Browse 1965
"Saigon - MACV IO - A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area." Four Pilipino medics, three men and one woman, treat a man laying on the ground in a stretcher. There are more medics and patients in the background.

Philippine medical team treating wounded

"Saigon - MACV IO - A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area." Three Pilipino medics, two men and one woman, treat a man laying on the ground. There are more medics and patients in the background.

Philippine medical team treating wounded

"Saigon - MACV IO - A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area." Two Pilipino medics treats a man laying on the ground. The patient appears to have a wound on his side and is Asian (possibly Vietnamese or Pilipino).

Philippine medical team treating wounded

"Southeast Asia - On the Way - An EC-121D Warning Star of the College Eye Task Force heads out for its combat station over the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of the southern Panhandle of North Vietnam to provide airborne radar surveillance support of Air Force strikes in the southern Panhandle. The College Eye operation completed its third year of combat duty in Southeast Asia recently." US Air Force jet in flight.

EC-121D Warning Star

"Southeast Asia - Plotting Course - Captain Paul G. Hammock, 28, Louisville, plots a course aboard an EC-121D Warning Star of the College Eye Task Force on a combat support mission over the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of southern Panhandle of North Vietnam. Accurate navigation is vital to the CETF operation which marked its third anniversary in Southeast Asia recently." An American soldier listens to his headphones, holding a drafting tools.

Captain Paul G. Hammock plotting a course aboard an EC-121D Warning Star

"Southeast Asia - Setting the Plot - Plotting positions of an Air Force strike force over the southern Panhandle of North Vietnam is exacting business for First Lieutenant Lance D. Scalf, 24, Mataline, Wash. He is a weapons controller aboard an EC-121D Warning Star of the College Eye Task Force which recently marked its third anniversary in Southeast Asia." An American soldier plots positions on a grid.

First Lieutenant Lance D. Scalf plotting positions of Air Force strike force

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Taking it Over - Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, commander of the 83rd Special Air Group, discusses the successful rice airlift with Capt. Joseph Chalk of Bristo, Okla. Of the 309th Air Commando Sq. The occasion was the completion of the first flight of Ban Me Thout, where pilots of the 83rd were host to the U.S. Air Force pilots at a buffet luncheon." Three pilots talk together. Two are wearing flower necklaces.

Maj. Luu Kim Cuong and Capt. Joseph Chalk

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Royal Welcome - Col. George. L. Hannah, left 315th Air Commando Group commander, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong (hatless) commander of the 83rd special Air Group of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney, right, 309th Air Commando Sq. commander, are greeted by the people of Ban Me Thuot after bringing the first load of rice to the rice short city. Seen over the left shoulder of Colonel Hannah is A1C Donald, L. LeDuc, of Hartford, Conn., a member of the 309th." US Air Force pilots stand decorated with flower necklaces. In the foreground are a group of Vietnamese women.

People of Ban Me Thuot greet Col. George. L. Hanna, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney after bringing rice

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Off-Loading Rice - Col. George L. Hannah, left, of Knoxville, Tenn., helps unload first rice bag from a Republic of Vietnam Air Force C-47 Sky Train at the City of Ban Me Thout in Darlac Province. Colonel Hannah commander of the 315th Air Commando Group." A group of pilots load a large sack from the cargo hold of a plane.

Col. George L. Hannah unloads rice bags from a Republic of Vietnam Air Force C-47 Sky Train at Ban Me Thout

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld - Provider and Escorts - A U.S. Air Force C-123 Provider, one of a flight six Providers and a C-47 propels its way towards Ban Me Thout City in the Province of Darlac with a load of rice for the people there. Escorted by four A1H Skyraiders flown by Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots , the flight airlifted 90 tons of rice in two days, USAF's 309th Air Commando Squadron of the 315th Air Commando Group provided the aircraft." Three US Air Force planes in flight. The wing of a fourth plane can be seen in the top right corner.

