SettingsUnited States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War
3rd Battalion 3rd Marines
3rd Battalion 3rd Marines or 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps, based out of Kāne'ohe, Hawai'i, and consisting of approximately 800 Marines and...
3rd Battalion 3rd Marines or 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps, based out of Kāne'ohe, Hawai'i, and consisting of approximately 800 Marines and...
Battle of Hamburger Hill
The Battle of Hamburger Hill was a battle of the Vietnam War that was fought by the United States and South Vietnam against North Vietnamese forces from May 10–20, 1969.
The Battle of Hamburger Hill was a battle of the Vietnam War that was fought by the United States and South Vietnam against North Vietnamese forces from May 10–20, 1969.
Battle of Hill 488
The Battle of Hill 488 was a military engagement of the Vietnam War that took place on the night of 15-16 June, 1966.
The Battle of Hill 488 was a military engagement of the Vietnam War that took place on the night of 15-16 June, 1966.
Battle of Hill 881
The Battle of Hill 881 was a battle during the Vietnam War between the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN, or in US sources "North Vietnamese Army" or NVA) and United States Marines.
The Battle of Hill 881 was a battle during the Vietnam War between the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN, or in US sources "North Vietnamese Army" or NVA) and United States Marines.
Battle of Hue
The Battle of Hue during 1968, was one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War.
The Battle of Hue during 1968, was one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War.
Battle of Huế
The Battle of Huế during 1968, was one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War (1959–1975).
The Battle of Huế during 1968, was one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War (1959–1975).
Battle of July Two
The Battle of July Two was a short engagement of the Vietnam War that took place along Route 561 between Gia Binh and An Kha, during Operation Buffalo.
The Battle of July Two was a short engagement of the Vietnam War that took place along Route 561 between Gia Binh and An Kha, during Operation Buffalo.
Battle of Kham Duc
The Battle of Kham Duc was a major battle of the Vietnam War, also known in Vietnam as the American War.
The Battle of Kham Duc was a major battle of the Vietnam War, also known in Vietnam as the American War.
Battle of Khe Sanh
The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, between 21 January and 9 July 1968 during the Vietnam War.
The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, between 21 January and 9 July 1968 during the Vietnam War.
Battle of Saigon (1968)
The First Battle of Saigon, fought during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War, was the coordinated attack by communist forces, including both the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong, agains...
The First Battle of Saigon, fought during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War, was the coordinated attack by communist forces, including both the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong, agains...
Ca Lu
Ca Lu was a United States Marine Corps base located at on Highway or Route 9, near Krông Klang, Đa Krông District, western Quảng Trị Province, South Vietnam.
Ca Lu was a United States Marine Corps base located at on Highway or Route 9, near Krông Klang, Đa Krông District, western Quảng Trị Province, South Vietnam.
Chu Lai
Chu Lai is a sea port, urban and industrial area in Dung Quat Bay, Núi Thành district, Quang Nam province of Vietnam.
Chu Lai is a sea port, urban and industrial area in Dung Quat Bay, Núi Thành district, Quang Nam province of Vietnam.
Chu Lai Air Base
Chu Lai Air Base was a military airport in Chu Lai, Vietnam, operated by the United States Marine Corps between 1965 and 1970.
Chu Lai Air Base was a military airport in Chu Lai, Vietnam, operated by the United States Marine Corps between 1965 and 1970.
Combined Action Program
Drawing from previous experience in "small wars", the United States Marine Corps operated the Combined Action Program during the Vietnam War, from 1965 to 1971.
Drawing from previous experience in "small wars", the United States Marine Corps operated the Combined Action Program during the Vietnam War, from 1965 to 1971.
Con Thien
Con Thien (Tiếng Việt: Cồn Tiên, meaning the "Hill of Angels"), was a United States Marine Corps combat base located near the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone about 3 km from North Vietnam.
Con Thien (Tiếng Việt: Cồn Tiên, meaning the "Hill of Angels"), was a United States Marine Corps combat base located near the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone about 3 km from North Vietnam.
