Soviet 23mm HEI-T ammunition

Item

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Digital Object Identifier

363-02763

Title

Soviet 23mm HEI-T ammunition

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 weapons and the fire power that they represent pose a definite increase in the threat to allied forces. In addition, the recovery of these items reflects the continued support of North Vietnam by the Soviet Union. Soviet 23mm HEI-T ammunition for ZU-23 Antiaircraft gun. The ZU-23 is a light, automatic antiaircraft weapon with twin barrels. The ZU-23 is a replacement for the older series of light automatic antiaircraft weapons like the ZPU series of 14.5 machine guns. The photograph shows a round and the container it is packed in." Ammunitions in a wooden box.

Date

1965-1968, approximately

Subject

Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Enemy property; United States. Army; Ammunitions; Vietnam (Democratic Republic). Quân đội; 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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