C-123 Provider and a C-47 fly to Ban Me Thout City with rice

"Maj. Gen Gilbert L. Meyers, deputy commander of 2nd Air Division, was presented the first oak leaf cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Hunter Harris, commander in chief of the Pacific Air Forces. The ceremony held at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, July 31 honored Gen. Meyers, who was recently assigned as second in command of the 2nd Air Division which supports all Air Force combat strikes and activities in Southeast Asia. During the presentation, Gen Meyers was cited for his 'exceptionally meritorious service to the United States'... as commander, United States Air Forces Tactical Air Warfare Center, Tactical Air Command, from 30 September 1963 to 21 Apr. 1965. During this period, 'the citation continued, his outstanding professional knowledge, dynamic leadership and initiative resulted in the development of tactical weapons and air mobility concepts specifically tailored to the global requirements of the Air Force.'" One American man pins a medal to the chest of another.

Maj. Gen Gilbert L. Meyers being presented a Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Hunter Harris

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend (left), of West Palm Beach, Fla., Navy pilot rescued from North Vietnam following bailout from his strike aircraft July 28, is all smiles as he embraces U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Lieutenant Turk's rescue helicopter snatched the Navy flyer from capture or death with only moments to spare." Two American pilots standing side-by-side embracing.

Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend embracing U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk

American soldiers run from a beach up a hill. There are amphibious landing boats in the background.

Beach landing

A tank parked on a beach, surrounded by several American soldiers and military equipment.

Tank on beach

"Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." Five amphibious boats full of American soldiers sail in front of an anchored naval ship.

Amphibious boats and naval ship

"Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung Mu, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach." An amphibious landing on a beach. There are lines of soldiers and several tanks making their way from the beach up a sandy hill.

Amphibious landing at Vung Mu

An aerial photograph of an air base and runway.

Aerial photo of air base

A Vietnamese city street that is blocked off with fencing and barrels.

Blocked Vietnamese street

An aerial photograph of an air base and runway. Some kind of machine or gun is blocking part of the view.

Aerial photo of air base

An aerial photograph of an air base and runway.

Aerial photo of air base

"Sister Mary Angela and Maj. John Arguiette at Orphanage." A Vietnamese Catholic nun stands with two American soldiers. One holds two Vietnamese children in his arms.

Sister Mary Angela and Maj. John Arguiette

"Sister Mary Angela and Maj. John Arguiette at Orphanage." A Vietnamese Catholic nun stands with two American soldiers. One holds two Vietnamese children in his arms.

Sister Mary Angela and Maj. John Arguiette

"Loi, Vietnam - Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor (seated) is briefed on the operation of the gun sight of a Huey helicopter by officers of the 11th Aviation Battalion. The commanding officer of the 11th, Lt. Col. Lauterback (glasses on lapel) stands at right. Other officers are unidentified. Secretary Resor was visiting combat and support units in Vietnam." An American pilot sits in a cockpit and talks to a group of four other airmen.

Briefing on gun sight operation

"Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut afld, RVN - U.S. Air Force's First Vietnam MIG Killers Whoop It Up - Following awards of Silver Stars and Distinguished Flying Across by 2d Air Division Commander Lt. Gen Joseph H. Moore at Ten Nhut Airfield today, members of the first U.S. Air Force flight to down Communist MIG Airfield jets whoop it up. Flight Commander Maj. Richard Hall of Forest Lake, Minn., gets a ride to the shoulders of other members of the flight, 1. 1st Lt. George Larson of Winter Haven, Fla.; Capt. Ronald C. Anderson of Fairbanks, Alaska; Capt. Kenneth D. Holcombe of Detroit, Mich,; Capt. Thomas Roberts of LaGrange, Ga.; Capt. Harold Anderson of Yucaipa, Calif.; Major Hall; Capt. Arthur C. Clark of McAllen, Tex., and Capt. Wilbur Anderson of Tarboro N.C." A US Air Force pilot is carried on the shoulders of a group of other pilots, in front of a fighter jet.

U.S. airmen celebrate Lt. Gen Joseph H. Moore's award of Silver Stars and Distinguished Flying Across at Ten Nhut Airfield

"Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Silver Stars for MIG Kills - Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Moore, commander of the 2d Air Division with headquarters here, awards Silver Star medals to F-4C aircraft commanders who downed two Communist MIG-type jets over North Vietnam yesterday. Accepting the awards are U.S. Air Force pilots Capt. Kenneth D. Holcombe of Detroit, Mich., and Capt. Thomas S. Roberts of LaGrange, Ga. The MIGs were the first shot down by U.S. Air Force pilots in the Vietnamese conflict." US Air force pilots being given medals in front of an airplane. There are photographers in the foreground.

Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Moore awards Silver Star medals to pilots Capt. Kenneth D. Holcombe and Capt. Thomas S. Roberts

Aerial photo of a line of bombs exploding.

Aerial photo of a line of bombs

"Saigon - MACV IO - Comrades rush a wounded friendly soldier to evacuation aircraft following fierce fighting 45 miles North-North-West of Saigon recently." Five soldiers, probably Pilipino, carry a soldier in a stretcher. They are running through a grassy field.

Michelin Plantation casualty being evacuated

"Saigon - Casualties suffered during a large encounter with Viet Cong forces in the Michelin Plantation area are loaded aboard a C-123 for evacuation." A group of soldiers, probably Pilipino, carry several soldiers on stretchers toward an American Air Force plane.

Michelin Plantation casualties being evacuated

"'Take Five' - Mr. Melvin Werner (center), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and two Vietnamese welders with the Saigon Naval Shipyard relax for a few minutes between periods of instructions on better welding techniques. Mr. Werner and three other welders from the Naval Shipyard at Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assistance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December." An American man and two Vietnamese men laugh together. They are holding welding masks.

Melvin Werner, a US Navy welder, relaxing with two Vietnamese welders

"Technical Tips - Mr. Ruberto Bontog (second from left), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is shown giving tips in the art of metal cutting with an acetylene torch to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assistance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December." An American man and a Vietnamese man watch two Vietnamese men welding. They all wear protective goggles.

Ruberto Bontog, a US Navy welder, training Vietnamese welders

"Saigon - Casualties suffered during a large encounter with Viet Cong forces in the Michelin Plantation area are loaded aboard a C-123 for evacuation." A group of soldiers, probably Pilipino, carry several soldiers on stretchers toward an American Air Force plane.

Michelin Plantation casualties being evacuated

"Running A Bead - Mr. Melvin Werner (left), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Peral Harbor, Hawaii, keeps a close eye on a Vietnamese welder running a bead with an arc-welder on the underside of a medium landing craft (LCM) at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. Mr. Werner and three other welders from the Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assistance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December." An American man watches a Vietnamese man welding.

Melvin Werner, a US Navy welder, training Vietnamese welders

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương looking down at notes.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương fiddling with glasses. A second man can be seen behind him.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương looking down at notes.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương speaking.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương speaking.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương looking down at notes.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Huong." Trần Văn Hương sitting in front of a microphone.

Trần Văn Hương speech

"Embassy Bombing" A crowd of people in a debri-ridden street. Most are taking pictures of the wreckage. Some attempt to help or to avoid stepping on others on the ground. Two men carry a body on a stretcher away from the scene. A fireman stands with his arms out in front of the photographer.

Embassy bombing, crowd helping with bombing

"Embassy Bombing" Three firemen carry a body on a blanket from the wreckage. Behind them, another fireman runs a hose from the back of the firetruck. People cluster in the left corner.

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

"Embassy Bombing" Two cars have collided in the steaming rubble. A crowd of people stand nearby. Men in uniform push the crowd away from two bodies lying in the rubble.

Embassy bombing, cars wrecked by bomb

"Embassy Bombing" A crowd of people in the street. Two men in an ambulance attempt to drive around them.

Embassy bombing, ambulance driving through crowd

"Embassy Bombing" Two cars have collided in the steaming rubble. Two men enter a ruined building. A man crouches in the debri-ridden street to take a photograph.

Embassy bombing, cars wrecked by bomb

"Embassy Bombing" Two cars have collided in the steaming rubble. A crowd of people stands nearby to take pictures. Two bodies lay in the rubble beside the crowd.

Embassy bombing, cars wrecked by bomb

"Embassy Bombing" A crowd of people in the street. A military truck is parked in the middle of the street. Three men carry a body on a stretcher, looking to the left. A fourth man stands with one arm protectively over the body.

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

"Embassy Bombing" A crowd of people in the street. Men in uniform lift a man on a stretcher into the back of an ambulance.

