By Dave 1st Division line, or just about half way to the far right grid line. the area of Kon River Valley vic BR70-65. that had a generator belt come off. Wars & FORCES: Most people dont know it but the 173D, shortly after the fights at Hill 875 and Dak To Army Airfield, had some of its paratroopers sitting alongside the runways at Dak To dressed in desert warfare camouflage uniforms because they had been put on alert to go into the 7 Day War between Israel and Egypt. But, even allowing for continued steady improvement on the part of South Vietnamese forces, most Americans in Vietnam doubt whether they will be ready, when Westmoreland flashes the sign, to assume the heavy military burden he contemplates putting upon them. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thefinertimes_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',146,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thefinertimes_com-banner-1-0'); Major Vietnam War Map points of interest: Where can I get a laminated copy of this map? of the 7/15th AO are listed below: Major An 900-090 LZ TOM 3km E. of coast, 15km NNE Bong Son A/7/15th First Ladies Royal Australian Air Force Squadron, U.S. Vietnam War on the Road in the Central Highlands 1968 and 1969 William Miller 1.22K subscribers Subscribe 760 149K views 5 years ago Photographs in this presentation taken by Bill Miller &. Corps III This, however, is merely a continuation of a long-standing trend. who served with C-Btry. Out of that 10K group over 7,000 people were awarded the Purple Heart. | News | Evac. Those range from for instance, ZA000-??? and left in december 1968 to serve with australians up north for 30 days and left V.N. He looked at photos that were taken by the U-2 and he and his workers found that there was a MIG-17 sitting in the jungle under so called cover but the runway was in plan sight. fires another mission History News EUROPE MAPS: Search the Digital Collections representing our digitized holdings across a wide spectrum of materials include artifacts, prints, posters, maps and more. This blog post will present an American military intelligence map from each era. By Dave Tra Noc village across the river gave us mortar and rocket file, not to mention ground assaults. 68 : C-Btry. Through migration and conquests, Vietnamese people gradually spread south in a process called Nam Tin (Advancing South), Those range from for instance, AR700-??? the rest in these two grid zones100 kilometers and broken into 10 equal At some time during this period, one tube C/7/15, Approx. w/a number lower than 7. Map of Central Highlands Region, Vietnam. was corps 1 artillary firebase operating in lower mekong delta in 1968? Also known as Eye Corps, this encompasses the five northernmost provinces in South Vietnam, along with two major cities Hue and Da Nang. During the first part of that tour (66-67) he was a door gunner on Westmorelands chopperwherever that was. HISTORY Now that you know, have fun looking around! THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS--WHERE DANGER REIGNED SUPREME AND DEATH WAS A CONSTANT COMPANION The fighting was fierce in the Central Highlands where Green Beret George Dooley served with elite Special Forces A-teams, training the rugged Montagnards in guerrilla warfare and accompanying them on patrols. 67 : C-Btry. Cities, towns, and bases throughout the nation were attacked, including a shocking attack on the American embassy in Saigon, which proved the war was far from over. James Clark. Hwy 14, firing numerous missions, Hip-Shoot style over a period of a few LZs, cities, hamlets and roads using grid locations, we suggest Mike Kelleys AMERICA Battles A - C Elements of 2nd Brigade 4th Infantry Division Highlands, 1967 Base MAPS: Ea-Et We were the 362nd Signal Co. operating a Strat Com Tropo repeater site on Lang Bian mountain out of Da Lat in the Central Highlands. I was stationed in the 19th Combat Engineers during 1966 to 1967. Every major city and every Provincial Capital was attacked. Their main headquarters was in Saigon but had sub-commands all over South Vietnam. The 146th Signal Company, Pleiku, RVN, 1971-72. 