DK-Pers2.jpgMen of B-1-3592 viewsHe's holding an M-79 grenade launcher. A very effective weapon, even for "close-in" fighting.
DK-Pers11.jpgMen of B-1-3592 viewsUNK troop stands at hut entrance. Going thru Vietnamese villages was a very problematic. Many villagers were glad to see US troops, others very worried when they left and the return of the VC.
Almost every village entered found enemy stockpiles of rice and weapons. The enemy was hiding behind the peaceful farmers who wanted no part of this war. The US media never reported this.
DK-Pers20.jpg92 viewsYou're next! Barbershop minus the leather chairs.
DK-Pers35.jpg92 views
IMG_3026.JPGRiding the berm92 viewsAn elevated walkway, called a "berm" allow farmers to work their rice paddies. Many a firefight took place near a berm.
RoadMine.jpg92 views"I don't know about you, but I'm gettin' outta here!"
UNK digs out an enemy mine.
Bearded_Keith.JPG92 viewsFO Lt Don Keith checks out his fuzzy face.
Doc.JPG92 viewsGoing down Hwy 1 with an M-79 grenade launcher at the ready.
