Im sorry my last letter to you was so abruptly ended, but i figured id best get it sent, otherwise youd still be waiting. The real china beach, vietnam war history site danang area photos 1968. The land of ha tien is also popularly coined as thap vinh canh seven sights because of it seven famous places. The most popular camping sites include cuc phuong national park, ba be national park and bach ma national park, hoang lien. Vietnam war from the perspective of the vets who fought there on both sides, the memories, the vietnam war pictures and the humanitarian work that vwam now performs in vietnam. Da nang, vietnam, camp tien sha, 351 days in da nang. Among the most positive is an abundance of topnotch books, many written by veterans of the conflict.
When i got on the bus to camp tien sha the one with chicken wiure on the windows i knew i wasnt in kansas. You have been here as a guest for a while, i guess we are doing something right. In honor and memory installations and facilities of the vietnam war by master sergeant ray bows, us army, retired the book provides an alphabetical listing of locations and military biographies of servicemen who were memorialized officially by the u. The brownwater navy guestbook is for brownwater navy veterans who served on the rivers, canals, bases, towns, cities, ships, boats and yrbms in the mekong delta and i corp of vietnam. You can not only camp here but also have a trekking tour, bicycling tour to discover the wilderness of nature. Campsites in vietnam travel information for vietnam from.
Bases or locations peninsula 1015 kms south of camp tien shaw danang years. Boot camp, vietnam, soldiering, us army, grunt, 560 infantry, rach kien, dong tam. My husband served in the vietnam nam war and was based at camp tien sha and worked at the supply depot. The a shau valley of northern south vietnam was a key infiltration route for north vietnamese forces during the vietnam war. The 1968 tet offensive battles united states army center. The jungles and monsoon forests of vietnam are diverse ecosystems that are alive with unique wildlife. Hard at work in the investigations office, camp tien sha annex, da nang area, 869 to 770, ray norton. Trekking is a popular activity here, particularly the mountains of sapa and the primeval landscape of cuc phuong national park. Location my bricks are to the left by the guy in the yellow shirt.
The brown river navy was are a special bunch of guys. The united states used it as a major base during the vietnam war 19591975, stationing army, air force, navy, and marine units there. Located 22 miles 35 kilometers from the center of hanoi, d. Camp tien sha is a former united states navy base located in danang, vietnam. Im in search of info on where to obtain a vietnam book from years 196769. Naval support activity da nang rvn camp tien sha james. Although the attacks were costly failures in military terms, they set the united states on a path of. Quang tri and thua thien from their military region. Military memories guestbook archives 1998 2011 to be reprinted soon. Every month we pick winners to go to americamp, camp thailand, camp bali and other premium camp locations for free. Really nice clean new hotel with good pool on the roof with.
I have broken down the best books about vietnam into helpful sections. These include winners of national book awards and pulitzer prizes, both fiction and nonfiction. Us marines in vietnam the defining year 1968 pcn 190003800. Naval support activities in i corps, the northernmost theatre of war in south vietnam. Memories of a navy investigator createspace, 116 pp. The ultimate 2020 list of best vietnam books to read.
A slew of war memoirs stand with the best writing of that genre. The offensive itself, an allout effort by viet cong and north vietnamese forces to overrun the major cities of south vietnam, marked the turning point of the vietnam war. Grothouse, john, e3, jun 19, 1969 jun 12, 1970, lighterage. Camping vietnam, vietnam camp sites, beach, camping tours. My barracks was an old french barracks at camp tien sha near da nang. Navy seal base beach, beyond the tien sha deep water pie r. The port of danang contained only three small piers, three landing ship, tank lst ramps and a stone quay that were.
Recent photo of cheryl and me it was the spring 1967 and i had a choice to make, get drafted into the army and go to viet nam or join the navy reserve. Online shopping for vietnam war history books in the books store. Carroll camp 1968 camp carroll was after navy captain james j. Great career, great people, great e comradeship, shall never forget. Vietnam veterans roundtable discussion link to silent spring deadly autumn the best book ever written about agent orange and the other chemicals we were exposed to in vietnam. Tuy hoa ab, 31st tfw f100 jet fighters and rescue cs. In november 1965 500 men moved into the old french army camp, camp tien sha at the foot of monkey mountain. This book relates events that occurred in vietnam, with only that description of inci dents in. When the buses pulled up in front of the main gate at camp tien sha the vietnam experience got more surreal than ever. Camping vietnam is the best way to discover vietnam jungle forests, and beautiful white sand beaches. There are luxury hotels and then there are budget hotels. The best books about vietnam as a country, not just the vietnam war. Ha tien is a districtlevel town in kien giang province, mekong delta of vietnam which borders cambodia to the north with a. Tieng viet 123 vietnamese book for beginners 123vietnamese.
