51/"Assembly"
NLF guerillas lining up in a presentation. They carry an assortment of Russian AKs and Chinese Type 56s. The Chinese-supplied chest rigs carry three magazines and four grenades.
NLF guerillas lining up in a presentation. They carry an assortment of Russian AKs and Chinese Type 56s. The Chinese-supplied chest rigs carry three magazines and four grenades.
52/"Illuminating the sky"
A ZPU-2 gun mount of Vietnam People Army opening in a night raid around Hanoi. An S-75 "Dvina" could be seen ascending in the back.
A ZPU-2 gun mount of Vietnam People Army opening in a night raid around Hanoi. An S-75 "Dvina" could be seen ascending in the back.
53/"Blending with the surrounding"
The coastal battery of Vinh Long Province in an exercise. They use captured US-made M101 howitzers.
The coastal battery of Vinh Long Province in an exercise. They use captured US-made M101 howitzers.
54/"Laying down the fire"
A heavy machine gun crew of Vietnam People Army engaging night raiders with a DShK on Truong Son Trail.
A heavy machine gun crew of Vietnam People Army engaging night raiders with a DShK on Truong Son Trail.
55/"Crabs on the move"
A column of T-54/55s of Vietnam People Army advancing on a dirt trail.
A column of T-54/55s of Vietnam People Army advancing on a dirt trail.
56/"A get-together"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army riding on top of a T-54/55. Interestingly, they carry three variants of Kalashnikov: Chinese Type 56, Romanian PM md. 63 and Czechoslovakian vz. 58.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army riding on top of a T-54/55. Interestingly, they carry three variants of Kalashnikov: Chinese Type 56, Romanian PM md. 63 and Czechoslovakian vz. 58.
57/"Over the top"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army on Truong Son Trail. They use a ladder to navigate a steep cliff.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army on Truong Son Trail. They use a ladder to navigate a steep cliff.
58/"Keep the trucks moving"
Combat engineers of Vietnam People Army arranging wood pieces to stop trucks from being bogged down by the muddy road.
It's noteworthy that they all wear Truong Son vest.
Combat engineers of Vietnam People Army arranging wood pieces to stop trucks from being bogged down by the muddy road.
It's noteworthy that they all wear Truong Son vest.
59/"Heavy-armed securities"
Personnel from Military Communion of Saigon providing security for a march. Two neat things here:
One: The guy in the middle wield a Kalashnikov with twenty-round magazine. That is a rare sight.
Two: M79? Yeah...
Personnel from Military Communion of Saigon providing security for a march. Two neat things here:
One: The guy in the middle wield a Kalashnikov with twenty-round magazine. That is a rare sight.
Two: M79? Yeah...
60/"One sweet ride"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army riding on a newly-captured M48A3 Patton.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army riding on a newly-captured M48A3 Patton.
61/"Did I hit it?"
An anti-tank trooper of Vietnam People Army and his comrade in Operation Lam Son 719. The backblast of his RPG-7 could be seen.
An anti-tank trooper of Vietnam People Army and his comrade in Operation Lam Son 719. The backblast of his RPG-7 could be seen.
62/"Roving patrol"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army patrolling the street of Saigon on a bike shortly after the end of the Vietnam War. Note the 20-round AK magazine of the front soldier.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army patrolling the street of Saigon on a bike shortly after the end of the Vietnam War. Note the 20-round AK magazine of the front soldier.
63/"Please hang in there"
A team of surgeons of Vietnam People Army prepping for an operation in the middle of a swamp.
A team of surgeons of Vietnam People Army prepping for an operation in the middle of a swamp.
64/"One - two - one - two"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army moving a Soviet M1939 (61-K) anti-aircraft gun into position, Hai Duong/1972. A PPSh-41 a.k.a Burp Gun and an M44 Mosin-Nagant could be seen.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army moving a Soviet M1939 (61-K) anti-aircraft gun into position, Hai Duong/1972. A PPSh-41 a.k.a Burp Gun and an M44 Mosin-Nagant could be seen.
