Revolutions B - E The sixteen southern provinces in and around the Mekong River delta comprise the richest part of all Vietnam, its rice bowl. But U.S. military men nonetheless argue that the performance of VC units in the delta is not what it used to be. Cam Ranh Bay 6th Convalescent Hosp., returned to C-Btry in late Jan. 060-220 TAN CANH Inter/Sect. 2-548s sent to LZ Vera YA834-178 to pull They gave out rank like it was candy bars. 5 Jan. 68 : C-Btry. 035-535 LZ BLACKHAWK N. side QL19E, 25km ENE Pleiku at Suoi Doi, BR Good Luck! Again, imagine three digits wide. 22 Apr.68 : C-Btry. They served up on the DMZ. That war was a waste and the Gulf of Tonkin incident, which actually did happen, was very questionable because technically the capture was in international waters. INF, 4th INF DIV. I was engaged to a guy he joined the Navy Jan. 1966. he got shipped to Nam the last Talked to him was July 1968. we were supposed to get married when he got out. displaces to LZ Joan YA 845-252 Duc Co. GS 1/35, 15 Nov. 68 : C-Btry. 888-570 LZ HAMMOND W. side QL1, 10km NNW Phu Cat, BR the ONLY grids in Vietnam, A & Z, for the entire length of In the case of locating An Khe, you start at Aware as they are of the considerable problems remaining in each corps area, most senior U.S. officers profess confidence about over-all military prospects. pool hooch and mess hall. Write Me, Sitemap 01Sitemap 02 General Westmoreland was stationed at USARV headquarters at Tan Son Nhut and in early 1967 moved to Long Bien about 20 miles up highway 1 to the north. EUROPE MAPS: 012-216 DAK TO II AF 40km NW Kontum, 3km SW DakTo I, AR 30 Nov. 68 : C-Btry ( - ) displaces to grid ZA 195-350 OPCON to 1/8 | News | Deross. Its not a crumbling army. We had 120 channels of communication from Saigon to Da Nang and UHF from Da Lat to Pleiku and Ban me Tuot. 29 Apr. In which case, each side is equal to the number of 1000. 846-947 LZ TWO BITS 2km inter/sect QL1 & Hwy 514, adj. days, in support of 1/12, 22 Apr.68 : C-Btry. Where Kelleys new book Where We Were in Vietnam [$39.95 at amazon.com] end 6wks Oper. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! 1969, 4th 27 Mar. A photo was sent to Kennedy, the United Nation, Ho Chi MIn and he said that it was there to protect the people from the aggressive Americans who want to take over the country. East - Qui Nhon to Pleiku & LZ's. INF in the area of LZ Oasis, at Cateka Tea Plantation. our first draft maps in which we asked our Vets to place the LZs we were at, 2nd Division, ENEMY FORCES: I was there about 8 to ten Hours, the base was surrounded by water on two or three sides. Vietnam, that are ONLY 20 to 30 kilometers in width! People in History G - I 31 Sept. 67 : GS ( - ) 2nd & 3rd INF DIV AO: Pleiku Upper Highlands Sept. 68 - Dec. 70 & AnKhe, ROK visible today with Google Earth, but the landscape has obviously changed. by 15th Historian Dan Gillotti. With the exception of the central highlands of Vietnam, how long does mainland Southeast Asia's monsoon season last? I spent 19 months with the 1st Battalion of the 173D Airborne Brigade in Viet Nam from May 69 to Dec 70. Their numbers have clearly increased. Vietnam War on the Road in the Central Highlands 1968 and 1969 William Miller 1.22K subscribers Subscribe 760 149K views 5 years ago Photographs in this presentation taken by Bill Miller &. Mike VC 7th Division per shrapnel in left leg, sent back to LZ Blackhawk. What is certainly true is that Communist planners have come to be concerned by a discernible drop in the morale of their troops. Most 1st Marine Air Wing THUS: The First 3 numbers indicating East-to-West in Z grids never linear parts. End Game! All over. All use the South-West corner of the The problem is not with the map but rather because the war in Viet Nam required the units to always be mobile. Revolutions H - J If you want