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THE BATTLE OF IA DRANG VALLEY by LTC Kenneth R Pierce
The battle of the Ia Drang Valley [IDV] was actually of series of engagements between the US 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and the B-3 Front, North Vietnamese Army (NVA) from 10-18 to 11-24-65. Many considered the Battle of IA Drang Valley to be US Army's 1st battle in Vietnam. It was certainly the 1st battle between of US division operating under of field force … [Read more...] about THE BATTLE OF IA DRANG VALLEY by LTC Kenneth R Pierce
For First Time in 3 Decades, VA to Launch Studies into Agent Orange Effects on Vietnam Vets
In one emotional exchange, Army vet Reginald Russell Sr. rose from the audience and accused the VA of ignoring anecdotal evidence that Agent Orange had harmed children of vets. Russell’s first son, born shortly after he returned from Vietnam in 1971, died inexplicably at 9 months old. His youngest son, born a few years later with a heart defect, died in 2012 at 32. … [Read more...] about For First Time in 3 Decades, VA to Launch Studies into Agent Orange Effects on Vietnam Vets
Vietnam War Number American Deaths
Deaths by Military Service Branch Source: Dept of VA, 3-86 Actual % Army 38,320 65.52 Marines 14,795 25.60 Air Force 2,696 4.61 Navy 2,661 4.55 Number of Americans Killed in IndoChina, Source: … [Read more...] about Vietnam War Number American Deaths
U.S. Army Organizations in Vietnam
US ARMY ORGANIZATIONS IN VIETNAM AHC = Assault Helicopter Co Arty = Artillery Bd = Brigade Bn = Battalion Brty = Battery Co = Company Dv = Division Gp = Group LIB = Light Infantry Brigade Ord = Ordinance NAME DATE CONUS RVN HEADQUARTERS ACTIVATED … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Organizations in Vietnam
