US and ARVN forces conducted a series of operations along the Mekong River Delta. “Deckhouse Five” was notable in that it was a sizable amphibious operation; with both U.S. Marine and Vietnamese Marine and it was the last Special Landing Force (SLF) amphibious landing to take place beyond the boundaries of I Corps. An SLF was the designation of the Marine battalion and medium helicopter squadron (HMM) assigned to the Seventh Fleet Amphibious Ready Group.
27 авг 2024