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Unless Firebase Gloria is listed in the following book, it's possibly a "Hollywood" (Australian version) creation: "Where We Were In Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide to the Firebases, Military Installations and Naval Vessels of the Vietnam War, 1945-1975." By Michael P. Kelley
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Why Vietnam won the war but lost the peace?
Vietnam won the French war. North Vietnam won the American Vietnam War. There was no such country named "Vietnam" during the American Vietnam War 1955-1975. There were two nations: North VN & South VN.
What was the name of at least one centurion?
Vietnam War, Australian Centurion tank #169039, named "Cromwell", later named "Maximus." 1st Armored Regiment; Vietnam 1970-1971.
What was red dust in the Vietnam war?
Dirt along the Cambodian border was often red; especially in II Corps (Central Highlands) region in South Vietnam; e.g. near Firebase Oasis, which was along the border. US Patton tanks dragging dead Pattons behind them were covered in red dirt, including the driver in the towing tank.
How many names on the Vietnam wall and why are they there?
There are 58,286 Americans named on the memorial honoring those who gave their lives in service to the American nation while fighting the war in Vietnam .
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
What is the real base on Vietnam war in American films?
There were hundreds of US Firebases (sometimes referred to as LZ's/Landing Zones) in Vietnam; Landing Zones had a tendency to turn into firebase, just a very few were: Firebase Blackhawk and LZ Action along the Mang Yang Pass in the Central Highlands; Firebase Vandergrift and Lang Vei along Route 9 (aka Hwy 9; QL 9); Camp Carroll (aka Firebase Carroll). Firebases English, Rifle, Ripcord, Mary Ann, etc.
Why Vietnam won the war but lost the peace?
Vietnam won the French war. North Vietnam won the American Vietnam War. There was no such country named "Vietnam" during the American Vietnam War 1955-1975. There were two nations: North VN & South VN.
What did the agreement in1954 do to Vietnam?
at the end of the Vietnam war the USA. withdrew from the war and the norther Vietnamese named the Viet Cong took over Vietnam and made Vietnam a communist government
What does LZ stand for?
During the Vietnam War, LZ stood for Landing Zone. Within weeks or months many of those Landing Zones became firebases. Consequently, one might hear the words, "LZ Blackhawk or LZ Rifle"...when referring to Firebase Blackhawk or Firebase Rifle. The LZ's were for designated helicopter landings originally.
Why did the US pull out of the Vietnam war?
In January 1973, an agreement reached and U.S. forces were withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. prisoners of war were released.
What country was Indochina named before World War 2?
French Indochina consisted of parts of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
When will Vietnam II The States Strike Back happen?
When Portugal is named as the world's new Vietnam, U.S. troops will invade and fight in a war, the Sequel to the unsuccessful war in Vietnam; the difference is that this time, the U.S. will be victorious and stop Communism in Portugal/Vietnam.
What was the name of at least one centurion?
Vietnam War, Australian Centurion tank #169039, named "Cromwell", later named "Maximus." 1st Armored Regiment; Vietnam 1970-1971.
Was there an actual fire base Gloria?
Obtain 21st century publication: "WHERE WE WERE IN VIETNAM: A Comprehensive Guide To The Firebases, Military Installations And Naval Vessels Of The Vietnam War, 1945-1975." By Michael P. Kelley.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
Was the Vietnam war in Pennsylvania?
No, the Vietnam War was in Vietnam
What was red dust in the Vietnam war?
Dirt along the Cambodian border was often red; especially in II Corps (Central Highlands) region in South Vietnam; e.g. near Firebase Oasis, which was along the border. US Patton tanks dragging dead Pattons behind them were covered in red dirt, including the driver in the towing tank.
