![]() ![]() Combat at Close Quarters : Warfare on the Rivers and Canals of Vietnam.Navy Medicine in Vietnam : Passage to Freedom to the Fall of Saigon.The Battle Behind Bars : Navy and Marine POWs in the Vietnam War.Nixon's Trident : Naval Power in Southeast Asia, 1968–1972.The Approaching Storm : Conflict in Asia, 1945–1965.The series traces its roots to the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, which directed the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. It covers topics from post–World War II actions and “containment,” to the First Indochina War, to riverine warfare training, to Navy SEALs, and many others. The series overall discusses naval power during the war, shedding light on operations, historical background, and personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW) or listed as missing in action (MIA). military, especially the Navy and Marine Corps, demonstrated extraordinary professional skill in carrying out large-scale and complicated evacuations. citizens and pro-American Vietnamese and Cambodians from the Communist forces in the spring of 1975.īehind the undeniably tragic elements of the picture, the evacuations highlighted the skill and courage of American uniformed personnel in the midst of chaos. Written by Malcolm Muir Jr., End of the Saga discusses the service and sacrifice of the American Sailors and Marines and how they saved thousands of U.S. Interested readers can download a free digital copy from The Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) website here: or purchase a hard copy from the Government Printing Office (GPO). From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division ![]()
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