These Historical Photos Were Taken During The Vietnam War

Published on 11/12/2019
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The Enemy

Although it seems that most of the fighting was done amid the jungle, there were in fact instances that both sides came in contact with each other. Most fighting was done by ambushing the other, but the Viet Cong went another route and decided to fight members of the South Vietnamese out in the open.

The Enemy

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Dealing With The Terrain

American Soldiers severely struggled with the terrain. Navigating through the water, elbows deep, was a common problem that they faced, in addition to being open to attacks. Entering the jungle was a fearful and dreadful experience for the troops as they had to be extra alert and cautious at all times.

Dealing With The Terrain

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