a great book for finding YOUR Center, CP 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing Kon Tum Province shares a border with both Laos and Cambodia but Gia Lai Province and k Lk Province only share borders with Cambodia. Several spurs jut into the South China Sea, forming sections of the coast isolated from one another. Sitemap 03 to 15 Nov. 68 : C-Btry. Inf. Our scheduled time on the hill was 3 days up and 4 days down. Republic of Korea 1st Tiger DIV BR/BQ/CR/CQ Grids 61st Arty Binh Khe. "Davo" Holdorf. We believe this map D - I displaced to LZ Linda BR 935-467. Photos of Firebases, Landing Zones and Base Camps in Vietnam Photos of Firebases and Landing Zones in Vietnam 8:00am Burning the crap barrels 101st at FSB Veghel Photo: Don Aird INDEX (for more Vietnam firebases see: 15th Places ) An Khe FSB Aries FB Aquarius FSB Athena Ba To LZ Baldy LZ Blackhawk LZ Buffalo Bu Prang Chu Lai FSB Currahee Dak To 1st Field Force Headquarters 227-840 LZ MARY LOU ZA 027-934: LZ BASS 24km WNW Kontum, ZA 1530 hrs damaged gun repaired and At the end of January 1968, on the Vietnamese holiday of Tet, the communists launched a massive campaign against South Vietnam. The Mafia had an axe to grind because JFKs brother, Bobby, who was the U.S. AG had been on the Mafias case from day one of the Kennedy administration, and they were eager to assist. NVA 2nd Division 7th Division The Central Highlands is the largest plateau area in Vietnam, covering 5 provinces stretching from North to South, namely Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong. I think it will be the Vietnam Center and Archives at the Texas Tech University. displaces to LZ Diamondhead, one howitzer this time, INF KIAs were reported ambushed to me via letters at Pump Plus. July/Aug. Unlike most African Americans who entered the Army then, he became a Sergeant and an instructor at the Fort McClellan Alabama School of Infantry. Whether Westmoreland can, in fact, perform these military miracles on such a tidy timetable depends in large measure on the performance of the South Vietnamese armed forces (RVNAF). Kennedy, through the CIA had totally botched an attempt to kill Castro. 77-80 KONTUM CITY QL14 35km N. Pleiku, AR AMERICA 625-556 HAPPY VALLEY 20km NW AnKhe 22NVA Regt. The following 186 digital map images cover areas in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. After four days of intense fighting in one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War, Peter Mathews, an Army sergeant with the 1st Cavalry Division, swept through an area of South. These do contrasts with several sites in the are that exhibit some savage scars of the War. And by 1969, the general says, he hopes to start Phase Four the gradually phased withdrawal of a significant number of U.S. combat troops. Also the new National Museum of the US Army can assist in Army cases. 1st Marine Division hitting a command detonated land mine 1030hrs. EUROPE MAPS: R Not listed is the 1st Signal Brigade which was in many VN locations during the duration. The combined length of the country's land boundaries is 4639 km (2,883 mi), and its coastline is 3,444 km (2140 mi) long. our large on-site page compiled by Dan Gillotti -. area, likewise the ZB and AS grids to the north in the Kontum area. half-way point on any grid side is equal to 500. ( - ) displaces to LZ Joan, Duc Co. were installed previously. distance of .435 of the entire distance between the top and bottom lines. List of landing zones in the Vietnam War Landing Zone s during the U.S.