In the broader context of Vietnam War armored battles, Ben Het highlighted the tank’s versatility beyond jungle patrols, influencing later uses in operations like the Easter Offensive.
Last major battle Today, on the day the nation sets aside to honor its veterans, it’s appropriate to learn something about Firebase Ripcord, the longest battle of the Vietnam War. Fighting in and ...
Cu Chi, Vietnam, Aug. 31, 1970: Spec. Cecil Bean of the 3rd Squadron; 4th Cavalry Regiment reads an Aug. 31, 1970, Pacific Stars and Stripes, Vietnam edition. The Texas state flag can be seen flying ...
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Vietnam War’s Bloodiest Battle

The Battle of Khe Sanh was one of the Vietnam War’s most harrowing and hard-fought clashes. Centered on the Khe Sanh Combat Base in northwestern Quảng Trị Province, U.S. Marines came under relentless ...
DANANG, Vietnam (Reuters) - Tan Tri doesn't know a thing about Agent Orange. But doctors say he lives with its effects every day, when he crawls off his wooden bed and waits for someone to feed him.