65/"What a cold day"
Viet Minh soldiers during an assembly in late 1950, early 1951. MP-40, Thompson and BAR could be seen. Note the wooden satchel charge.
Viet Minh soldiers during an assembly in late 1950, early 1951. MP-40, Thompson and BAR could be seen. Note the wooden satchel charge.
66/"Charge!"
A squad leader of Vietnam People Army urging his comrades to attack during a battle.
A squad leader of Vietnam People Army urging his comrades to attack during a battle.
67/"Is that all you got?"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army hauling an American M101 howitzer uphill in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army hauling an American M101 howitzer uphill in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
68/"Come and get some"
A DShK heavy machine gun section of Vietnam People Army preparing for an ambush in the late stage of Operation Lam Son 719.
A DShK heavy machine gun section of Vietnam People Army preparing for an ambush in the late stage of Operation Lam Son 719.
69/"Wait till it gets close"
NLF guerrillas setting up for a volley fire against a helicopter. They have an M1 Carbine, a Mosin-Nagant and a Lee-Enfield.
NLF guerrillas setting up for a volley fire against a helicopter. They have an M1 Carbine, a Mosin-Nagant and a Lee-Enfield.
70/"Pick up the pace"
A wire cutter party of Vietnam People Army working through the barb wires as shells drop around them.
A wire cutter party of Vietnam People Army working through the barb wires as shells drop around them.
71/"Besides the rubble"
Soldiers of 48th Regiment of 320th Division of Vietnam People Army taking a break inside the remain of Quang Tri Citadel during Battle of Quang Tri. 16 August/1972.
Two RPG-2 and a Type 31 mortar could be seen.
Soldiers of 48th Regiment of 320th Division of Vietnam People Army taking a break inside the remain of Quang Tri Citadel during Battle of Quang Tri. 16 August/1972.
Two RPG-2 and a Type 31 mortar could be seen.
72/"Roll out"
Drivers of Group 559 of Vietnam People Army sprinting toward the cabin of their fuel trucks. Truong Son.
Drivers of Group 559 of Vietnam People Army sprinting toward the cabin of their fuel trucks. Truong Son.
73/"One more star"
Nguyen Nhat Chieu, a Mig-21 ace of Vietnam People Air Force, being embraced by his comrades following a successful sortie on 21 June/1965. On that day, he shot down a F4 Phantom.
Nguyen Nhat Chieu, a Mig-21 ace of Vietnam People Air Force, being embraced by his comrades following a successful sortie on 21 June/1965. On that day, he shot down a F4 Phantom.
74/"Breaching"
A T-54/55 and supporting infantry of Vietnam People Army in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) on 7 January/1979.
A T-54/55 and supporting infantry of Vietnam People Army in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) on 7 January/1979.
75/"Weaving a net of fire"
A battery of AZP S-60 anti-aicraft guns of Vietnam People Army opening up again enemy aircraft. Hanoi.
A battery of AZP S-60 anti-aicraft guns of Vietnam People Army opening up again enemy aircraft. Hanoi.
76/"Make every round count"
A Viet Minh machine gun squad in Battle of Hanoi (1946). They have a ZB vz. 26. The leader/spotter seems to be holding an M1911.
A Viet Minh machine gun squad in Battle of Hanoi (1946). They have a ZB vz. 26. The leader/spotter seems to be holding an M1911.
77/"Here is a little surprise"
NLF guerrillas setting up an M18 Claymore. The one that holds the wire also carries an AR-15/M16A1.
NLF guerrillas setting up an M18 Claymore. The one that holds the wire also carries an AR-15/M16A1.
78/"Throwing contest"
Viet Minh soldiers practicing with grenades. An officer (green hat) from OSS (Office of Strategic Services) could be seen instructing them.
