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Who conducted bombing raids on North Vietnam?
The USAF & USN bombed N. Vietnam. The USMC flew combat missions in support of Marines in SOUTH Vietnam. US Warships stationed off the coast of NORTH Vietnam were operating in "Yankee Station." US Warships stationed off the coast of SOUTH Vietnam were designated "Dixie Station."
Did US support the Vietnam war?
Politicians yes (they funded it); People no, they had to fight it.
What are the Names of the NAVY support units in Vietnam?
The USN utilized: 1. Strike aircraft (fighter/bombers) launched from aircraft carriers off the coast of North Vietnam (Yankee Station) and South Vietnam (Dixie Station). 2. Naval gunfire support warships operating along the gunline: One battleship firing 16 inch guns (USS New Jersey, an Iowa class battleship); 8 inch gunned cruisers; 6 inch gunned cruisers; and 5 inch gun destroyers. 3. Riverine units operating 105mm gunned Monitors; Swift Boats; PBRs (Patrol Boat River); and Alpha boats (ASPB-Assault Support Patrol Boats);
WHERE DID USS LK SWENSON SERVE vIETNAM IN 1968-69?
USS LK Swenson (DE-535) served in the waters off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War, specifically from 1968 to 1969. The ship was involved in various operations, including naval gunfire support and escort duties in the South China Sea and along the Mekong Delta. It also participated in Operation Sea Dragon, which aimed to interdict enemy supply lines. The Swenson made multiple deployments to the region, supporting U.S. and allied forces throughout its time there.
How many ships were involved in the Vietnam war?
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.
Is Vietnam an island?
No, it is on the coast, east of Laos and Cambodia.
Whaer is tonkin bay?
Off the Vietnam coast.
What major city on the coast of south Vietnam was where the first US troops landed?
The city on the coast of south Vietnam where the first US troops landed was Da Nang.
Which body of water lies off the east coast of Vietnam and is wear of the Philippine Islands?
The South China Sea is off the east coast of Vietnam and west of the Philippines.
Where is the Gulf of Tonkin located?
Off the east coast of Vietnam.
What sea is on the east coast of Vietnam?
South China Sea
What are physical characteristics of Vietnam?
The coast is mostly flat beach, there are a few cliff areas along the coast. Many rivers empty into the coast all over.Some of the Physical characteristics in Vietnam, including rivers, mountains, lakes, streams, oceans, gulfs ect are, the Annamese Mountains in central Vietnam, The Gulf of Tonkin located to the northwest side of Vietnam, The Gulf of Thailand located to the southeast side of Vietnam, and the Red River that flows in from the central part of China, to the northern tip of Vietnam. Well that's all I have for now.:)
