Vietnam War Withdrawal: The Final Battles – Soldier of Fortune Magazine
SAIGON, Vietnam – The 1st Logistical Command 379th Transportation Company line up in a convoy to deliver food and ammo to the Soldiers on the frontlines, circa 1969. The trucks, known as the minesweepers ran ahead of the group, providing logistical s… (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) As the Americans withdrew, South Vietnam’s combat capability declined. The United States furnished its allies the heavier M48 tank to match the NVA’s T54 tank and heavier artillery to counter North Vietnamese 130mm. guns, though past experience suggested that additional arms and equipment could not compensa...