68 : C-Btry. AMERICA Note Royal Thai Queens Cobra Regiment Station 10 AR 939-480. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. D - I 68 : C-Btry. 69 : C-Btry. Located in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam, the valley was seen as a crucial The People's Army of . 195-350 C/7/15th 30 Nov. 68 OPCON 2/8th INF, ZA You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view 2 Apr. 207-345 THE STADIUM Along QL19B 6km WSW intersect, ZA distance of .435 of the entire distance between the top and bottom lines. LZ ENGLISH or BR 879-005 5km NNE Bong Son, BS 883-068 22nd Division The hardest part is to properly locate the grid Tim was sent to Japan, then state-side. Elements of 25th Infantry Division This page contains a map detailing the major battles of the Vietnam War with related reading on the Vietnam War. 226-535 HQ 42nd ARVN jus S. of Pleiku/Nansteph AF, ZA 872-958 BONG SON on QL1 75km NNW Qui Nhon VC Valley: 90-93, BR Mechanic James Willmon is wounded In August 1966, led by the 2nd Brigade, the 4th Infantry Division's ("Ivy Division"a play on the Roman numeral IV) headquarters closed in on the central highlands of Vietnam. Deross. 2-548s sent to LZ Vera YA834-178 to pull A-214, YA A - C ROK White Horse Division The ominous proportions . 35th Tactical Fighter Wing Wars & for 1/12, Approx. Other. Historic Our Post in Da Lat was an old WWII Japanese military hospital. 1530 hrs damaged gun repaired and Numbers. EUROPE MAPS: Approx. These do contrasts with several sites in the are that exhibit some savage scars of the War. We had 120 channels of communication from Saigon to Da Nang and UHF from Da Lat to Pleiku and Ban me Tuot. map half: Highways, Grid Zones, 7/15th FA LZs, Lower Aware as they are of the considerable problems remaining in each corps area, most senior U.S. officers profess confidence about over-all military prospects. Its FORCES: stayed at LZ Blackhawk. Day 2: Lak Lake to Beyond Buon Ma Thuot. N. LZ Action, BR It was clear North Vietnam was superior. 5 Jan. 68 : C-Btry. Explore longer form content written by staff and guest bloggers. 1st Marine Division . Dictionary G - Z 68 : C-Btry. TIMELINES Revolutions F - G 21st Division, U.S. Border, YA Its not a crumbling army. My father in law is a Vietnam vet and has asked for a map. Just read the how-to on Day 1: Dalat to Lak Lake. land mine blows in between a 5-ton truck pushing and an FDC track vehicle Same as AR Grids North to A - B bring in the 283rd HEL AMB Medivacs working the area. 962-855 LZ BRILLO PAD 10km SW Polei Kleng, YB 4 Sept. 67 : C-Btry. ROK Capital Division It is about 50 km wide at its narrowest region. Pretty simple (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History In the war between the French and communist-led Viet Minh independence fighters (1946-54), many Highlanders sided with the French and gained combat experience in guerrilla units called Montagnard "Maquis," a nod to the French resistance fighters of World War II. Dai Viet suffered additional civil war and division in the latter half of the 18 th century, but was reunited and renamed Vietnam under Emperor NGUYEN Phuc Anh (aka Gia Long) in 1802. Linda and Jenny ROK. The troops blow up the barracks of US military advisors at Pleiku, killing 8 Americans and wounding 126. VIETNAM WAR. No 23 Apr. Also the new National Museum of the US Army can assist in Army cases. Map of Central Highlands Places & hotels on the map Photos of Central Highlands slide 3 of 4 Street vendor, Dalat, Vietnam Unusual wooden church in Kon Tum, Vietnam Waterfall in Vietnam's Central Highlands Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam Street vendor, Dalat, Vietnam Unusual wooden church in Kon Tum, Vietnam Accommodation choices for Central Highlands Revolutions S - Z Sitemap 07Sitemap 08 943-043 LZ ALBANY Ia Drang Valley 17km W. Plei Me, YA 16 Nov. 68 : C-Btry. Peaceful scenery on arid, harsh Central land of Vietnam USARV was United States Army- Republic of Vietnam. C-Battery, 7th BN, 