“With the emergence of the M16 as the principal infantry arm of the US ground combat forces in South Vietnam, the major thrust of suppressor development was centered on the 5.56mm rifle. The USAMTU had been actively involved with suppressor testing during the course of Army revaluations. So far as the AMTU was concerned, ifContinue reading “The Suppressed M16 In Vietnam”
Category Archives: Vietnam War
Today in History: Operation Dewey Canyon
54 years ago today, January 22nd 1969, Operation Dewey Canyon began. the operation would last 56 days and be the last major operation of the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. The goal of the operation was to neutralize a PAVN build-up in the A Shau and Đa Krông Valleys for essentially annual spring offensive. TheContinue reading “Today in History: Operation Dewey Canyon”
1-0 Sgt. Edward Ziobron Command& Control Central MACVSOG, 5th SFG(A), 1st SF, Kontum, Republic of Vietnam.
SOG 1-0 Ed Ziobron C&CC
Battlefield Luck Charm For Two Generations
Guest post by Jack Broz In 1969 I was a Navy Corpsman assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines in Vietnam. The week of March 25th 1969, Alpha was ordered to assist Delta 1/4 which had captured LZ Argonne near the border with Laos. Delta was being sniped at by an NVA .51 caliberContinue reading “Battlefield Luck Charm For Two Generations”
SOG One-Zero 1st LT George Sisler US Army Special Forces
SOG’s first Medal OF Honor Lt. George Sisler
The M14 ” Toe Popper”
Below is a video about the mine, Before that we have a first hand account from our friend and SOG Vet Ken Bird. I saw what the M14 does to someone who stepped on one actually witnessed two indig step on one. When deploying m14s normally three are set within a triangle if you missedContinue reading “The M14 ” Toe Popper””
Booby Trapped Flashlight
Another devious exploding trap used in Vietnam. Turning that flashlight would certainly be bright.
Book Recommendation -The Final Collapse
This is actually a monograph written by an ARVN General who was considered the best officer in the South VN Army. Vien was very competent and respected by his own men and the senior officers of MACV. The book details his assessment of the final days of the war written fairly freshly after the eventContinue reading “Book Recommendation -The Final Collapse”
GR103 40mm M-79 Round
Rare GR103 40mm M-79 Round. With it an antenna wire could be fire through triple canopy jungle for better reception. I am not sure who would want to give away their position by trying this gimmick though,
Brady’s Issued Jungle Boots From Vietnam
Last week I was at Brady’s and he sent these home with me. There are the jungle boots he was issued in 1969 and wore the rest of his 18 months in Vietnam. He had them in his shop every since I have known him. I would see them every time and wonder why heContinue reading “Brady’s Issued Jungle Boots From Vietnam”
Scattered Shots 