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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.
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MaxineThe 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 was the Marine base that was trapped for 77 days?
Khe Sanh, during the Vietnam War.
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
