These Military Vehicles Helped America Survive the Vietnam War

"The Vietnam War was a pivotal conflict in United States' history. Fought over a period of multiple years, the war took a toll on the American psyche, as 2.7 million U.S. personnel were deployed to Southeast Asia . Though most Americans associate the Vietnam War with the early 70s, full-scale U.S. combat operations were ongoing during the eight-year period between 1965 and 1973. However, the totality of U.S. involvement in this major war lasted almost two decades, from 1955 to 1975."

"To identify the vehicles that fought the Vietnam War, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a catalog of vehicles from Military Factory , an online database of arms, vehicles, and aircraft used by militaries worldwide. We ranked these vehicles chronologically. We included supplemental information regarding the type of vehicle, year introduced, manufacturer, top speed, and armament. One iconic vehicle that emerged from the conflict was the American M113 that acted as an armored personnel carrier. It was crucial for troop mobility and safety,"

The Vietnam War involved U.S. forces from 1955 to 1975, with full-scale combat operations from 1965 to 1973 and 2.7 million U.S. personnel deployed to Southeast Asia. The United States achieved tactical successes but failed strategically to prevent North Vietnam's victory, inflicting heavy North Vietnamese casualties in several engagements. Military vehicles contributed substantially to U.S. tactical outcomes. Vehicles were identified and ranked chronologically using Military Factory data, with supplemental details on vehicle type, introduction year, manufacturer, top speed, and armament. The M113 armored personnel carrier proved crucial for troop mobility and protection in jungle terrain. Tanks were limited by dense jungle, though M48 Patton tanks served in set-piece battles.

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