Soviet Infrared Periscopes from PT-76 Tank

Item

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Digital Object Identifier

363-02762

Title

Soviet Infrared Periscopes from PT-76 Tank

Description

Original caption: "During the week of 28 Apr., U.S. Forces fighting in the A Shau valley have captured various Soviet-built weapons and components from the North Vietnamese. The sophistication of these captured and the increase in fire power that they represent pose a definite increase in the threat to allied forces. In addition, the recovery of the these items reflect the continued support of North Vietnam by the Soviet Union. Soviet Infrared Periscopes from PT-76 Tank. This device allows the tank to operate and fire its armament during hours of the darkness with ease. The photograph shows the eyepiece on the periscope." A periscope.

Date

1965-1968, approximately

Subject

Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Enemy property; United States. Army; Periscopes; Vietnam (Democratic Republic). Quân đội; Tanks (Military science); Soviet Union

Location

A Sầu Valley, South Vietnam

Coordinates

16.2556; 107.2075

Size

20 x 25 cm

Container

B146, F3

Format

black-and-white prints (photographs)

Collection Number

MS 363

Collection Title

Beverly Deepe Keever, Journalism Papers

Creator

United States. Army

Collector

Keever, Beverly Deepe

Copyright Information

These images are for educational use only. To inquire about usage or publication, please contact Archives & Special Collections.

Publisher

Archives & Special Collections

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