US Marine Pfe Robert C. Shinkiem of 1stMarDiv seeks cover in a doorway to protect himself from snipers during the Battle for Hue on February 5, 1968. This photo captures the intensity and danger faced by soldiers during the Vietnam War. Snipers were a constant threat to the American military forces.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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