Operation Kentucky
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Operation Kentucky was a multi-battalion operation conducted by the United States Marine Corps in the area south of the DMZ in Quảng Trị Province. This was another operation to secure the Con Thien ar
Kentucky, Napoleon and Lancaster areas of operation
Crewman of 3rd Tank Battalion keeps watch for PAVN snipers east of Con Thien
9th Marines supported by a tank engage a PAVN position north of Dong Ha
Operation Kingfisher
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Operation Kingfisher was a U.S. Marine Corps operation that took place during the Vietnam War. The operation was carried out in the western part of "Leatherneck Square" near Con Thien, lasting from 16
Operation Kentucky
…the Con Thien area from the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN). The operation ran from 1 November 1967 until 28 February 1969. Following the conclusion of Operation Kingfisher, 3rd Marine Division split the Kingfisher tactical area of responsibility (TAOR) in two. The new Kentucky TAOR which included Firebase Gio Linh, Con…
3/4 Marines patrol with a 3rd Tank Battalion M48, 29 July 1967
2/9 Marines return through the lines of the 3/4 Marines on 29 July