Racquel Welch and Bob Hope flew all across the world and into Vietnam to entertain the U.S. troops. As we mentioned earlier, the Government organized these kinds of events to help soldiers deal with the rough living conditions and constant fights.
From what one can see in the photo above, Racquel Welch vibrantly dances as the legendary Bob Hope performs on stage. Ms. Welch instills joy in the hearts of these men as she busts a move among military men.
Seized Viet Cong Guerilla Member
In the year 1965, the North Vietnamese Army, as well as the Viet Cong guerilla group, snowballed as an influential force amongst the local villages. They were able to replenish their equipment and supplies and recruit more men quickly.
This feat placed them at an advantage against the South Vietnamese Troops. Upon hearing these reports, the U.S. increased its lent forces and aid for the anti-communist army to have a fair chance against their pro-communist counterparts.
Hidden Smile
Not too many photos of the Vietnam War days have soldiers with smiles emerging all over their faces, and this one is exceptional. This photo was taken in the late days of August 1962, six years after the war started.
The photo features Vietnamese trainees watching the American Ranger, Lt. Bruce G. Smally. Smally instructs Corporal Y. Bhung on how to use a bayonet. These were common sense back in the day, as the US forces would regularly train Mantagnard tribesmen to fight against the Vietcong guerrillas.
The Deceased Children Of Vietnam
The atrocities of war always result in the deaths of men, women, and children. Statistics show that there were 84,000 child fatalities in the span of the Vietnam War. They are the demographic who suffered the most as a result of deadly chemical weapons, on top of combat and bombardments.
Children were left alone to survive, as many parents were killed or fighting in the war. They had no place to go since schools were burned down and destroyed. While most chose to stay hidden, some children joined the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army as soldiers.
Soldiers Leaving Their Uniforms Behind
The only means of winning a war is by surviving it. Shown above are abandoned army uniforms from the South Vietnamese Army soldiers in an attempt to conceal their identity. The moment they received reports of a quickly approaching enemy towards the outskirts of Saigon, the soldiers left behind a massive quantity of boots and army gear in the middle of the road and ran for their lives.
There is a saying that goes, "A real winner knows when to fight their battles," and what the South Vietnamese Army Soldiers did here was a perfect example of that. Who knows what might have happened if they got imprisoned by the infamously brutal North Vietnamese Army?