Laos, a small Southeast Asian country, holds the unfortunate title of being the most heavily bombed country, per capita, on the planet. During the Vietnam War, the United States conducted a secret bombing campaign against Laos, dropping over 2 million tons of bombs over a span of 9 years. To this day, unexploded bombs continue […]
Introduction The Vietnam War, fought between 1955 and 1975, was a critical conflict in world history. The conflict began in 1955, and the United States became involved in the conflict to prevent the spread of communism. The war was a result of conflicting ideologies between communism and capitalism, and its impact was far-reaching, influencing global […]
During the Vietnam War, Father Vincent Capodanno served as a chaplain to the US Marines, earning the nickname “Grunt Padre” for his willingness to join the soldiers on the front lines. His selfless service and bravery in combat would ultimately lead to his being awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor in the […]
During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong (VC) utilized an extensive network of tunnels throughout the country. These tunnels were used for everything from living quarters to weapons storage, and presented a major challenge for American troops. To combat this, the U.S. military developed a specialized unit known as the “Tunnel Rats.” The Tunnel Rats […]
Carlos Hathcock was a United States Marine Corps (USMC) sniper who is considered to be one of the most effective snipers in American military history. Hathcock was born on May 20, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, and grew up in rural Arkansas. He enlisted in the USMC in 1959 and became a sniper in 1966. […]
Introduction The Vietnam War was one of the most divisive conflicts in US history, with widespread protests against the government’s involvement in the conflict. Among those most impacted by the war were the families of missing soldiers, many of whom were listed as prisoners of war or missing in action. In the years following the […]
Introduction Forty years after the end of the Vietnam War, the legacy of Agent Orange still lingers on. This toxic herbicide, which was heavily sprayed during the conflict, has had devastating effects on the Vietnamese people, particularly on children who were born with birth defects and other medical conditions. Despite efforts to address the issue, […]