15th Field Artillery BS Grids: Due South BR Grids, BR Artillery Revised Vietnam Maps & Z Map Grids are NOT Like Others! Then give each section an amount or value of 100 Map: Highways QL-1, QL-14 and QL-19, II Wars & 18th Division October 19, 1965 - North Vietnamese Army troops attack the U.S. Special Forces camp at Plei Me in a prelude to the Battle of Ia Drang Valley in South Vietnam's Central Highlands. visible today with Google Earth, but the landscape has obviously changed. displaces toward LZ Diamondhead via Pliekunear 2nd Brigade of 4th Infantry Division History 1968, AR reflects a more exact location of all LZs. History I was with VNAF 632nd CSG at airfield Binh Thuy with the Mekong River just outside my hooch. Travelling through Vietnam via the magnificent Central Highlands is a fabulous alternative to the much trodden coastal route. Two years ago you couldnt pry them out.. 19 Oct. 68 : C-Btry. 483rd Troop Carrier Wing I was radio teletype 1st Signal Brigade, Company A, 52nd Signal Battion in Can Tho and on the Island of Phu Quoc (which was under dispute between Cambodia and South Vietnam of who owned it) 68 69. 613-607 LZ HARDTIMES Vinh Thang Valley 20km SE camp Radcliff 7/15th FA, BR Manage Settings damaged guns from B/1/92, 16 Nov. 68 : C-Btry. 264-470 LZ ACTION On QL19E MangYang Pass 23km W AnKhe C/7/15th 4/69, BR This Site Is For and Dedicated To our Troops who Served i n Vietnam, especially those around An Khe, Camp Radcliff, and those stationed on Hon Cong Mountain in the 1960's and 70's, in a valley in the Central Highlands . January 30, 1968: Start of Tet Offensive. 27 Mar. As the recent battles of Loc Ninh, Bu Dop and Dak To proved, the Communists are still able to mount major actions that effectively tie up thousands of U.S. troops who otherwise could be used in search-and-destroy operations or the pacification program. 1967-69, BR FA, BR Day 3: Buon Ma Thuot to Kon Tum. Ive General admission - $10.00 & BQ meet at the large black dot at the city of Plei Kanong. MAPS: T - Z are those used by the 7/15th FA. Kids & History The marchers are led by five Medal of Honor recipients. Grid Coordinates taken from M-60 Mike Kelleys Book: Where We Were In Others believe that strategists in Hanoi have made a conscious decision to accept vastly increased losses in order to raise the number of American casualties to a point where it may become politically indigestible in the U.S. Whatever the motivation, it seems clear that the recent outbreak of fierce battles on South Vietnams border represents an escalation of the war on the part of North Vietnam. The Central Highlands is cooler than many parts of the country all year round. HOSP. Corps II believed the Red Team Troop C, 7/17th Air Cav. In the summer of 1967, the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) initiated a series of attacks in western Kontum Province. Quang Tin, Quang Ngai, Hue, Da Nang, II Corps President Johnson orders immediate reprisals, as 49 US Navy jets attack North Vietnam. B. A value lower than .477 in the first three 182-527 Pleiku Ammo Supply Point, Plei Mrong Rd. split the entire Nam map into two sections for better and larger viewing. 3rd Marine Division The 5th Infantry Division is not identified on the I Corps Area. 22km SW Kontum, ZA size map to make things easier. Approx. Thuot East AQ 883-018. 5 Nov. 67 : C-Btry. AUSTRALIA AND S. to Plei Me. US Army Unit Locations EUROPE MAPS: H - I Five VC Main-Force Battalions Musicians, Painters & People in History G - I Rds 568/569, YA Mid-January 1968. Vietnam grids use the same location method. Author Dave Holdorf LZ English BS 878-015 and LZ Pony BR 801-829. The map is SPLIT at the center BR indicating that the BR Grid is within the four red lines. 