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The French had already been fighting a riverine war since 1946; operating primarily WWII USN surplus landing craft, such as the LCMs, LVT, LCI, etc. (Landing Craft Medium, Landing craft vehicle tank, Landing craft Infantry, etc.). The French did design one original riverine war boat during the war however, the RAG boat. The model company "Monogram" used to market this plastic model kit. RAG stood for River Assault Group, and was manned by French and South Viet crewmen.
When USN forces entered the fray (replacing the French) they observed/studied the RAG boat, and went to work designing the ONLY US Riverine Boat designed and built specifically for the Vietnam War...the "Alpha Boat", officially designated the ASPB (Assault Support Patrol Boat). The Alpha boat was totally constructed from steel from a company in Oregon.
US Riverine Forces officially began operating as the USN Brown Water Navy in December 1965. With the new all aluminum Swift Boats (PCF) and all fiberglass PBR's entering into combat the same year. The Swift Boats and PBRs were modified from civilian water-craft to meet USN wartime standards. The USN Monitor was simply a WWII LCM (Landing Craft Medium) modified with armor and a gun turret (usually a 40mm cannon).
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When did the battle of the Mekong Delta begin?
It was more than one battle; it was a riverine war from the 1940's until the 1970's. Involving French riverine boats and later American riverine boats.
Naval battle in Civil War?
Naval operations in the US Civil War were primarily riverine operations; with the exceptions of the USS Kearsarge/CSS Alabama fight and naval blockades. The Battle of Mobile Bay was still part of riverine operations, as riverine boats and rivers flowed into the bay.
What was the brown water navy?
The US Navy's "Riverine Force" in the Vietnam War. The riverine force operated Monitors, Alpha boats, PBRs, and Swift Boats.
Where in Vietnam was the Vietnam war fought?
The NVAF MiGs battled the USAF & USN air units over North Vietnam (Air War). The NVA battled the USA, USMC, and USN riverine units in South Vietnam (Ground and Riverine War).
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
When and where was the war fought?
Southeast Asia 1955-1975. 1. Air War over North Vietnam 2. Ground & Riverine War in South Vietnam.
When was Riverine Rabbit created?
Riverine Rabbit was created in 1903.
When was Riverine goby created?
Riverine goby was created in 1994.
What has the author Bill Ferguson written?
Bill Ferguson has written: 'Laughter on the rivers of death' -- subject(s): American Personal narratives, American Riverine operations, Personal narratives, American, Riverine operations, American, Vietnam War, 1961-1975
How many us sailors died in the Vietnam war?
About 2,555 US Sailors died in the war. This figure takes into account US Navy airmen and riverine sailors.
What has the author John M Carrico written?
John M. Carrico has written: 'Vietnam ironclads' -- subject(s): Vietnam War, 1961-1975, United States. Mobile Riverine Force, United States, Gunboats, American Riverine operations, History
What weapons were invented during the Vietnam War?
A full range of riverine vessels including the Swift Boat. The M-16 rifle.
