CAMBODIA. This amphibious assault was to establish a beachhead for a barbecue. Vast quantities of meat and beer were consumed while local Vietnamese looked on. Such activities were prompted to engender morale among the troops and to expose the Vietnamese to what was considered the superior American ways of life. 1970

CAMBODIA. Near Danang. Beachhead assaults took place more often for drunken parties than for attacking the enemy. As the war became more automated, soldiers who remained had more leisure time. 1970