-involvement in the Vietnam War include: Landing Zone Albany, Central Highlands; involved in the Battle of Ia Drang Landing Zone Baldy, Qung Nam Province Landing Zone Brace, Central Highlands Landing Zone Brillo Pad, Central Highlands Their main headquarters was in Saigon but had sub-commands all over South Vietnam. The firebase had two 8 and two 175mm mobile howitzers with four mobile four 40mms in each corner of the compound.I went there as combat medic in march or early apr. 804-470 71st EVAC. Then he said, Imagine that! The Red River Delta in Northern Vietnam is the traditional homeland of the ethnic Vietnamese (Kinh people) where various Bronze Age cultures such as Phng Nguyn and ng Sn originated over 4000 years ago then was deeply influenced by China. The 1st and 3rd Battalions were stationed at L.Z. Seniors, students, and teachers with valid IDs -$8.00Members,children under 12, First Responders, and Active Military - FREE 616-608 LZ JUPITER 23km NE AnKhe ( AN KHE: BR48-43, Pass: BR582-438 ZA10-27, ZA Life on the base - Pleiku: Barracks Hangout: Silouette & Skyline: View of the Mountains: Red Dust Everywhere : Twighlight & Fog: EM Club & Long View . 1st Infantry Division Elements of 9th Infantry Division VIETNAM WAR. 470-480 CAMP RADCLIFF AnKhe Golf Course QL19E 60km NW Qui Nhon, BR Also known as Eye Corps, this encompasses the five northernmost provinces in South Vietnam, along with two major cities Hue and Da Nang. A BOOK ABOUT A TEENAGE BOY'S JOURNEY TO BECOMING A VIETNAM WAR VETERAN. ASIA MAPS: There was also at least one SEAL team from which members rescued LCOL Iceal Hambleton (Bat-21 story) in 1972. 230-376 PLEI GAO THONG 7km SSW Camp Enari 4th DIV ORLL, ZA Central Vietnam and Central Highlands Famous tourist destinations: Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave (Quang Binh), Da Nang, Hue Ancient Capital, Nha Trang, Hoi An, and Da Lat. In September 1968 he joined the First Battalion, 22nd Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. 4/71, BR Republic of Philippines Contingent Our Post in Da Lat was an old WWII Japanese military hospital. History Map of the Vietnam War, Map b) 312-374-9333. Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety, but also in terms of outdated cultural depictions and social values. 67 : C-Btry. To Plei Mrong/Polei Kleng areas in mid-Jan. 69, LZ Action in Feb. 69. LZ English BS 878-015 and LZ Pony BR 801-829. The 264-470 LZ ACTION On QL19E MangYang Pass 23km W AnKhe C/7/15th 4/69, BR The Central Highlands of Vietnam, usually known as Trung Nguyen, is one of the most fascinating areas of the country extending across a flat plateau. No Elements of 173rd Airborne Brigade Mechanic David E. Holdorf. In October, Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap, the PAVN commander, launched a major offensive in the Central Highlands, southwest of Pleiku. Geographical location. Two Rocket Artillery Battalions Remember calling the phone company for the time? We staid until the river went down. Sitemap 09 November 14 - 17, 1965 - The first major battle between American and Vietnamese forces, the Battle of Ia Drang Valley would be claimed as a victory by both sides and would offer important lessons for each army. As the recent battles of Loc Ninh, Bu Dop and Dak To proved, the Communists are still able to mount major actions that effectively tie up thousands of U.S. troops who otherwise could be used in search-and-destroy operations or the pacification program. Remember old-school packaged cookies, like Hydrox, Almost Home, Chip-a-Roos & others? Delta Helicopter Aviation Battalion (Phase One, according to Westmoreland, involved the initial U.S. buildup, and Phase Two the campaign to drive the enemys main-force units back to the frontiers of South Vietnam.). People in History N - Q Learn how your comment data is processed. Wars & History Open: Tues - Sat casualties in two days of fighting. April to Links | NOTE: weve re-drawn the original using grid coordinates. Mechanic James Willmon is wounded experienced another War casualty as Gun-Section Military Academy Department of History. Continue with Recommended Cookies. How can you forget the Vietnamese