The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Propaganda.jpg97 viewsThis tri-fold pamphlet was the enemy's attempt at propaganda aimed at our troops. {click to enlarge and see the message}
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DK-Pers11.jpgMen of B-1-3596 viewsUNK troop stands at hut entrance. Going thru Vietnamese villages was a very problematic. Many villagers were glad to see US troops, others very worried when they left and the return of the VC.

Almost every village entered found enemy stockpiles of rice and weapons. The enemy was hiding behind the peaceful farmers who wanted no part of this war. The US media never reported this.
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DK-Pers20.jpg96 viewsYou're next! Barbershop minus the leather chairs.
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DK-Pers33.jpgFO on Duty96 viewsIn the background, scenic views of a war zone. But it was serious business otherwise.
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IMG_3026.JPGRiding the berm96 viewsAn elevated walkway, called a "berm" allow farmers to work their rice paddies. Many a firefight took place near a berm.
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VCseries010.JPG96 viewsCapt Ed Nealon, B/1/35, directs the action in a firefight.
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