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John Olson (born 1947) [1] is an American photographer, former combat photographer and Robert Capa Gold Medal winner for his photographs of the Battle of Hue during the Vietnam War. His photograph of a tank on which a group of wounded marines are piled is considered one of the most emblematic images of the conflict. [2]
Pages in category "United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War" The following 108 pages are in this category, out of 108 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
On the morning of 2 July, Alpha and Bravo Companies, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines made their way up north on Highway 561 and secured a crossroad as their first objective. As they went further north between Gia Binh and An Kha, near a place called "The Market Place" (), they made contact with the elements of the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) 90th Regiment when sniper fire began to break
The Marine Corps, which turned 241 years old on Thursday, has served a role in every conflict in US history. 40 photos of the Marines throughout history in honor of their 241st birthday and ...
The 26th Marine Regiment (26th Marines) is an inactivated infantry regiment of the United States Marine Corps.The 26th Marines were activated in 1944 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and were activated again on 1 March 1966, and fought in the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War.
Pages in category "United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 404 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
The Battle of Huế (31 January 1968 – 2 March 1968), was a major battle in the Tết Offensive launched by North Vietnam and the Việt Cộng during the Vietnam War. Initially losing control of most of Huế and its surroundings, the combined forces of South Vietnam and the United States gradually recaptured the city after a little over one ...
At 03:30 the shooting died down. Despite the heavy fighting, friendly casualties numbered only three Marines and a PF with minor wounds. Marine sources listed 21 dead PAVN/VC in the area. [4] Marine PFC Dan Bullock, the youngest American serviceman killed in action in the Vietnam War died at An Hòa on 7 June 1969.