Embassy bombing, loading ambulance

"Embassy Bombing" Two men take a statement from a man with a bandaged head. A second man holds the bandaged man up with one hand and holds a hankerchief to his mouth with the other. Behind them stands a ruined building and more people.

Embassy bombing, man with bandaged head

"Embassy Bombing" Two cars have collided in the steaming rubble. Two men enter a ruined building. A man crouches in the debri-ridden street to take a photograph.

Embassy bombing, cars wrecked by bomb

"Embassy Bombing" Two men carry a body on a stretcher toward an ambulance. Other people and cars crowd the street.

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Major William Chamberlin, dressed as Santa Claus, rappels from helicopter

Bombed Vinh Tuy Highway Bridge

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid helicopter

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

Aerial photo of bombed Xom Ca Trang bridge

Bombed Phu Dien Chau bridge

EC-121D Warning Star

Captain Paul G. Hammock plotting a course aboard an EC-121D Warning Star

First Lieutenant Lance D. Scalf plotting positions of Air Force strike force

Maj. Luu Kim Cuong and Capt. Joseph Chalk

People of Ban Me Thuot greet Col. George. L. Hanna, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney after bringing rice

Col. George L. Hannah unloads rice bags from a Republic of Vietnam Air Force C-47 Sky Train at Ban Me Thout

C-123 Provider and a C-47 fly to Ban Me Thout City with rice

Aerial photo of air base

Blocked Vietnamese street

Aerial photo of air base

Aerial photo of air base

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress's of the Strategic Air Command unload tons of bombs on a strike against the notorious Viet Cong hideaway, Zone D, during a July raid." Two American planes dropping bombs.

B-52 Stratofortress's of the Strategic Air Command bombing a Viet Cong hideaway

"Aerial reconnaissance of a section of the Dong Hoi army barracks, located 35 miles north of the demarcation line, shows some of the heavy damage inflicted by a joint USAF and VNAF strike force. Eight VNAF A-1H and four USAF F-104s struck the target with 27 tons of 50 to 500 pound general bombs rockets. Reports showed that 80 percent of the barracks buildings, seen along the bottom and right side of the photo, were destroyed or damaged during the attack." Aerial photo of a street and buildings.

Aerial photo of Dong Hoi army barracks

"Aerial reconnaissance of a section of the Dong Hoi army barracks, located 35 miles north of the demarcation line, shows some of the heavy damage inflicted by a joint USAF and VNAF strike force. Eight VNAF A-1H and four USAF F-104s struck the target with 27 tons of 50 to 500 pound general purpose bombs and rockets. Reports showed that 80 percent of the barracks buildings, seen along the bottom and right side of the photo, were destroyed or damaged during the attack on 21 June." Aerial photo of bombed buildings.

Aerial photo of Dong Hoi army barracks

"A U.S. Air Force aerial reconnaissance photo of the Ban Nuoc Chieu ammunition depot, 80 miles west-northwest of Hanoi, shows heavy damage inflicted by U.S. Air Force Strikes in late June. This section of the target area covers about 700 by 1200 feet. Debris in the center and right side of the photo reveal areas where buildings were completely destroyed. Reports showed 22 buildings destroyed and seven others damaged during the strikes. Roadways in the target area were also heavily damaged." Aerial photo of bombed buildings and a road.

Aerial photo of Ban Nuoc Chieu ammunition depot

"Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - U.S. Air Force Col. George L. Hannah, (left foreground) replaced Col. David T. Fleming (right foreground) as Commander, 315th Air Commando Group, in a change of command ceremony here July 15. Here, the incoming and outgoing commanders of the U.S. Air Forces airlift arm in Southwest Asia watch as men of the unit pass in view." US Air Force men standing in formation in front of a building.

Col. George L. Hannah replacing Col. David T. Fleming as Commander, 315th Air Commando Group, in a change of command ceremony

"Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Yen Bay Depot - U.S. Air Force fighter-bombers attacked Yen Bay Ordnance Depot, July 10. Some buildings (upper left) were severely damaged, while others (foreground) were reduced to their foundations. The roof of the building at the lower left was burned off. All told, air strike accounted for 38 buildings destroyed or damaged." Aerial photo of a group of buildings.