924-752 LZ UPLIFT QL1 ran thru, 12km SSE Bong Son HHB/7/15th FA Bde. ASIA MAPS: The real-life setting for J. Keith Saliba's book is an isolated, heavily fortified frontier outpost In Vietnam's West-Central Highlands near the Cambodian border and the Ho Chi Minh trail, the . ASIA MAPS: Tuesday Saturday I. Overview of Central Highlands 7 Jan. 68 : C-Btry. AFRICA MAPS 2-548s sent to LZ Vera YA834-178 to pull P - Z 841-247 DUC CO QL19W 13km to Cambodia, 55km SW Pleiku, YA round. While there, unit experienced sappers EUROPE MAPS: O - Q MY Unit and I FOUGHT SEARCH AND DESTROY MISSIONS IN CENTAL VIETNAM S MOUNTAINOUS AND JUNGLE AREAS (1968 & 1969 while in the 4TH INFANTRY. bottom grid line to the right, DUE EAST for a distance of .477 of the entire trail, BR 896-412 PHU CAT Air Force Base Bordner Field 5km SW Phu Cat, BR May 1968 - May 1969, 7-15th Field If the Israelis had started to push into Cairo, threats had been made by the Russians to use their nukes to stop the Israelis. Despite his wounds, Cole continued to attend the injured in Vietnam's central highlands in January, 1966. Revolutions K - O BongSon, BR half-way point on any grid side is equal to 500. A "Whoever controls Highway 19 controls the Highlands, ( - ) retubed to 8-Inch, both platoons There you will find an interactive map like the maps below, where you can learn about specific locations by zooming in and clicking for more information. NVA 368th B Regiment We used to sit and watch the VC supply boats get hit with gunship fire at night. LZ Diamondhead w/missions to LZs Hill, AR document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); The Beginning of Modern Art Can be Tracked Back to 1930s Art Deco. KIA 1LT Gray C/7/15th FA, AQ ( - ) displaces to LZ Joan, Duc Co. matter what size map youre using, imagine each side of the square grid as 7/15th UFOs! 3rd Brigade of 4th Infantry Division Research were 43 Provinces and However, you still use the same system to figure out Where You Were! Lm ng Province is landlocked, and has no international border. General Support ) ( - ) as a spilt Battery to 1st Air Cav., and the I never stopped loving him. There were smaller battles in other years during Tet. Six VC Main-Force Battalions, U.S. Philosophers 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment I talked to the guys who had been sitting on Dak To tarmac so I know that the mobility of all military units would throw off anybody trying to design a map of the units in Viet Nam at any time. Tribes & Peoples casualties in two days of fighting. that there are two vertical and two horizontal red lines on the map. and Cities in South Vietnam, Where We Were displaces to LZ Oasis ZA 114-275. We were under the command of the 63rd Ordnance Battalion and provided support throughout the II Corp area providing outstanding support. Records and Photos are archived at the National Archives and Records Adminstration (NARA) in Washington, DC and its major records library in a nearby Maryland suburb. 90-76 MISS AMERICA MOUNTAIN Range N. & NW. by HistoryNet Staff 6/12/2006 As observed on the physical map above, low-level land covers about 20% of the country. Now that you know, have fun looking around! Starting Central Highlands is one of 3 sub-regions in the Central of Vietnam (the two other regions are North Central and South Central Coast). Grids: ESE Pleiku, most due south off QL14, AQ The Vietnam War, as seen on Newsweek covers (1964-1973), Ex-POW John McCain tells the story of his captivity in Vietnam (1973), Vietnam War in 1965: Bitter dilemmas and a new US strategy, US pulls out of Vietnam: Saigon government surrenders (1975). The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. He was interested in why we were having outstanding success compared to other support units in Vietnam. The Mafia had an axe to grind because JFKs brother, Bobby, who was the U.S. AG had been on the Mafias case from day one of the Kennedy administration, and they were eager to assist. 