Dong Ha
Đông Hà is the capital town of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
Đông Hà is the capital town of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
Fall of Saigon
The Fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, by the People's Army of Vietnam and the National Liberation Front on April 30, 1975.
The Fall of Saigon was the capture of Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam, by the People's Army of Vietnam and the National Liberation Front on April 30, 1975.
Hill 55
Hill 55 or Nui Dat Son was a hill southwest of Danang, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
Hill 55 or Nui Dat Son was a hill southwest of Danang, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam.
Mayaguez incident
The Mayaguez incident between the Khmer Rouge and the United States from May 12–15, 1975, was the last official battle of the Vietnam War.
The Mayaguez incident between the Khmer Rouge and the United States from May 12–15, 1975, was the last official battle of the Vietnam War.
Operation Beaver Cage
Operation Beaver Cage was a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy Joint Operation in North Vietnam along the coastline of the Ben Hai River in the Quang Nam province.
Operation Beaver Cage was a U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy Joint Operation in North Vietnam along the coastline of the Ben Hai River in the Quang Nam province.
Operation Buffalo (1967)
Operation Buffalo was a major operation of the Vietnam War that took place in the southern half of the Demilitarized Zone, northeast of Con Thien.
Operation Buffalo was a major operation of the Vietnam War that took place in the southern half of the Demilitarized Zone, northeast of Con Thien.
Operation Buffalo (Vietnam)
Operation Buffalo(July 2–15, 1967) was a major operation of the Vietnam War that took place in the southern half of the Demilitarized Zone, northeast of Con Thien.
Operation Buffalo(July 2–15, 1967) was a major operation of the Vietnam War that took place in the southern half of the Demilitarized Zone, northeast of Con Thien.
Operation Dewey Canyon
Operation Dewey Canyon was the last major offensive by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Operation Dewey Canyon was the last major offensive by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Operation Eagle Pull
Operation Eagle Pull was the American evacuation by air of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975.
Operation Eagle Pull was the American evacuation by air of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on April 12, 1975.
Operation Frequent Wind
Operation Frequent Wind was the evacuation by helicopter of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, on 29–30 April 1975 during the last days of the Vietnam War.
Operation Frequent Wind was the evacuation by helicopter of American civilians and "at-risk" Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, on 29–30 April 1975 during the last days of the Vietnam War.
Operation Hickory
Operation Hickory was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from May 18, 1967 until May 28, 1967.
Operation Hickory was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from May 18, 1967 until May 28, 1967.
Operation Kentucky
Operation Kentucky was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from November 1, 1967 until February 28, 1968.
Operation Kentucky was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from November 1, 1967 until February 28, 1968.
Operation Lam Son 719
Operation Lam Son 719 (Chiến dịch Lam Sơn 719 or Chiến dịch đường 9 – Nam Lào) was a limited-objective offensive campaign conducted in southeastern portion of the Kingdom of Laos by the ar...
Operation Lam Son 719 (Chiến dịch Lam Sơn 719 or Chiến dịch đường 9 – Nam Lào) was a limited-objective offensive campaign conducted in southeastern portion of the Kingdom of Laos by the ar...
Operation Linebacker
Operation Linebacker was the title of a U.S. Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction campaign conducted against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from ...
Operation Linebacker was the title of a U.S. Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction campaign conducted against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from ...
Operation Linebacker II
Operation Linebacker II was a US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 aerial bombing campaign, conducted against targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the final period ...
Operation Linebacker II was a US Seventh Air Force and US Navy Task Force 77 aerial bombing campaign, conducted against targets in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the final period ...
Operation Medina
Operation Medina was a search and destroy operation conducted in the Hai Lang Forest Reserve of South Vietnam in the autumn of 1967 during the Vietnam War.
Operation Medina was a search and destroy operation conducted in the Hai Lang Forest Reserve of South Vietnam in the autumn of 1967 during the Vietnam War.
Operation Niagara
Operation Niagara was a U.S. Seventh Air Force close air support campaign carried out from January through March 1968, during the Vietnam War.
Operation Niagara was a U.S. Seventh Air Force close air support campaign carried out from January through March 1968, during the Vietnam War.