Aerial photo of Yen Bay Ordnance Depot

"Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Than Hoa Barracks - This reconnaissance photo of a U.S. Air Force strike against North Vietnam's Than Hoa Army Barracks (July 7) shows about half the barracks area destroyed. Large craters and debris in the upper portions of the photo are all that remains of areas once covered by barracks buildings. Effect of bombs on highways can be seen in the lower center." Aerial photo of buildings.

Aerial photo of Than Hoa Army Barracks

A line of military jeeps near a hill (damaged)

Military Jeeps

A line of military Jeeps near a hill (damaged)

Military Jeeps

Two military Jeeps driving through sand, with something buried behind it in the background (damaged)

Two military Jeeps

Two military Jeeps driving through sand, with something buried behind it in the background (damaged)

Two military Jeeps

Robert McNamara talks to an American soldier. They are looking at something off camera and they are surrounded by vehicles. (damaged)

Robert McNamara and American soldier

Several American Army Officers and Robert McNamara are walking in front of a helicopter that is being repaired. (damaged)

Robert McNamara watching helicopter repair

Several American Army Officers and Robert McNamara are walking next to military Jeeps. There is a photographer, probably a reporter, walking in the background. (damaged)

American Army Officers and Robert McNamara walking

Four American men are sitting inside of a car. One of them is Robert McNamara (damaged)

American men and Robert McNamara in a car

Robert McNamara talks to an American soldier. They are looking at something off camera and they are surrounded by vehicles. (damaged)

Robert McNamara and American soldier

A line of helicopters parked in an airfield (damaged)

Line of landed helicopters

Robert McNamara, wearing glasses, looks out of frame (damaged)

Robert McNamara in glasses

Five helicopters taking off as soldiers are walking on the ground (damaged)

Helicopters taking off

Four American men are sitting inside of a car. One of them is Robert McNamara (damaged)

American men and Robert McNamara in a car

Four helicopters taking off as soldiers are walking on the ground (damaged)

Helicopters taking off

A military camp on a beach (damaged)

Military camp on beach

Some military Jeeps are driving across the sand of a beach (damaged)

Jeeps on a beach

A military camp on a beach (damaged)

Military camp on beach

Robert McNamara speaks to other American military officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Several American soldiers stand in and near military Jeeps (damaged)

American soldiers on Jeep

Two American soldiers stand near a sign that reads "Welcome to Cam Ranh Bay, Home of the 35th Engr Gp." There are tents in the background (damaged)

Soldiers stand near a sign

Several military vehicles parked in the sand on a beach (damaged)

Vehicles on a beach

Several American soldiers stand in and near military Jeeps (damaged)

American soldiers on Jeep

Robert McNamara speaks with another American officer, as a row of men photograph them in the background. (damaged)

Photographing Robert McNamara

Several American soldiers stand in and near military Jeeps (damaged)

American soldiers on Jeep

Reporters questions Robert McNamara during his visit (damaged)

Reporters interview Robert McNamara

Robert McNamara is speaking to other American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Robert McNamara is speaking to several American and Vietnamese officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American and Vietnamese Officers

Robert McNamara smiles and talks, surrounded by American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Robert McNamara smiles and talks, surrounded by American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Robert McNamara smiles and talks, surrounded by American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Robert McNamara is speaking to several American and Vietnamese officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American and Vietnamese Officers

Robert McNamara smiles and talks, surrounded by American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Robert McNamara smiles and talks, surrounded by American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Robert McNamara smiles and talks, surrounded by American officers (damaged)

Robert McNamara with American Officers

Several American soldiers are either loading or unloading a military vehicle in a sandy camp (damaged)

Unloading supplies in an American military camp

Military Jeeps driving through a sandy valley (damaged)

Military Jeeps in a sandy valley

Several military vehicles driving through sand, including Jeeps and construction vehicles (damaged)

Military vehicles in sand

A military camp set up in a sandy area (damaged)

Sandy military camp

Several American soldiers are either loading or unloading a military vehicle in a sandy camp (damaged)

Unloading supplies in an American military camp

Military vehicles are parked throughout a military camp (damaged)

