Operation Prairie
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Operation Prairie was a U.S. military operation in Quảng Trị Province, South Vietnam that sought to eliminate People's Army of Vietnam forces south of the Demilitarized Zone. Over the course of late 1
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines during Operation Prairie.
A UH-1E Huey gunship preparing for take off at Đông Hà Combat Base.
Operation Hastings
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Operation Hastings was an American military operation in the Vietnam War. The operation was a qualified success in that it pushed the People's Army of Vietnam forces back across the Demilitarized Zone
Operation Prairie
…their military threat along the DMZ. The tactical goal of these incursions was to draw United States military forces away from cities and towns. Operation Hastings, a series of actions in defense of the DMZ, lasted from 15 July to 3 August 1966. It was considered a strategic success. Operation Prairie was conceived…
Marines of Company H, 2/4th Marines take to the water as they move to join up with other elements of their battalion
CH-46 from HMM-265 trailing smoke and flame after being hit by PAVN anti-aircraft artillery. The helicopter crashed and exploded upon impact, killing 13 marines
3/4 Marines assault uphill following airstrikes
Company G, 4th Marine Regiment, attack uphill