The Vietnam War: Eleven Major Battles
The Vietnam War lasted from 1 November 1955 to 30 April 1975, officially between North Vietnam (North Vietnam) and South Vietnam (South Vietnam). In reality, it…
Filling a Historical gap – Veteran Chronicles the Service of AC-119 “Shadow” Gunships in Vietnam
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…
A Fatal Failing Of Intelligent Leadership in the Vietnam War – The Battle Of Lima Site 85
There is a remote mountaintop in north-eastern Laos called Phou Phathi, and the locals said it was a place where phi, or spirits, lived. By…
Killed While Leading From The Front, Australian Peter Badcoe Was Awarded A Victoria Cross And An American Silver Star In Vietnam
When a warrior is set to receive the nation’s highest military honor, it is often for a singular event of conspicuous gallantry far beyond the…
Operation Linebacker II – The Massive Bombing Campaign That Brought Peace In Vietnam
Operation Linebacker II was the ultimate oxymoron and a repetition of a favoured American tactic for bringing about peace on an Asian battlefield. Just like…
Vietnam Green Beret Had 37 Wounds And Still Carried On Fighting
Master Sergeant Raul “Roy” Perez Benavidez was shot several times, suffered two grenade blasts, and got bayonetted while saving the lives of eight men. Despite…
The French Military Disaster at Dien Bien Phu – Ignorance, Arrogance, Poor Planning
Arrogance. Ignorance. Poor planning. These were the weapons with which French commanders fought the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, and with which they ensured their…
Medal Of Honor For Vietnam War Pilot Who Never Left A Man Behind
The old adage of “never leaving a man behind” is often repeated in military circles and spoken with sincere emotion. However, the reality of warfare…
Battle of Khe Sanh May Have Been The Cause Of The Tet Offensive’s Success
Not only was the Battle of Khe Sanh one of the longest and bloodiest confrontations of the Vietnam War, it also kept American focus away…
The Cu Chi Tunnels: A Dangerous Underground Warzone in the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War pitted North Vietnam against South Vietnam. While the South was fighting the North, they were also fighting another group, the Vietcong, who…
Mike Novosel (Medal of Honor) and Mike Jr: The Father-Son Vietnam Medevac Team Who Rescued Each Other
Imagine flying into heavy enemy fire to rescue your son who was shot down. Alternatively, imagine rescuing your injured father under the same circumstances. All…
The Gulf of Tonkin – How The US Worked Its Way Into The Vietnam Conflict
Ten years after the disastrous defeat of the French Army in its former Asian colony of Indochina, the divided Vietnam once again captured the world’s…