the Smallest Green Beret in History
While he was a more than capable Green Beret, Richard Flaherty — who was just 4 feet, 9 inches tall — had to fight just to join the Army.
Guadalcanal, Purple Hearts, and the Vietnam War
Yesterday, August 7, was an important day for U.S. military history. It marked the establishment of the Purple Heart, the invasion of Guadacanal, and the start of the official American involvement in Vietnam.
SAS in Malaya: The New Zealanders Arrive
As it happens, New Zealanders are not likely to be kept out of the fray.
Why the Enemy Should Have Brought a Battalion to Kill This Soldier
The North Vietnamese just didn’t count on a 21-year-old from the Dakotas being there. They should have.
Its the Army’s 246th Birthday Today!
Here’s to a happy 246th birthday to you, U.S. Army! You don’t look a day over 200!
The Battle of the Dong Xoai Camp and the Astonishing Bravery of its Defenders
“Lt. Williams, it is hard for your President to find words to tell you of the deep gratitude and admiration that your fellow Americans have.”
Quang Tri Combat Base by Army Veteran Cyrus Quadland
Depicting an evening at Quang Tri Combat Base in Vietnam, Cyrus Quadland captures the chaos and danger surrounding the firework “like” exhibit of war.
29 of the Best Politically Incorrect Vietnam War Slang Terms
Every generation of veterans has its own slang. Here are the best slang terms from the Vietnam War.
