Historical Events tagged with "da nang"
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Hijacking and Crash of Air Vietnam Flight 706
Air Vietnam Flight 706 was hijacked while en route from Da Nang to Saigon. The hijackers, armed and determined, took control of the aircraft, leading to a chaotic attempt to land. The situation escalated, resulting in the plane crashing near the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, killing all 75 individuals on board, including passengers and crew.
Continue ReadingUS Marines Arrive in Da Nang, Vietnam
In March 1965, the United States Marine Corps landed at Da Nang, Vietnam, marking a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. This deployment consisted of approximately 3,500 Marines, whose primary mission was to protect U.S. military facilities and support the South Vietnamese government against the increasing threat from North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong. The arrival of the Marines signaled a shift in U.S. policy, moving from advisory roles to active combat operations in support of South Vietnam.
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