Barrels of asphalt damaged by rocket attack, april 1969, camp. Tien sha to da nang vietnam war home movies dvd freedom. About in honor and memory installations and facilities of. Joseph cathedral, the oriental jade hotel provides accommodations with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness center and a bar. In asia however theres yet another type of accommodation for those on a. Looking for shipmates that were stationed a camp tien shaw 1970. But this cruise book can also be for us a symbol of. We visited chu laiu, hue, and our specialty up the cua viet to dong ha, where we supported the marines and their 155 and 175 guns. Nsa investigator, camp tien sha, us navy, da nang near monkey mountain china beach.
Camp tien sha also known as naval support activity danang or nsa danang is a former united states navy base located in danang, vietnam history. For a more urban escape, take a guided food tour of ho chi minh city, making sure to squeeze in visits to the. The real china beach photo gallery, camp tien sha photos 1968 we are the real dogs of war. Camp tien sha photos, vietnam 1968 the wardogs blog. The brownwater navy in vietnam guestbook 1101 1200. Fyi, camp tien shau has been rebuilt and is now an army base. Campsites camping ground in vietnam plan your camping trip. Photo album da nang, vietnam, camp tien sha, 351 days in. Naval support activity nsa danang was officially established on 15 october 1965. After checking in, i was assigned to yfu54 car 54 where are you. In this post, you will find a list of the best vietnam books to read in 2020. Popular vietnam books showing 150 of 5,171 the things they carried paperback by.
Register as a member and join in the discussions, its completely free and we. Vietnamese for beginners 2 phan van giuong learning vietnamese book studying vietnamese through english learning vietnamese book the application of hypermultimedia to the teaching of vietnamese for foreigners. Dearest rita, i just finished a quick letter to my folks first one since ive been here. Vietnam shortimer calendar, da nang area, 869 to 770, ray norton. The 5 best places to go camping near hanoi, vietnam. Surrounding the area are verdant hills, endless forest and a clear lake, making it an ideal place to lace up your hiking boots. I graduated from boot camp at parris island in the summer of 1976, then. More than 2 million parents every year book their perfect camp on mysummercamps. We are traveling there in july and would like to find a tour guide who would know about where to take us to see these sites. We were in inertysecurity at camp tien shaw danang vietnam, would like to hear from. Top 10 mustgo destinations in ha tien, vietnam living. Nam cat tien is one of the best places to camp in the south for its green and cool forests.
Vietnam nam vet wants to see war sites da nang forum. Vietnam war 19681969 photo gallery by richard calmes at. The brownwater navy in vietnam guestbook 2301 2400. With no chance at restful sleep, we existed in a state of near collapse and mental fog. This book, however, documents that 1968 was more than just the tet offensive. Naval support activities da nang vietnam war video youtube. There were white stucco buildings everywhere, and the. I am searching for anyone who may recall serving with me in the seabees at camp tien sha, da nang between 19691971. Comments welcome from vietnam veterans and thier families, or anyone who wants to make a comment about past or currents conflicts.
The brownwater navy in vietnam guestbook sorted by topic. My dad bobby wayne crawford served during this time. It was the scene of much fierce fighting including the 1966 battle for the a shau special forces camp at the south end of the valley. The 10 best vietnam hotels where to stay in vietnam. Best books on vietnam share book recommendations with. Looking through this guestbook has made me realize what a great thing it is that he is doing. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. Naval support activities da nang vietnam war video. But he spent most of his time during the vietnam war on dry land, patrolling the tien sha peninsula in a. Very good location and lovely staff, we arrived really early than we expected and they let us early check in.
If you are a big fan of camping, there is no reason for missing out vietnam national parks. Da nang air base 19571975 was a republic of vietnam air force vnaf facility. Plan your perfect trip with friends and family for weekend outing. In march 1965 when united states marine corps combat troops landed at danang, the support establishment was rudimentary.