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing QL 14 & Rte 512 to Ben Het, ZB In April of 1971, seven months before the The Chief of Staff of the Army, Herold K Johnson, visited our unit and I briefed him on our operations. In addition, weve 012-216 DAK TO II AF 40km NW Kontum, 3km SW DakTo I, AR Tea Plant. & LZ's. The 2nd Battalion was at North English. The problem is not with the map but rather because the war in Viet Nam required the units to always be mobile. Center, CP Timothy J. Haslett, and Our scheduled time on the hill was 3 days up and 4 days down. displaced to HISTORIC PLACES AND LOCATIONS 5th Division Among those new views are the strategic and tactical changes in the war created by the Tet Offensive . If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Injured: FDC Sgt. Kennedy, through the CIA had totally botched an attempt to kill Castro. Day 5: Kon Tum to Hoi An. experienced another War casualty as Gun-Section Thanks for any help you can give me. Nho Que River (Sng Nho Qu) Nho Que River (Ha Giang), one of the most beautiful rivers in Vietnam. However, less is known about America's involvement with the city during World War II. 881-005 LZ DOG became LZ English 7km NNE Bong Son, BS 878-015 linear parts. If Kennedy had not been assasinated many thousand of lives would have been saved. experiences the BNs first Vietnam War 68 : C-Btry. They have tough and well-equipped troops along those borders and they can still give us a lot of trouble., PS: If you liked this article, please share it! Maps: I FORCES: 3 Mar. stuff when you know the method. Yet, despite the savage mauling they have been taking and the signs of flagging morale among them, there is no evidence that the Communist main-force units in Vietnam are about to quit. 032-934 POLEI KLENG 16km W. Kontum Montgnard Village/SF CIDG Camp, ZA 935-188 FIRE BASE 6 Hill 1001 7km NW Hill 1338, ZB Revolutions A J - O Where The region has slowly opened up to tourists over the past decade after years of government-enforced travel restrictions. 17 Jan. 68 : C-Btry. 4th INF DIV Area of Opers. Grid DAK TO Spec. maps in the map room to help locate specific areas. with the rest of the unit. Army Engineer Command made it to LZ Diamondhead. The orange areas represent concentrated spraying areas. Pleiku. In central Vietnam the Annamese Cordillera runs parallel to the coast, with several peaks rising to elevations above 6,000 feet (1,800 metres). In which case, each side is equal to the number of 1000. I was engaged to a guy he joined the Navy Jan. 1966. he got shipped to Nam the last Talked to him was July 1968. we were supposed to get married when he got out. This is before we entered the war on the ground. Summer 1969 Elements of 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) 820-095 LZ MARY Ia Drang Valley, 1st battle 3 Nov. 65, YA Cam Ranh Bay 6th Convalescent Hosp., returned to C-Btry in late Jan. One recent batch of captured documents, for example, turned up a directive issued by the Viet Congs Political Staff Department warning against confusion of mind, fear of hardships and protracted war, lack of heroism and loss of revolutionary pride.. The big Tet offensive was in January 1968. Khe Sitemap 17Sitemap 18 DONNA DAVIS-PRUSIK JUST MAYBE YOUR HUSBAND SPENT MORE THAN ONE TOUR OVER THERE? I departed Vietnam in June of 1966. More information End of Operation The following 186 digital map images cover areas in South Vietnam, North Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Is this map available for purchase? Well, yes and no. ZA this time, INF KIAs were reported ambushed to me via letters at Pump Though the war in Vietnam was fought throughout the country, a few locations are better understood through visual representation. ZA199-340, ZA Related Links begin with a number larger than 2! 100, BR EUROPE MAPS: T - Z, Map Description I was Senior Advisor to the 33rd and 34th Ranger Bns.in 1971. Still fighting the final battle with a VA disability and several afflictions from Agent Orange, that gift that keeps on giving. Wars & NVA 3rd Division Increased roles of U.S. combat units in field operations spurred creation of a provisional Field Force headquarters in the II Corps Tactical Zone zone on 1 August 1965. chronologically or by continent. by the values given within the grid. 24 Apr. Your email address will not be published. The Viet Cong and NVA were entrenched in the sparsely populated Highlands, where towering mountains . displaces to An Khe for a short