Parked military vehicles

Two American soldiers stand outside a tent inside a military camp (damaged)

Soldiers stand near a tent

A military camp set up in a sandy area (damaged)

Sandy military camp

A military camp set up in a sandy area (damaged)

Sandy military camp

Several small US Army fuel tanks are sitting in the sand surrounded by barbed wire and sandbags (damaged)

Fuel tanks

Several large tents sit in the middle of a sandy military camp. American soldiers are leaving one of the tents (damaged)

Military tents

A large tent sits in the middle of a sandy military camp (damaged)

Military tent

Some military Jeeps are driving across the sand of a beach (damaged)

Jeeps on a beach

Some military Jeeps are driving across the sand of a beach (damaged)

Jeeps on a beach

Military supplies are stacked in piles on a sandy beach (damaged)

Supplies on a beach

Several small US Army fuel tanks are sitting in the sand surrounded by barbed wire and sandbags (damaged)

Fuel tanks

Some military Jeeps are driving across the sand of a beach (damaged)

Jeeps on a beach

Some military Jeeps are driving across the sand of a beach (damaged)

Jeeps on a beach

Some military Jeeps are driving across the sand of a beach (damaged)

Jeeps on a beach

American military officer speaks with a man in a white shirt (damaged)

American officers talking with an American civilian

American officers interview Robert McNamara. One is holding a microphone. There is a plane in the background. (damaged)

American officer interviewing Robert McNamara

Major William Chamberlin, dressed as Santa Claus, rappels from helicopter

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid helicopter

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid bomb crater

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

B-52 Raid aerial photograph

Aerial photo of bombed Xom Ca Trang bridge

Bombed Phu Dien Chau bridge

EC-121D Warning Star

Captain Paul G. Hammock plotting a course aboard an EC-121D Warning Star

First Lieutenant Lance D. Scalf plotting positions of Air Force strike force

Maj. Luu Kim Cuong and Capt. Joseph Chalk

People of Ban Me Thuot greet Col. George. L. Hanna, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney after bringing rice

Col. George L. Hannah unloads rice bags from a Republic of Vietnam Air Force C-47 Sky Train at Ban Me Thout

C-123 Provider and a C-47 fly to Ban Me Thout City with rice

Aerial photo of air base

Blocked Vietnamese street

Aerial photo of air base

Aerial photo of air base

A soldier talking with Iht and another man outside a village of thatched-roof cottages and palm trees. A group of children watch from around a 1960 Buick.

Iht and other soldiers in a village

A soldier stands on Tank B41, talking with the gunner. Another gunner sits in a second tank in the background.

American tanks

A soldier gives or recieves orders from tank gunner in the background. A second soldier runs to meet him.

American soldiers in the field

A procession of tanks. Three men sit atop Tank B43. One soldier sits on a second tank in the background.

American tanks

An American soldier in tank porthole.

American tanks

Two soldiers talk with tank gunner in the background.

American soldiers in the field

An American soldier in tank porthole.

American tanks

A soldier looks back at the camera from the porthole of a tank. Two other tanks in the background.

American tanks

An American soldier in tank porthole, speaking into headset.

American tanks

Six American and Vietnamese soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers. Two other soldiers in background.

American and Vietnamese soldiers talking

Iht stands outside a building attached to a bridge. Marshy land leads to water in the background. (Warped.)

Iht in a village

Tank with seven soldiers on top approach photographer.

American tanks

Iht (in civilivan clothes) points at another Vietnamese soldier outside a thatched-roof village. A crowd of children and a third soldier among them, stand around a 1960 Buick.

Iht with Vietnamese children and soldiers

The gunner of Tank B41 taking aim. A second soldier sits beside and watches.

American tank gunners

To American soldiers shaking hands, with a row of soldiers looking on in the background.

Commander Harry B. Southworth receives the Silver Star from Rear Admiral James R. Reedy

Three American marines spray a military vehicle with fire extinguisher fluid.

Marine Aircraft Group fire fighters

US Navy plane in flight dropping five bombs in a rural area.

F4B Phantom jet releasing bombs

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man loaded on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man loaded on stretcher

Embassy bombing, man carrying burnt child

Embassy bombing, man carrying burnt child

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