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Mayaguez Incident, The Last Battle of the Vietnam War, But Three Marines Were Left Behind And Executed

When a violent Khmer Rouge regime under the leadership of Pol Pot overthrew the Khmer Republic government, backed by the US, Cambodia was in the…

Liquid Fire – How Napalm Was Used In The Vietnam War

The First World War introduced many new weapons to the world of warfare. The first global mechanized war saw the first use of tanks and…

The Last of 4 Brothers to See Combat, Captain Jay Vargas Was Awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

Jeff Edwards

It can easily be said that fighting is a family affair when it comes to military service. It is not uncommon for sons to follow…

Combat Contrasts – Veteran Began Extensive Military Career With Naval Service in Vietnam War

 War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…

Six Key Facts – The Terrible Conflict That Was The Vietnam War

Elly Farelly

The Vietnam War (1 November 1955 – 30 April 1975) was also known as the Second Indochina War. In Vietnam, it was called Kháng chiến…

Black Cat 2-1: Vietnam War Memoir Gives Voice To Those Who Served With Honor

In the Vietnam War, 2,197 helicopter pilots and 2,717 crew members were killed. Bob Ford was a Huey aircraft commander who flew over one thousand…

Vietnam: Ignored Heavy Damage To His Aircraft And Repeatedly Attacked Enemy FLAK With Bombs And Cannon Fire

In 1967, the US attacked an industrial facility in North Vietnam. During that siege, an American pilot saw his plane severely damaged from intense flak,…

From Private to Colonel, Marine Legend Wesley Fox Earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

With a legacy that stretches back to November 10, 1775, it takes a lot for any marine to be awarded the title “legend.” For the…

Vice Admiral Stockdale: “Hanoi Hilton” Beats His Face With a Stool, Cuts His Scalp And Wrists to Stop North Vietnamese Propaganda Attempts

He was a POW for years, and instead of beating up his captors, chose to beat himself up, instead. His reward? To be laughed at…

The Battle of Long Tan: 1500 Strong VC and NVA Force Ambushed 108 Aussies, They Lost

During the Vietnam War, 108 Australian soldiers stood against some 1,500 to 2,500 Vietnamese forces near the village of Long Tan. When the battle was…

The Terrible Conflict That Was The Vietnam War

Elly Farelly

The Vietnam War (1 November 1955 – 30 April 1975) was also known as the Second Indochina War. In Vietnam, it was called Kháng chiến…

Real Life Air America: The CIA’s Covert Airline Used For Everything, Including Drug Smuggling

The United States has lots of airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, etc. One airline most people have not heard of is Air…