Vietnamese Tanks Rumble Through the Village of Dinh Phat Cuong
1962 - 1975
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The original caption for this photograph reads: Vietnamese tanks rumble down highway #1 through the village of Dinh Phat Cuong in support of Vietnamese Marines during a recent political upheaval. The unit consisting of three tanks and about 150 infantrymen, ran into heavy fire from insurrectionists in the village of Than Hoe An while going to the aid of loyal Vietnamese Army units. The demonstrating group consisted of rebel soldiers, Buddhists and students were armed with machine guns, carbines and grenades.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Marine Corps.
National Archives Identifier: 26401506
Full Citation: Photograph 127-GVB-311-A193990; 311 - ARVN (Army of the Republic of Vietnam) - 1966; 1962 - 1975; Divider/Subject - 311 - ARVN - 1966, 1962 - 1975; Black and White Photographs of Marine Corps Activities in Vietnam, 1962 - 1975; Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, Record Group 127; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/vietnamese-tanks-village-dinh-phat-cuong, October 13, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.