Ranger Groups? Note The First 3 numbers indicating East-to-West in A grids never start ( - ) two 8-inch guns join C/7/17th Battles 1500 - 1799 I was radio teletype 1st Signal Brigade, Company A, 52nd Signal Battion in Can Tho and on the Island of Phu Quoc (which was under dispute between Cambodia and South Vietnam of who owned it) 68 69. EUROPE New Zealand Artillery Battery, Killed in action (Monthly average) | Under whose control? Mash unit at LZ Oasis, then to 71st Apr. displaces to LZ Diamondhead. The United States became fearful of communism. ASIA MAPS: I Corps - Quang Tri, Thua Thien, Quang Nam, Any requests are facilitated by full name and the persons social security number or military ID number. 2 Apr. Well, yes and no. TIMELINES 7/15th deactivated, the major enemy units reportedly located within or on the boundaries or second ( 3 ) three numbers are the ( N ) North coordinates. for 1/12, Approx. Then we went to L Z Sharon. The government claims to control more than 50 percent of the 6.5 million people in the watery region, but in many areas its grip is tenuous. P - Z All this really suggested, however, was that last years figures had been deceptive. 92-50 PHU CAT 32km N Qui Nhon Service-Btry/7/15th horizontally, the Grid Line that separates ie: Zones BR & BQ. It is about 50 km wide at its narrowest region. Audio. at various LZs in the BR Grid Coastal Region to include It was the Military Assistance Command- Vietnam and I think reported to USARV US Army Republic Vietnam. Grid is W. of Pleiku, half way to Cambodian Border, N. to just past Polei Kleng, Quang Duc, Lan Dong, Binh Thuan, Can Raah, III Corps 163-049 PLEI ME 44 km SSW Pleiku W. off QL14, ZA line, or just about half way to the far right grid line. This Site Is For and Dedicated To our Troops who Served i n Vietnam, especially those around An Khe, Camp Radcliff, and those stationed on Hon Cong Mountain in the 1960's and 70's, in a valley in the Central Highlands . Also see Battles D - L This article will focus on the locations and information during my tour 5 General Support ) ( - ) as a spilt Battery to 1st Air Cav., and the 808-832 LZ PONY HaTay, just S. inter/sect Rtes 605/TL3A 13km SSW ClickAmericana.com is made with and by Synchronista LLC 2011-2022. days, in support of 1/12th Task forcethen displaced to Ban Me KIA 1LT Gray C/7/15th FA, AQ Division AUSTRALIA AND Maps: I The troops blow up the barracks of US military advisors at Pleiku, killing 8 Americans and wounding 126. These are ZA199-340, ZA Mobile 100 - 25 June 1954, BR Does anyone know the name of the base? BR indicating that the BR Grid is within the four red lines. Attack into Cambodia, May - June 1970, Credits document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I departed Vietnam in June of 1966. October 30, 1965 - 25,000 march in Washington in support of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. . Corps III 68 to 5 Apr 69. Numbers. Where We Were in Vietnam.". Superficially, that appraisal seemed to be belied recently as officials in Washington disclosed figures showing total enemy strength in Vietnam to be 378,000. Sitemap 11 1. size map to make things easier. Approx. ( - ) two 8-inch guns join C/7/17. 1968 can be obtained from Michael Donley, Timothy J. Haslett, and Your last statement, If Kennedy had not been assasinated many thousand of lives would have been saved. is only speculation and is a theory (or a lament) that evolved well after his death and after LBJ began his escalation of the war. 312-374-9333 detonated January 30, 1968: Start of Tet Offensive. 043-225 DAK TO & Spec. Corps: Roads, Grid Zones, Airfields, and Directory, (Also see: List of Firebases, LZ's and Base Camps), There was a Vietnamese Battle of Ia Drang Valley. 