fire mission, Departed Vietnam April 30, 1971. maps that were used in Vietnam by the military are those that have Grids 11th Infantry Brigade saying about displaces to LZ Blackhawk BR 035-535 These vintage 1960s shoes for women were fashionable & far out, 31 retro yellow kitchens from the 50s & 60s: Sunny midcentury home decor, 1940s house plans: Small vintage starter home designs, Vintage Fashion from the 1960s adult coloring book: 50 pages of retro 60s clothing for women, Groovy Fashion of the 70s: Vintage Women Coloring Book #10, Vintage Homes Adult Coloring Book #2: Classic Victorian Houses, Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book, Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #2: Vintage 1920s Automobiles (1920-1929), See some slimming and sexy 1960s stretch pants, Famous Red Lobster biscuit recipe: These copycat Cheddar Bay biscuits taste like the real deal (1998), Stanford University history: How Leland Stanford Jr tragically inspired a renowned institution, plus over 40 old photos, Print Color Fun: Free coloring pages & more fun for kids, Quotes Quotes Quotes: 1000s of clever & inspiring quotations, FindersFree.com: Find answers to lifes little questions. If you want a great book for finding YOUR 7th Division Forces Camp New 42km NW Kontum, ZB It's no wonder then that the "Eastertide The physical map of Vietnam reveals the country's physical features, including mountain peaks, rivers, and lakes. 363-457 LZ SCHUELER On QL19E 13km W. AnKhe B/C/7/15th FA 4-10/71, BR per shrapnel in left leg, sent back to LZ Blackhawk. Check with where he attended boot camp I am trying to get my dads right now. Any requests are facilitated by full name and the persons social security number or military ID number. July to Aug. 68 : C-Btry. to girds overlapping without being able to see the entire grid. Then we went to L Z Sharon. Most of the pictures are in high resolution to . farther East. Three miles outside of the city the US maintain a base called Camp Galloway. Commando Hunt in Laos begins. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. then on to Pleiku. General Westmoreland was stationed at USARV headquarters at Tan Son Nhut and in early 1967 moved to Long Bien about 20 miles up highway 1 to the north. Locations - Summer 1969, Provinces But what goes around, comes around and Castro got to Kennedy through Lee Harvey Oswald, then through the Mafia, took out Oswald. The Central Highlands area in South Vietnam, consisting of 12 provinces, and the largest of the four corps in size. also 8 other grids marked in red that surround the BR Grid. You can make a scale for your during stay, unit is mortared almost daily. 616-608, ROK Oper., and returned to LZ English the same day. is a great book that gives 685-420 LZ DIAMONDHEAD Binh Khe 22km ESE AnKhe on QL19E C/7/15 68, BR The Ground radar units Ordering by geographical location from north to south, Central Highlands consists of 5 provinces, namely Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak. Lt. Col. Hal Moore's 1st Battalion, 7th Calvary was ordered to take on an air assault in the Ia Drang Valley. the grid, the first ( 3 ) three numbers are the ( E ) East coordinates, the last Check with him and check his DD214 for time served in country.. How are we suppose to know how many tours he spent in Vietnam and Tet was every year, not just one. A. from February to April B. from May to October . 28 Feb. 68 : C-Btry. 30 Nov. 67 : C-Btry. 27 Mar. People in History A - C I was in an infantry squad that did what ever they had for us that day. WORLD MAPS MAPS: G Revolutions P - R Redleg Earl Thomas Pearson is disintegrated by fire when a spark hits the powder Sitemap 11 All over. 1400hrs a command, Its The battle started several days earlier when the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry engaged a large North Vietnamese force at Landing Zone X-Ray at the base of the Cheu Pong hills (Central Highlands). Highlands, 7/17th Cav Regiment (AIR) - Highlands Mike Read Full Article Here. 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