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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.

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