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LTC Stephen F.
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Thanks for reminding us SP5 Mark Kuzinski that on November 3, 1967 the Battle of Dak To began in the Central Highlands area with heavy casualties being sustained by both sides in bloody battles around Dak To, about 280 miles north of Saigon near the Cambodian border.
Images: 1967 173rd Airborne Brigade on Dak To -Hill 875 during the Vietnam War, 1967; 1967 Battle of Dak To; 1967 Dak-To-Map; 1967-11-02, Near Dak To, South Vietnam–Members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, many wounded during the bitter siege of Hill 875, wait for evacuation helicopter.
Battle of Dak To - Hill 875
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-9EpYO04qE
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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Great pictures and history share LTC Ford. Thank you for the tag and mention.
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SGT Charles H. Hawes
SGT Charles H. Hawes
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I am reading Blades of Thunder book one by W. Larry Dandridge for the second time, and he tells about these battles in the book. If you haven't already read this book i would highly recommend it to you. As a crew cheif this book really hits you in the heart. Have a great day!
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SSgt Robert Marx
SSgt Robert Marx
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When the SAW operator has belts of ammo covering his position you know you are in one doozy of a fight!
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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Great additions LTC Stephen F.
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SCPO Morris Ramsey
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski,MSgt Robert C Aldi Thank you Mark for sharing This great story. I saw this on the PBS special the other night. Thank you Robert for sharing the touching poem.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
SP5 Mark Kuzinski
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You are most welcome Morris - History is History and needs to be preserved so all may gain knowledge of the past so that we may move forward.
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SPC Tom DeSmet
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Good share! Thanks!
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