A Marine of the 1st MarDiv searches a haystack in a destroyed Vietnamese village during a sweep mission in April 1968. The photograph shows the intense combat and the Marines' efforts to secure the area. This image captures the reality of the Vietnam War and the challenges faced by American soldiers.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
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