Vietnam War Collection

Search And Destroy
The second wave of combat helicopters of the 1st Air Cavalry Division fly over an RTO and his commander on an isolated landing zone during Operation Pershing

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Members of the 101st Airborne Division moving across a rice field in search of Viet Cong. Photograph, 23 January 1966

Close-up of statues on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

War In Vietnam
Marines of G Company, 4th Marines are pictured climbing a hill in preparation for attack against the North Vietnamese. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

VIETNAM WAR: ARTILLERY. An American artilleryman discards a spent shell casing, ejected from a 105mm Howitzer in the central highlands of South Vietnam, March 1967

USA, Colorado, Colorado Springs, United States Air Force Academy, Vietnam War-era
USA, Colorado, Colorado Springs, United States Air Force Academy, Vietnam War B-52 bomber display

Flag and flowers against the list of names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

Vietnam War
A Photograph of US Soldiers Walking through Mist in the Cam-Lo Valley, Vietnam, circa 1970. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images)

Front Line Copter
5th January 1969: A soldier in the U.S. Army 1st Air Cavalry holds his rifle above his head as he serves as a traffic cop for helicopters landing in a field during an operation north of Saigon in

VIETNAM WAR: SOLDIER, 1970. A U. S. 61st Infantry Regiment trooper with a peace symbol
VIETNAM WAR: SOLDIER, 1970. A U.S. 61st Infantry Regiment trooper with a peace symbol and religious medals as well as a bandolier of bullets at Con Thiem, Vietnam, February 1970

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VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Troops from the 1st Cavalry climbing a mountain in the An Lao valley during Operation Thayer II. Photograph, February 1967

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Plane taking off from the American aircraft carrier Constellation in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. (Photo by Terry Fincher/Getty Images)

RA-5C Vigilante in flight, circa 1966

American tank, Cu Chi Tunnels, southern Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Revolutionary Museum, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Policemen struggle to hold back the surging tide of demonstrators pressing on the approach to the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London

Bush hat worn by United States Air Force pilot, Vietnam War, 1960s. Creator: Unknown
Bush hat worn by United States Air Force pilot, Vietnam War, 1960s. A non-regulation Australian style bush hat worn by members of the United States Air Force serving in Thailand during the Vietnam

VIETNAM Vietnam War. Montagnard men drinking rice wine

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Exhibit of Unexploded American Munitions

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. CPT Larry W. Bass. ollowed by two RTO
CPT Larry W. Bass. was the company commander of Company "D", 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 35th Infantry (Cacti). The photo was taken shortly after arriving on Hueys

Vietnam, Hanoi, Imperial Citadel, underground military bunker used during the Vietnam War, interior

CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. Stick em up! Cartoon comment on the difficulties
CARTOON: VIETNAM WAR, 1964. " Stick em up!" Cartoon comment on the difficulties posed by Viet Cong guerrilla warfare to the American military

Agent Orange Plane, 1966 (b / w photo)
1700836 Agent Orange Plane, 1966 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: american Air Force duster plane sprays Agent Orange on dense jungle in South Vietnam in 1966)

McDonnell F-4S Phantom II, 1958. Creator: McDonnell Aircraft Corp
Twin-turbojet (J79-GE-8), two-seat (tandem) fighter / bomber. All metal, semi-monocoque structure. Cantilever, low-wing, monoplane

General Electric XT700-GE-700 Turboshaft Engine, ca. 1974
The T700 engine evolved directly from Army experience in the Vietnam Wars difficult operating conditions that created helicopter engine maintenance problems

Vietnam tour jacket with Black Power embroidery, 1971-1972. Creator: Saha Union Group
Black jacket probably worn by an African-American soldier during the Vietnam war. The back features discolored white embroidery

Military fatigue shirt worn by James E. Brown of the 20th Engineer Brigade, ca. 1967
An olive green short sleeve military shirt worn by an African-American soldier during the Vietnam War. This button down style shirt is missing two front plastic buttons

A UH-1D helicopter from the 336th Aviation Company sprays a defoliation agent on a dense
527763 A UH-1D helicopter from the 336th Aviation Company sprays a defoliation agent on a dense jungle area in the Mekong Delta

Mr Leo Abse, MP, giving a pint of blood at the South Wales Branch of the Medical Aid for Vietnams first blood donation session held at Transport Hall, Charles Street, Cardiff. 5th October 1968

At Cu Chi 50 miles from Saigon ex Vietcong Minh soldier shows part of the 200 mile network of tunnels which the Vietcong used as a central staging point during the war against the French

VIETNAM, Central highlands, Kontum Vietnam War. Montagnard refugee village. Cooking area with pots on small open fires

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators during one of the first demos in 1967

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators, group of women with one holding placard with Yankee Stay Home

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators

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USA, New York State, New York City, Anti Vietnam war demonstrators seated and surrounded by Police

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Staff Sergeant Alvin Rouly supervising a Civilian Irregular Defense Group trainee at Camp Trai Trung Sup. Photograph, March 1967

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Troops of the Mobile Riverine Force arriving on land for an assault mission. Photograph, September 1967

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. Private Fred Greenleaf crossing an irrigation canal en route to a Viet Cong-controlled village. Photograph, 21 November 1967

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Specialist McClanton Miller of the 101st Airborne Division awaiting orders to move forward. Photograph, 23 January 1966

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Members of a long range reconnaissance patrol team from the 101st Airborne Division searching for Viet Cong near Tuy Hoa, Vietnam. Photograph, 27 February 1966

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. US Army soldier Jackie Coulter holding a dog that survived an air strike on a village near the Lai Khe army base in Vietnam. Photograph, 18 January 1966

VIETNAM WAR, 1967. US Army Private Milton Cook firing on a Viet Cong sniper during Operation Cedar Falls. Photograph, 8 January 1967

Meanwhile back on the home front. To Lyndon Johnson, with Best Wishes. Cartoon by Gene Basset, 1965
VIETNAM WAR: CARTOON, 1965. ...Meanwhile back on the home front. To Lyndon Johnson, with Best Wishes. Cartoon by Gene Basset, 1965

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"The Vietnam War: A Glimpse into a Turbulent Era" In the midst of the Vietnam War, a relentless Search And Destroy mission was underway. The USS Randolph sailed through treacherous seas with two S2F airplanes perched on its catapults, ready for combat in 1962. Fast forward to 1966, and members of the esteemed 101st Airborne Division traversed rice fields, their boots sinking into the muddy terrain as they moved forward amidst uncertainty and danger. A poignant moment captured in time is seen in the close-up of statues adorning the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D. C. These solemn figures stand as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during this brutal conflict. The war itself was characterized by intense artillery barrages. In March 1967, an American artilleryman discarded spent shell casings from a powerful 105mm Howitzer amidst South Vietnam's central highlands – a testament to both destruction and resilience. Even far away from Vietnamese soil, echoes of war reverberated. At Colorado Springs' United States Air Force Academy, remnants of Vietnam War-era structures stood tall, serving as reminders of past battles fought by brave men and women. Amidst all this devastation lay symbols of hope. A flag fluttering against rows upon rows of flowers placed lovingly beside names etched onto the memorial wall brought solace to grieving hearts while honoring those lost forevermore. On the front lines, helicopters became lifelines for soldiers fighting an elusive enemy. These copters transported troops swiftly across hostile landscapes – their rotors slicing through air thick with tension and anticipation. As years passed and sentiments shifted towards peace, one soldier from the U. S. 61st Infantry Regiment wore religious medals alongside a peace symbol while carrying bullets strapped across his chest at Con Thiem in February 1970 – embodying conflicting emotions that plagued many during this tumultuous era.