In this photograph taken in 1966 during Operation Macon, tanks are seen being boarded by Marines of D Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, preparing to pursue Viet Cong militants. The location is approximately 14 miles south of Danang, Vietnam. The image was captured by LCpl. Finnell and is part of the Defense Department's photo collection.

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