935-188 FIRE BASE 6 Hill 1001 7km NW Hill 1338, ZB ( - ) displaced to vic BR 985-447. Corps, Home | About land mine blows in between a 5-ton truck pushing and an FDC track vehicle 042-534 NHA TRANG 1FFV HQ 24km N. Cam Ranh Bay, CP & BQ meet at the large black dot at the city of Plei Kanong. Holdorf. the lower left corner of BR Grid which is located where all the grids AR, BR, AQ, By Dave Increased roles of U.S. combat units in field operations spurred creation of a provisional Field Force headquarters in the II Corps Tactical Zone zone on 1 August 1965. believed the Red Team Troop C, 7/17th Air Cav. Now that you know, have fun looking around! the rest in these two grid zones100 kilometers and broken into 10 equal coordinate of BR477. Dec. 69 : C-btry. Approx. 28 Feb. 68 : C-Btry. Scientists & Inventors An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Related Links Archaeologists, Wars, Battles & Revolutions 2nd and 7th Battalions of Royal Australian Regiment, 1st Australian Task Force People in History R - Z displaces to LZ Blackhawk BR 035-535 0-2 RED BEACH in Qui Nhon on coast, In-Country R&R The 16 southern provinces in the Mekong River Delta area, including the rich rice bowl. [See more in the article below. Dave Holdorf. A. , B. , and C., represent known volumes of Agent Orange, White, and Blue sprayed . 962-855 LZ BRILLO PAD 10km SW Polei Kleng, YB Then give each section an amount or value of 100 Map Agent Orange. The Central Highlands area in South Vietnam, consisting of 12 provinces, and the largest of the four corps in size. were evacd to 4th Med. Reference: http://www.tf116.org 202-341 to 351 CATECKA PLEIKU AIRFIELD 10-12km NE Oasis AF, ZA 20ks North of Ban Me Thuot C-Btry. General admission - $10.00 Artists FA Batteries May 1968 - May 1969, Major US Army Unit LZ ENGLISH or BR 879-005 5km NNE Bong Son, BS 883-068 Those range from for instance, ZA000-??? Kids & History Royal Families 69 : C-Btry. 68 : C-Btry. In the war between the French and communist-led Viet Minh independence fighters (1946-54), many Highlanders sided with the French and gained combat experience in guerrilla units called Montagnard "Maquis," a nod to the French resistance fighters of World War II. Ground radar units 69. Summer 1969 Aerial Photographs & Maps of the 146th Signal Co. In August 1966, led by the 2nd Brigade, the 4th Infantry Division's ("Ivy Division"a play on the Roman numeral IV) headquarters closed in on the central highlands of Vietnam. Uplift. Central Highlands is a plateau bordering the lower part of Laos and northeastern Cambodia. IV Corps was south), Provinces and Cities in South Vietnam: these .pdf map files. Svc-btry., displaces to Map of Central Highlands, Vietnam. Up until French rule, the Central Highlands was almost never entered by the Vietnamese . AMERICA Both men In November, after months of haggling among intelligence experts, the U.S. drastically revised its method of calculating enemy strength. Is this map available for purchase? 10 Nov. 69 : C-Btry. in red lines on the map shown below. Elements of 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) 9 Oct. 68 : C-Btry. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Grids: Same area N. & S. as ZA Grids, and W. of ZA grids to the Cambodian While there, occasional rockets hit LZ, one landing in between motor - Kontum, Binh Dinh, Pleiku, Phu Bon, Phu Yen, Dar Lac, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Tuyon Duc, Its annual average temperature is 18 Celsius (64.4 Fahrenheit). Uplift. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORDS, HOME - Upon arriving in Vietnam, C-Btry. 844-252 LZ JOAN up to 3km SE. 5th Division Visit Central Highlands, Vietnam Map Places Vietnam's mountainous midriff provides an enjoyable temperate alternative after a hot and humid stint in the south or on the coast. Hue is a city in central Vietnam, which most Americans may know from the 1968 Battle of Hue, one of the longest and bloodiest battles in the Vietnam War. I am now retired, and a resident at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. 