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US Marines were stationed in I Corps in South Vietnam.
The US Army covered II, III, and IV Corps.
The Army also fought alongside the Marines in I Corps during the intense fighting for Hue during TET 1968 and the Army's First Cavalry Division was sent to Khe Sanh to liberate the Marines under seige there.
The 1st and 3rd US Marine Tank Battalions, equipped with M48A3 Patton tanks; and the 5th Marine tank battalion as reinforcement. For USMC Infantry, Artillery, Aviation, See: Vietnam War.
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Col. Oliver North In Vietnam?
A Marine Corps Lieutenant in South Vietnam.
What positions did the military have in Vietnam?
US Navy cruisers, destroyers, and one battleship, blasted enemy positions from the gunline. The gunline covering South Vietnam was called "Dixie Station." The gunline covering the North Vietnamese coast line was called "Yankee Station." US Army/Marine ground units stayed in South Vietnam. Some US Air Force units were stationed in Thailand. Mainly the B52 heavy bombers.
What were the third Marine division casualties from the Vietnam War?
About 391,000 US Marines served in Vietnam. Approximately 14,838 US Marines died. For a breakdown of Divisional casualties; see history of the 3rd Marine Division.
What units received the presidential unit citation in Vietnam?
Use any search engine you prefer and search for NAVMC 2922. This is dated 21Apr2000 and will provide you with a lilsting of all unit awards that have been presented to Marine Corps units since the beginning of WW2. This only lists unts awards issued to USMC units prior to 15Jan2000. After this date awards are maintained on a separate location. Lynn R Rutt, Former Marine 0311 & 5811, 1993-2003, Marine TWS Member
What was the Marine base that was trapped for 77 days?
Khe Sanh, during the Vietnam War.
Did Marines have 2 years active duty during Vietnam?
The tour of duty for a US Marine in Vietnam was thirteen months although a Marine could extend his tour in Vietnam .
What were the actions of the military during the engagement in the Vietnam War?
US Air Forces (to include naval & marine air units) engaged North Vietnamese Air Force units; and bombed targets in North Vietnam. US Navy Riverine Forces patrolled the countless rivers of South Vietnam, and interdicted enemy units moving about the waterways. US Army/Marine Ground units "Searched" for the enemy, and "Destroyed" him where ever he was found.
What were the effects to north Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam was the scene of the AIR WAR during the Vietnam War. N. Vietnam was bombed by air units from the US Navy and US Air Force. US Marine Corps units bombed in South Vietnam in support of their ground Marines. North Vietnam defended itself in North Vietnam with SAM sites and NVAF MiG 17, 19, and MiG 21 jet interceptors.
When was Republic of Vietnam Marine Division created?
Republic of Vietnam Marine Division was created in 1954.
When was the last marine deployed to Vietnam?
Marines are serving in Vietnam today at the U.S. Embassy in HaNoi. But during the war, the embassy guards in SaiGon were Marines through the closing of Embassy operations in April, 1975 - a full two years after U.S. Marine combat units had all left the country.
Where was the Vietnam war fought at mosly?
There were two wars: The air war over North Vietnam and the ground war in South Vietnam. The US Air Force and US Navy (aircraft carriers) fought the war in the North. The US Army and Marine Corps fought the war in the South. USMC jets supported their marines in the south. The US Army and US Marine aviation units, for the most part, stayed out of North Vietnam.
Col. Oliver North In Vietnam?
A Marine Corps Lieutenant in South Vietnam.
What are the ratings and certificates for Marine Heavy Gunner Vietnam - 2004 VG?
Marine Heavy Gunner Vietnam - 2004 VG is rated/received certificates of: USA:M
What is a Marine Infantry Battalion?
For the US Army, during the Vietnam War, a battalion was about 600 men. The US Marine Corps will be similar in organization (during the Vietnam era).
Who was the Marine Corps units awarded by the French?
The 5th and 6th Marine Regiments.
What positions did the military have in Vietnam?
US Navy cruisers, destroyers, and one battleship, blasted enemy positions from the gunline. The gunline covering South Vietnam was called "Dixie Station." The gunline covering the North Vietnamese coast line was called "Yankee Station." US Army/Marine ground units stayed in South Vietnam. Some US Air Force units were stationed in Thailand. Mainly the B52 heavy bombers.
What is the web address of the Marine Corps Vietnam Tankers Historical Foundation in Federal Way Washington?
The web address of the Marine Corps Vietnam Tankers Historical Foundation is: http://www.mcvthf.org
