Marines from the 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War. In May 1965, they execute an amphibious landing at Chu Lai, located about 30 miles southeast of Danang. This photo shows their initial beachhead establishment in the military operation. Defense Department photo by the Marine Corps.

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