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It was the US Navy that commenced the conventional Vietnam War when a USN destroyer became engaged with a torpedo squadron belonging to the North Viet Navy in August 1964; its called the Tonkin Gulf Incident.
That same month USN fighter bombers attacked torpedo boat bases in North Vietnam.
The USMC are part of the USN. US Marines landed in South Vietnam in 1965 to protect US air bases stationed there. There security operations extended (escalated) into further protecting US assets in country by expanding (searching and destroying enemy forces) deeper and deeper into enemy held territory (deeper and deeper into I Corps aka Military Region 1 (MR1).
I Corps consists of famous names such as : Da Nang, Chu Lai, Quang Tri, Dong Ha, Khe Sanh, Highway 9 (aka QL9, Route 9), Lang Vei, Firebases Con Thien (renamed by the US Army Firebases A4 & C2 when they took over), the Rockpile and the DMZ. In those places the Marines tried to clear it of enemy presence; destroying them whenever and where ever they found them.
I Corps was the most dangerous place in South Vietnam. It was the AO (Area of Operations) of the NVA, being so close to their country...North Vietnam; it was easy to reinforce and be kept re-supplied. So the Marines got the job!
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Names usmc soldiers wounded in the Vietnam war?
Nearly 14,000 US Marines were killed in Vietnam, and over 50,000 US Marines were wounded in the war.
Role of Vietnam's neighbors in Vietnam war?
All were officially neutral.
How many US Marines served in Vietnam?
For "a starter", recommend obtaining the book titled, "VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE", By Shelby L. Stanton. A second publication, originally founded by retired COL Harry Summers (1932-1999), is a magazine established in the late 1970's, titled "VIETNAM"; this publication OFTEN supplys advertisements concerning "lists" for war historians.
When were us marines issued their weapons during the Vietnam war?
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What was the total amount of troops sent to Vietnam by the end of the war?
By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War. By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War.
How many us marines inlisted in the vienam war?
Approximately 391,000 US Marines served in the Vietnam War; approximately 14,838 US Marines died in Vietnam.
How many marines were wounded in action in Vietnam?
13,095 U.S Marines were wounded in action during the Vietnam War.
Names usmc soldiers wounded in the Vietnam war?
Nearly 14,000 US Marines were killed in Vietnam, and over 50,000 US Marines were wounded in the war.
What kind of mission were the marines on in the Vietnam war?
Search and Destroy.
Vietnam War names of usmc casulties?
OVER 14,800 US Marines died in the Vietnam War. If you want their names, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall has them recorded there.
Role of Vietnam's neighbors in Vietnam war?
All were officially neutral.
How many US marines died in the vietnam war?
I have numerous books on D-Day which say US Marines did not fight there. All 4 Marine divisions were active in the Pacific at that
Did marines serve in Vietnam?
Yes, nearly 15,000 US Marines died in Vietnam.
How many US Marines served in Vietnam?
For "a starter", recommend obtaining the book titled, "VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE", By Shelby L. Stanton. A second publication, originally founded by retired COL Harry Summers (1932-1999), is a magazine established in the late 1970's, titled "VIETNAM"; this publication OFTEN supplys advertisements concerning "lists" for war historians.
When were us marines issued their weapons during the Vietnam war?
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Did the US win or lose the Vietnam War Justify your answer.?
How did the role the American media played in the Vietnam War.
What was the total amount of troops sent to Vietnam by the end of the war?
By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War. By the end of the war, approximately 2,594,000 US Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen had served IN COUNTRY, in the Vietnam War.
