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pictures of the Vietnam War

United States combat troops started arriving in Vietnam in 1965. We had military advisors in the country before that time. The Vietnam war ended on April 30, 1975, with the fall of Saigon. Many of the photographs that came out of that war are still etched in our minds.

See 13 Of the Most Magical and Breathtaking Sites in Vietnam

The country on the southeastern tip of the continent was liberated from French occupation only during the 1950s only to then get into the brutal and infamous Vietnam War against the American army a few years later, which ended with the communist regime taking power.

Photographer Captures the Charm of Vietnam – 17 Pics

In the 19th century, Vietnam became a French protectorate, a period that lasted until 1945. Today, Vietnam is a proud and independent country that is one of the unique jewels of Asia.

Aerial Photography: Vietnam Looks So Gorgeous From Above

Vietnam has become a popular tourist destination in recent years, owing primarily to its beautiful landscapes and unique culture. From lush green rice paddies in Mu Cang Chai to the scenic area of Tràng An, the picturesque views of Vietnam are a sight for sore eyes.

These Relics of History Are Both Art and War.

From thousands of years ago, when men were still fighting with bronze weapons, the armored helmet was one of the most important items of war. From before Romans ruled Europe, before the Greeks sailed the seas.

War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

Steve has spent the last 3 decades in war torn areas, and has seen the worst of what we can do to each other. The following images are not easy for the eyes or the heart, but they are amazing in their own right and are enough to make almost anyone a pacifist. War is Hell, and Here's Proof!

Photographed Hell: The Wars We've Been Through!

" You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it. " General William Tecumseh Sherman. General Sherman's words will surprise only the very few. There is nothing worse in human invention than war - large groups of people killing one another.

Facts & Quotes to Honor Veterans Day

Veterans Day Used to Have a Different Name On November 11, 1919, exactly one year after ceasing fire in World War I, President Woodrow Wilson issued an "Armistice Day" proclamation to celebrate the veterans of WWI.

The Faces of War and Peace - Fascinating!

War is hell, no matter what side you are on. It can numb a man's soul or inflame it. It makes men out of children and at times - sad, bewildered, children out of men.