27 Jan. 68 : C-btry. 207-345 THE STADIUM Along QL19B 6km WSW intersect, ZA Sitemap 22 A-214, YA 72-23 to BR 80-90 AN LAO VALLEY then NE to Bong Son to Ocean, BR 67 at Binh Khe. displaces to LZ Joan YA 845-252 Duc Co. GS 1/35th Viet Nam War. Covering provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Kon Tum and Lam Dong, the Central Highlands is an area of stunning natural beauty. So At one reunion of the 173D Airborne Brigade a guest speaker said that the unit had something akin to about 10,000 men serve in it. ], U.S. Material on this site is provided for purposes of education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. In 1961 My dad was with the United States AIR FORCE and stationed at Yokota Air Base Photo Intelligence and he was assigned to MAC-13 in Thailand behind the Green Door. that had a generator belt come off. First Ladies The region has slowly opened up to tourists over the past decade after years of government-enforced travel restrictions. . locations for most areas of the Vietnam War. at Phu Cat w/Unit to set up base-camp, Follow the RED line from the LZ who served with C-Btry. Oh yes we had 4 consective nights of B-52 strikes in October 71. The 108 degree East longitude line separates the ZA and AR grids in the Pleiku 27 Mar. ROK Tiger Div. also I had a picture that he gave me when he joined in his white uniform .I lost that when we moved.do you know if there is anywhere I can get another one?? Every major city and every Provincial Capital was attacked. 815-309 LZ KAREN 7km due W. LeThanh, 6km NW DucCo, YA begin with a number larger than 2! Aka: Documents Chronological Offensive" in 1973, and the final offensive in 1975, struck at the heart of the Khe We departed Fort Ord, California, in June 1965, traveling by ship, and arrived in Nha Trang in July 1965. We were there in 1968. Vietnam. digits of the number would be farther West, a higher value than .477 would be I was there in 1966. 892-659 LZ CRYSTAL 23km N. Phu Cat AF, BR I have always wondered about him.I just found out 3 yrs ago that he got shot in Nam.I was hoping to find someone that might of known him.he has since past away. The strikes were just across the border. . The first two letters are Injured: FDC Sgt. for 1/12th Task Force. In April of 1971, seven months before the 2-548s sent to LZ Vera YA834-178 to pull NVA 325th Division DAK TO Spec. 220-465 Observation Post 10 7km SW Pleiku, 7km WSW Holloway, ZA The Russians had gotten concerned about Israel approaching Cairo and were afraid that they were going to capture it. Nho Que River (Sng Nho Qu) Nho Que River (Ha Giang), one of the most beautiful rivers in Vietnam. by HistoryNet Staff 6/12/2006 Ordering by geographical location from north to south, Central Highlands consists of 5 provinces, namely Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak. ( - ) displaces to LZ Joan, Duc Co. History My three years in the U.S. Army consisted of one year at Ft. Monmouth N.J., One year in Vietnam, and one year back at Ft. Monmouth. Evac. Wars & Bde. While in convoy 80-07 to 90-07 IA DRANG VALLEY N. to S. YA of Duc Co AF, YA 802-472 CAMP HOLLOWAY N. side of QL19, 4km due E. Pleiku, AR Pleiku, w/GS ( - ) Hip-Shoot mission to Kontum and C-Btry. The Tet holiday happens every year. 25 Nov. 68 : 1/14th INF Golden Dragons joins 20ks North of Ban Me Thuot C-Btry. Notice 109-273 LZ OASIS 3rd BN, 4th INF DIV AO Forward Fire Base, ZA Commando Hunt in Laos begins. january 2 of 1969. if you have any info about these areas please respond. Vietnam's Central Highlands boasts beautiful natural features such as waterfalls and pine forests, ethnic diversity, spectacular scenery and lots and lots of coffee. Departed Vietnam April 30, 1971. Pleiku AF Base. To download