"Hue city 1968 battlefield (south of the Perfume river)" Topic
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| Risaldar Singh | 13 Apr 2015 9:50 a.m. PST |
I've always found the landmarks in narratives of the fighting in Hue during Tet rather confusing so I've matched the buildings in aerial photographs and a 1/12500 period map to help me get my bearings. I've also tried to identify as many buildings as possible (e.g. 8 is the MCV Compound, 179 is the Provincial Prison). On my blog : Six Block War: finding your way around the Hue Triangle -> link Preview pics below…
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 javelin98  | 13 Apr 2015 10:45 a.m. PST |
Wow! Nice work! That truly had to be a labor of love, and I thank you for providing clarity on such an intriguing event. |
| Risaldar Singh | 13 Apr 2015 11:14 a.m. PST |
Actually, it's not that difficult with a good map with the buildings' shapes and good photos. I don't think I'll try to cover the Citadel though, that is a total mess. ;-) |
| Risaldar Singh | 18 Apr 2015 10:37 p.m. PST |
Slight update with a new photo from another angle:
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was going to do the rifle teams next, but he forgot something… 
