In Vietnam, Americans Pioneered New Type of Counterinsurgency
Scholars examine the evolution of counterinsurgency doctrine and practice over the last two centuries, including in Vietnam
Explore the Life of a U.S. Infantryman in Vietnam
The U.S. Infantryman Vietnam Pocket Manual contains gems such as infantry “patrol tips,” maneuver techniques, and fighting methods for various environments
Keeping It Real: How the National Museum of the U.S. Army Conveys the Vietnam War
A behind-the-scenes look at how the National Museum of the U.S. Army seeks to accurately document the Vietnam War and brings to life many of its forgotten aspects
How CIA and Special Forces Tested Counterinsurgency Strategy in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
In 1961, the CIA’s clandestine Combined Studies Group, along with U.S. Special Forces, began experimenting with a program to organize a group of Vietnam's Highland tribes known collectively as “Montagnards”
CIA’s Secrets in Laos Brought Into Light
Only recently have documents concerning the CIA’s behind-the-scenes espionage in Laos been declassified, which the author reveals in unprecedented detail
See How U.S. Air Force Special Ops Squadrons Took On Dangerous Missions in Vietnam
An array of specialized U.S. Air Force units took on some of the Vietnam War’s most dangerous missions
60 Years Ago, The First U.S. Soldier Was Killed in Ground Combat in Vietnam
Spc. 4 James T. Davis lost his life tracking down an enemy signal in Vietnam
A Marine Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice and Why He Did It
Dickey knew exactly what he was doing and what it would cost him when he unhesitatingly leapt on grenades, as Lang proves through eyewitness accounts
Stunning Courage: A Cavalry Company’s Ferocious Battle to Clear NVA Bunkers
More than 20 platoons of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) waged a bitter fight for NVA bunkers largely forgotten except by those who survived
See the Marine Corps Force Recon in Action in Vietnam
These long-range Marine Corps reconnaissance patrols probed deep into enemy territory
War In the Villages Review
Author Ted Easterling examines strengths and weaknesses in a U.S. program established to win the “hearts and minds” of the Vietnamese population
Air Force Honors Vietnam Fighter Pilot Robin Olds
A new Air Force Academy memorial includes a statue of colorful Vietnam War fighter pilot Col. Robin Olds, a "triple ace" with a larger-than-life personality
‘Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964-73’ Review
Author Peter E. Davies explores weaponry and special hazards in a deadly cat-and-mouse game—the secret air wars in Laos and Vietnam
‘Courage Under Fire’ Review
Retired Army Lt. Col. Ed Sherwood’s book ably addresses a long-neglected gap in the history of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam
A Fight to Remember: The 4th Infantry Division at Dak To
The 4th Infantry Division, although often overlooked, made key contributions during the battle for Dak To
Colin Powell: The Vietnam War Years
Colin Powell's military prowess showed early in his experiences in Vietnam and would shape the leadership abilities that would later catapult his career.