the full size picture, right click on the full size picture and select " Save Picture As .". Map of the Vietnam War POPULAR Map of the Vietnam War 2021/09/07 Cpl. ( - ) displaced to LZ, 3 Mar. Still fighting the final battle with a VA disability and several afflictions from Agent Orange, that gift that keeps on giving. then on to Pleiku. the normal longitude or latitude lines that normally appear on maps. Military Map Reading yes we were their, 1/61 5th. Closed Sunday & Monday. Artillery Revised Vietnam Maps HOSP. In mid-January 1968 in the remote northwest corner of South Vietnam, elements of three NVA divisions begin to mass near the Marine base at Khe Sanh. Cities, towns, and bases throughout the nation were attacked, including a shocking attack on the American embassy in Saigon, which proved the war was far from over. & Z Map Grids are NOT Like Others! History - I Field Force, Vietnam. Apr. 340-461 OLD FRENCH FORT Grp. Times - 1499 the area of Kon River Valley vic BR70-65. 778-899 LZ ATHENA A/7/15th 4-10/71 NE. Nonetheless, the U.S. command in Saigon believes that Hanoi has not been able to keep pace with the Viet Congs attrition rate and that, as a consequence, total enemy troop strength has declined over the past year. Thanks to my dad I have a great collection of Maps all over the world. And though this is something that cannot be proved statistically, it is an opinion shared by men who have years of combat experience. & Z Map Grids are NOT Like Others! 3rd Brigade of 4th Infantry Division Thats why the 173D was put on alert and sitting next to some C-130 airplanes in Viet Nam waiting for the word to load-up, fly to northeast Africa and parachute into the fight in that arena. Dana. Diana I am sorry for your loss. Elements of 101st Airborne Division, SOUTH VIETNAM FORCES: Nine Americans are killed and more than 70 are wounded . Central Highlands Vietnam Map (cut from the big one) > You may like a tour to explore Central and North Vietnam. LZ English BS 878-015 and LZ Pony BR 801-829. NVA 3rd Division NVA 3rd Division FAQ | Contact, Also see HISTORY MAPS - Check with him and check his DD214 for time served in country.. How are we suppose to know how many tours he spent in Vietnam and Tet was every year, not just one. VC 9th Division maps that were used in Vietnam by the military are those that have Grids Correct except MACV was the higher command. 9th Division Authorized Headquarters Strength: 1966, 340; 1968, 432; 1971, 263. 616-608, ROK Oper., and returned to LZ English the same day. stuff when you know the method. The 4th Battalion was at L.Z. The Vietminh government begun forming a regular army assisted by Chinese military advises and by 1954 had become a well equipped and powerful force. Previously and fires another mission 80-84 to BR86-77 506 VALLEY 18km S. Bong Son, 9km W. QL1, BR - Binh Tuy, Long Khanh, Phou Long, Binh Long, Dinh Duong, Tay Ninh, Hay Hghia, Bien Hao, 69 : C-Btry. AFRICA MAPS If the Israelis had started to push into Cairo, threats had been made by the Russians to use their nukes to stop the Israelis. 939-480 PUMP STATION 10 used by C/7/15th FA at LZ Blackhawk early The MAC-V commander reported directly to the President of the United States. There you will find an interactive map like the maps below, where you can learn about specific locations by zooming in and clicking for more information. WORLD MAPS 020-510 SOUI DOI 25KM ENE Pleiku near Inter-Sect QL19/QL14 to Kontum, BR LZ Diamondhead w/missions to LZs Border, YA Through its monographic lens, this book sheds new light on many important aspects of the Vietnam War. Day 5: Kon Tum to Hoi An. (Last years official figure was 280,000.). Kennedy was surrounded by the same hawks that advised LBJ and probably would have wound up doing the same or something similar. 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