The M19 MGMC and the M42 Duster were both armed with twin Bofors 40mm guns. The M19 saw combat in the Korean War (1950-53) and the M42 Duster saw combat in the Vietnam War (1966-72). Both were not used in the role that they were designed for. During WWII, the US Army recognized the need … Continue reading US M19 and M42 Anti-Aircraft Tanks in Combat
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US Massive Daisy Cutter Bombs 1968-Present
The massive Daisy Cutter bombs were the largest conventional bombs used by the US Military in the Vietnam War, 1991 Gulf War (Desert Storm), and Afghanistan. Since the Korean War, helicopters had developed into versatile platforms capable of performing various roles, including troop transport, attack/reconnaissance missions, logistical support and medical evacuations. During the Vietnam War, … Continue reading US Massive Daisy Cutter Bombs 1968-Present
US Vietnam Aces 1972
During the Vietnam War from April 1965 to January 1973, the US military claimed about 195 North Vietnamese aircraft were shot down. During the war, the North Vietnamese claimed that only 134 aircraft were lost. It 1972, only five US airmen achieved "Ace" status and three of them were not pilots. After the Korean War, … Continue reading US Vietnam Aces 1972
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