Viet Minh soldiers practicing with grenades. An officer (green hat) from OSS (Office of Strategic Services) could be seen instructing them.
79/"Prisoner exchange"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army welcoming their captured comrades at Ben Hai River.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army welcoming their captured comrades at Ben Hai River.
80/"Fighting ladies"
An all-female guerrilla unit of NLF at Cu Chi posing for photo. They carry AK, M2 Carbine, SKS and RPG-2. A mortar could be seen as well.
An all-female guerrilla unit of NLF at Cu Chi posing for photo. They carry AK, M2 Carbine, SKS and RPG-2. A mortar could be seen as well.
81/"Helilift"
A Mil Mi-6 heavy transport helicopter of 919th Regiment of Vietnam People Air Force being loaded with a D-74 field gun. 1971.
A Mil Mi-6 heavy transport helicopter of 919th Regiment of Vietnam People Air Force being loaded with a D-74 field gun. 1971.
82/"One more push"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army moving a D-44 field gun into position for coastal defense. Quang Ninh 1966.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army moving a D-44 field gun into position for coastal defense. Quang Ninh 1966.
83/"Fire and maneuver"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army during an advance. The machine gunner covers his comrades with a RPD.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army during an advance. The machine gunner covers his comrades with a RPD.
84/"Forced march"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army taking a break.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army taking a break.
85/"Recon"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army scouting an objective. Quang Tri.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army scouting an objective. Quang Tri.
86/"Cream of the crop"
Hero of the People's Armed Force Truong Tho (24) readying his RPG-2 and rocket bag.
He was credited with destroying thirty enemy vessels around Cua Viet between 1969 and 1970. He was killed in action in 1971.
Hero of the People's Armed Force Truong Tho (24) readying his RPG-2 and rocket bag.
He was credited with destroying thirty enemy vessels around Cua Viet between 1969 and 1970. He was killed in action in 1971.
87/"Sky guerillas"
Mig-17 and Mig-21 of Vietnam People Air Fore parking side-by-side during the Vietnam War. Note the neat camo scheme and the ORO-57K rocket pod.
Mig-17 and Mig-21 of Vietnam People Air Fore parking side-by-side during the Vietnam War. Note the neat camo scheme and the ORO-57K rocket pod.
88/"Colonel Toon"
Two famous aircraft of Vietnam People Air Force in one shot: Mig-21 No. 4326 and Mig-17 No. 3020.
One leads the table of "kill" of the Vietnam War while the other is rumored to be piloted by the mythial Colonel Toon.
Two famous aircraft of Vietnam People Air Force in one shot: Mig-21 No. 4326 and Mig-17 No. 3020.
One leads the table of "kill" of the Vietnam War while the other is rumored to be piloted by the mythial Colonel Toon.
89/"At long last..."
Artillerymen of Vietnam People Army and their American M101 howitzer in the Vietnam's withdrawl from Cambodia.
Artillerymen of Vietnam People Army and their American M101 howitzer in the Vietnam's withdrawl from Cambodia.
90/"Attack!"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army charging a position in the Battle of Khe Sanh (1968). They have a mix of AK and SKS.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army charging a position in the Battle of Khe Sanh (1968). They have a mix of AK and SKS.
91/"Beer bottles"
An AZP S-60 anti-aircraft battery of Vietnam People Army in the Vietnam War. Note that the crews wear a mix of Soviet and East German helmets.
An AZP S-60 anti-aircraft battery of Vietnam People Army in the Vietnam War. Note that the crews wear a mix of Soviet and East German helmets.
92/"What's on the news?"
Crews of a M1939 (61-K) air-defense gun of Vietnam People Army reading newspaper during a break. Hon Gai, Quang Ninh/1966. Note the clip of shells on the gun.
Crews of a M1939 (61-K) air-defense gun of Vietnam People Army reading newspaper during a break. Hon Gai, Quang Ninh/1966. Note the clip of shells on the gun.
