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The Night Bleeds Neon: A Soldier’s Monologue from Saigon
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The Night Bleeds Neon: A Soldier’s Monologue from Saigon

When the sun slips behind the edge of the world, Vietnam doesn’t rest—it just changes its face. The jungle hushes, the gunfire moves farther out, and the city begins to breathe in that slow, shallow way a dying man does.

The Battle of Polei Duc: Into the Valley of Tears
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The Battle of Polei Duc: Into the Valley of Tears

The Plei Trap Valley, a rugged and unforgiving stretch of terrain in Vietnam's Central Highlands, was a battlefield where courage was tested and legends were forged.

Enola Gay: The Aircraft That Changed History
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Enola Gay: The Aircraft That Changed History

The Enola Gay, a B-29 bomber, dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Preserved by the Smithsonian, it is now displayed at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia.

The Siege of Plei Me: The Prelude to the Battle of Ia Drang
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The Siege of Plei Me: The Prelude to the Battle of Ia Drang

The Plei Me Special Forces Camp, built in October 1963, was located 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Pleiku and less than 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the Cambodian border in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

MACV-SOG's Covert Operations in Laos: The Beginning of Cross-Border Reconnaissance (1965)
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MACV-SOG's Covert Operations in Laos: The Beginning of Cross-Border Reconnaissance (1965)

On October 18, 1965, MACV-SOG executed its first cross-border mission against Target D-1, a suspected truck terminus on Laotian Route 165, approximately 15 miles (24 km) inside Laos.

Operation Starlite: The first purely US military offensive action in the Vietnam War
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Operation Starlite: The first purely US military offensive action in the Vietnam War

Also known as The Battle of Van Tuong, this operation marked a pivotal moment in the conflict, demonstrating American military strategy, firepower, and the challenges faced in fighting the Viet Cong.

The Viet Cong Hotel Bombing: A Night of Tragedy in Qui Nhon
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The Viet Cong Hotel Bombing: A Night of Tragedy in Qui Nhon

At approximately 8:05 PM February 10, 1965, a coordinated assault by Viet Cong operatives turned a routine night into a catastrophic event.

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