Operation Prairie
Operation Prairie (Aug 3 - Oct 27, 1966) was a military operation in northern South Vietnam.
Operation Prairie (Aug 3 - Oct 27, 1966) was a military operation in northern South Vietnam.
Operation Prairie IV
Operation Prairie IV was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from April 20, 1967 until May 17, 1967.
Operation Prairie IV was an operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area around Con Thien, South Vietnam known as Leatherneck Square from April 20, 1967 until May 17, 1967.
Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Rolling Thunder was the title of a gradual and sustained US 2nd Air Division, US Navy, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force aerial bombardment campaign conducted against the Democratic Re...
Operation Rolling Thunder was the title of a gradual and sustained US 2nd Air Division, US Navy, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force aerial bombardment campaign conducted against the Democratic Re...
Operation Starlite
Operation Starlite was the first major offensive regimental size action conducted by a purely U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War.
Operation Starlite was the first major offensive regimental size action conducted by a purely U.S. military unit during the Vietnam War.
Operation Steel Tiger
Operation Steel Tiger was a covert U.S. 2nd Air Division, later Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction effort targeted against the infiltration of People's Army of...
Operation Steel Tiger was a covert U.S. 2nd Air Division, later Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction effort targeted against the infiltration of People's Army of...
Operation Swift
Operation Swift was a military operation that took place in the Vietnam War.
Operation Swift was a military operation that took place in the Vietnam War.
Operation Taylor Common
Operation Taylor Common was a search and destroy operation conducted by Task Force Yankee, a task organized force of the 1st Marine Division, during the Vietnam War from December 6, 1968 to ...
Operation Taylor Common was a search and destroy operation conducted by Task Force Yankee, a task organized force of the 1st Marine Division, during the Vietnam War from December 6, 1968 to ...
Operation Tiger Hound
Operation Tiger Hound was a covert U.S. 2nd Air Division, later Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction campaign conducted in southeastern Laos from 5 December 1965...
Operation Tiger Hound was a covert U.S. 2nd Air Division, later Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 aerial interdiction campaign conducted in southeastern Laos from 5 December 1965...
Operation Union
Operation Union was a military operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Operation Union was a military operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Operation Union II
Operation Union II was a military operation that took place in the Vietnam War.
Operation Union II was a military operation that took place in the Vietnam War.
Phong Nhi and Phong Nhat massacre
The Phong Nhi and Phong Nhat massacre (퐁니·퐁넛 양민학살 사건, Phong Nhi and Phong Nut massacre) was a massacre conducted by the 2nd Marine Brigade of the South Korean Marines on 12 February 1968 of ...
The Phong Nhi and Phong Nhat massacre (퐁니·퐁넛 양민학살 사건, Phong Nhi and Phong Nut massacre) was a massacre conducted by the 2nd Marine Brigade of the South Korean Marines on 12 February 1968 of ...
Project Dye Marker
Project Dye Marker also nicknamed McNamara's Wall (after the Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara) or the Electric Fence was the third and final name for an electronic infiltration b...
Project Dye Marker also nicknamed McNamara's Wall (after the Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara) or the Electric Fence was the third and final name for an electronic infiltration b...
Tet Offensive
The Tet Offensive was a military campaign during the Vietnam War that was launched on January 30, 1968 by forces of the People's Army of Vietnam against the forces of the Republic of Vietnam, th...
The Tet Offensive was a military campaign during the Vietnam War that was launched on January 30, 1968 by forces of the People's Army of Vietnam against the forces of the Republic of Vietnam, th...
The Rockpile
The Rockpile, known in Vietnamese as Thon Khe Tri, is a karst rock outcropping near the former DMZ of South Vietnam.
The Rockpile, known in Vietnamese as Thon Khe Tri, is a karst rock outcropping near the former DMZ of South Vietnam.
United States Embassy, Saigon
The United States Embassy in Saigon was first established in May 1950, and moved into a new building on a more secure compound in 1967.
The United States Embassy in Saigon was first established in May 1950, and moved into a new building on a more secure compound in 1967.
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975.