93/"This should rouse everyone up"
NLF guerillas in a battle. The left one carries a SKS (bayonet deployed) and the right one is about to throw a grenade while holding on to his AK.
NLF guerillas in a battle. The left one carries a SKS (bayonet deployed) and the right one is about to throw a grenade while holding on to his AK.
94/"Compassion 1"
A soldier of Vietnam People Army letting a marine from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam drink from his canteen. Height 550. Operation Lam Son 719.
A soldier of Vietnam People Army letting a marine from the Army of the Republic of Vietnam drink from his canteen. Height 550. Operation Lam Son 719.
95/"Compassion 2"
A group of American soldiers helping an NLF guerilla to some water from their canteen.
Note the bowl on the belly of the guerilla. The guerilla used it to keep his punctured gut from falling out as he fought a delayed action that lasts three days.
A group of American soldiers helping an NLF guerilla to some water from their canteen.
Note the bowl on the belly of the guerilla. The guerilla used it to keep his punctured gut from falling out as he fought a delayed action that lasts three days.
96/"Make way for the senior"
Armors of Vietnam People Army rolling down the street in a parade. The leading tank is a T-34/85 and it's tailed by a number of T-54/55.
Armors of Vietnam People Army rolling down the street in a parade. The leading tank is a T-34/85 and it's tailed by a number of T-54/55.
97"Homebound"
A BRDM-2 of Vietnam People Army during the withdrawal from Cambodia. 1989.
A BRDM-2 of Vietnam People Army during the withdrawal from Cambodia. 1989.
98/"Triangle of death"
A camouflaged heavy machine gun section of Vietnam People Army in anti-aircraft duty. Three DShKs could be seen.
A camouflaged heavy machine gun section of Vietnam People Army in anti-aircraft duty. Three DShKs could be seen.
99/"Mobilization"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army taking a break. A short while ago, they were university students. Quang Tri.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army taking a break. A short while ago, they were university students. Quang Tri.
100/"Keep moving" (100th post of the thead. Yay!)
Viet Minh soldiers advaning toward E1 Hill. Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Viet Minh soldiers advaning toward E1 Hill. Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
101/"Will it rains?"
A Gaz 69 of Vietnam People Army moving along Truong Son Trail. They wear steel helmets and Truong Son Vests.
A Gaz 69 of Vietnam People Army moving along Truong Son Trail. They wear steel helmets and Truong Son Vests.
102/"Time for a push"
Viet Minh soldiers vaunting over their trenches at Him Lam, Battle of Dien Bien Phu. A PPSh-41 and a M1 Carbine could be seen.
Viet Minh soldiers vaunting over their trenches at Him Lam, Battle of Dien Bien Phu. A PPSh-41 and a M1 Carbine could be seen.
103/"Wrist workout"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army maneuvering a S-75 surface-to-air missile launcher.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army maneuvering a S-75 surface-to-air missile launcher.
104/"Live to fight another day"
A soldier of Vietnam People Army helping his wounded comrade in the aftermath of a fierce B-52 bombing run. 1970.
A soldier of Vietnam People Army helping his wounded comrade in the aftermath of a fierce B-52 bombing run. 1970.
105/"Defiance"
A wounded platoon leader of Vietnam People Army and his TT-33.
A wounded platoon leader of Vietnam People Army and his TT-33.
106/"Interceptor"
Mig-21PFL of the 921st Regiment of Vietnam People Air Force at Da Phuc. December/1966.
A Vympel K-13 (AA-2 "Atoll") air-to-air missile could be seen under its right wing.
Mig-21PFL of the 921st Regiment of Vietnam People Air Force at Da Phuc. December/1966.
A Vympel K-13 (AA-2 "Atoll") air-to-air missile could be seen under its right wing.
107/"Spread out"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army overrunning Height 365. Quang Tri. March 30/1972.
One of them carries a RPG-2.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army overrunning Height 365. Quang Tri. March 30/1972.
One of them carries a RPG-2.
