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Warships of the US Navy, consisting of aircraft carriers, the battleship USS New Jersey, cruisers, and destroyers rotated on "WestPac" cruises to and from Vietnam, operating within the China Sea. Rotations of warships were normally performed under the command of the US 7th Fleet. Most, if not all, of the US warships in the US Navy, in the type of categories described above, saw action, at one time or another along the Vietnamese shoreline. US warships stationed above the 17th parallel (the DMZ) which was North Vietnam, were on (code name) "Yankee Station". US warships below the DMZ, were stationed on "Dixie Station", which covered South Vietnam. Strike aircraft (F-4 phantoms, F-8 Crusaders, A-4 Skyhawks, A-1 Skyraiders, A-6 Intruders, A-7 Corsair II's) launched strikes against North Vietnam from "Yankee" Station. While those same types of aircraft supported US ground troops in South Vietnam from "Dixie Station." The battleship USS New Jersey (not equipped with missiles in those days) provided ground forces with 16" gunfire support, cruisers provided 8" gunfire support, while US Destroyers provided 5" gunfire support, while serving on the GUN LINE. The US Navy created a "second" navy, called the "Brown Water Navy": The Brown Water Navy conducted RIVERINE WAREFARE along the coast and inland waters of Vietnam. The US Navy's riverine forces consisted of Swift Boats (Patrol Craft Fast-PCR), PBR's (Patrol Boat River), Alpha Boats (Assault Support Patrol Boat), and Monitors (River Battleships). The US Navy's FIRST "Brown Water Navy" was created during the US Civil War 1861-1865. The US Navy's LAST "Brown Water Navy" was during the Vietnam War 1965-1970.
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How many coast guard ships were involved in th Vietnam war?
Approximately 56 USCG vessels participated in the war. About 26 of those vessels were the famed "82 footers"; Coast Guard Patrol boats.
Who was at war with the UK in the the Vietnam war?
The UK was not involved in the Vietnam war - it was the USA!
How many people were involved in the Vietnam war?
In the US forces 2,1 million served.
Why was the united state involved in the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was part of the cold war. To prevent Communist North Vietnam from taking over the Republic of South Vietnam.
Was che guevara involved in the Vietnam war?
No
Why did the us get involved in the vietnam war-?
The United States did get involved in the Vietnam war because of communism in Vietnam.
Who was at war with the UK in the the Vietnam war?
The UK was not involved in the Vietnam war - it was the USA!
How many coast guard ships were involved in th Vietnam war?
Approximately 56 USCG vessels participated in the war. About 26 of those vessels were the famed "82 footers"; Coast Guard Patrol boats.
How many American ships were lost in the Vietnam war?
There were no American naval ships lost during the Vietnam War.
Where can you find how Louisiana was involved in the Vietnam War information and Where can you find how many people from Louisiana fought in the Vietnam War?
Louisiana lost 882 men in Vietnam.
How was the UN involved in Vietnam after the Vietnam War?
They weren't.
How many Australian soldiers were involved in the Vietnam War?
Australian maintained a troop level of approximately 8,000 men in Vietnam during the war.
What war was the United States involved in during 1967?
Vietnam war
How many people were involved in the Vietnam war?
In the US forces 2,1 million served.
What president was not involved with the Vietnam warwhat persident was not in the Vietnam war?
Eisenhower.
What are some counties that were involved in the Vietnam war?
well Vietnam was one
Why did the British get involved in the Vietnam war?
The British fought in Korea, not Vietnam.