108/"Iron ladies"
Parading militawomen in Hanoi (1955).
All of them have M1 Carbine.
Parading militawomen in Hanoi (1955).
All of them have M1 Carbine.
109/"Steel rain"
A mortar unit of Vietnam People Army maneuvering under artillery attack. Operation Lam Son 719.
A mortar unit of Vietnam People Army maneuvering under artillery attack. Operation Lam Son 719.
110/"On duty"
A member of Saigon Military Commosion standing guard.
Neat loadout: AR-15/M16A1 with a thirty-round magazine, two M26 and two M67.
A member of Saigon Military Commosion standing guard.
Neat loadout: AR-15/M16A1 with a thirty-round magazine, two M26 and two M67.
111/"Battle taxi"
A M113 of Vietnam People Army in Cambodia. The driver and the gunner (who operates the M2 Browing) could be seen.
A M113 of Vietnam People Army in Cambodia. The driver and the gunner (who operates the M2 Browing) could be seen.
112/"Peace at last"
Tankers of Vietnam People Army chilling on the barrel of their PT-76. Cambodia. 1989.
Tankers of Vietnam People Army chilling on the barrel of their PT-76. Cambodia. 1989.
113/"Abundant harvest"
NLF guerillas returning to base with captured firearms. 1966.
The front girl carries three American AR-15/M16A1 rifles.
NLF guerillas returning to base with captured firearms. 1966.
The front girl carries three American AR-15/M16A1 rifles.
114/"She does her job. How about you?"
A soldier of a "binh tram" run by Vietnam People Army in the middle of work. 1971.
The logistic chain on the Army back in the Vietnam War consists of a series of "binh tram".
A soldier of a "binh tram" run by Vietnam People Army in the middle of work. 1971.
The logistic chain on the Army back in the Vietnam War consists of a series of "binh tram".
115/"News from home"
A truck driver of Vietnam People Army reading a letter with his comrade.
A truck driver of Vietnam People Army reading a letter with his comrade.
116/"Hitchhiking"
A captured M41 of Vietnam People Army rolling down the street of Saigon. 30 April/1975.
The front of the tank features quite a few ammo boxes for top M2 Browning (standoff armor?). Also, the accompanying soldiers carry various weaponry: AK, RPD, RPK and RPG.
A captured M41 of Vietnam People Army rolling down the street of Saigon. 30 April/1975.
The front of the tank features quite a few ammo boxes for top M2 Browning (standoff armor?). Also, the accompanying soldiers carry various weaponry: AK, RPD, RPK and RPG.
117/"Demonstration"
T-54/55 tanks of Vietnam People Army parading in Saigon. 15 May/1975.
Interestingly, the front tank features makeshift fenders.
T-54/55 tanks of Vietnam People Army parading in Saigon. 15 May/1975.
Interestingly, the front tank features makeshift fenders.
118/"Founding Father"
President Ho Chi Minh having a talk with Viet Minh soldiers of 308th Brigade (a.k.a "Vanguard") at Hùng Temple, Phu Tho.
President Ho Chi Minh having a talk with Viet Minh soldiers of 308th Brigade (a.k.a "Vanguard") at Hùng Temple, Phu Tho.
119/"We have returned"
Viet Minh soldiers moving into Hanoi. October 10/1954.
Some of them have MAT-49 submachine guns.
Viet Minh soldiers moving into Hanoi. October 10/1954.
Some of them have MAT-49 submachine guns.
120/"Train our feet. Forge our will"
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army marching in Northern Vietnam.
Lots of SKS and only several AK so it may be the early 1960s.
Soldiers of Vietnam People Army marching in Northern Vietnam.
Lots of SKS and only several AK so it may be the early 1960s.
121/"Victory Day"
Tanks of Vietnam People Army parking inside the Independence Palace. April 30/1975.
Tanks of Vietnam People Army parking inside the Independence Palace. April 30/1975.
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