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U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy warships steamed along the coast of North Vietnam bombarding targets ashore with their 8-inch, 6-inch, and 5-inch guns. The cruisers and destroyers shelled truck columns, bridges, and logistics craft shuttling along the shore. The enemy fought back hard. North Vietnamese coastal guns damaged 29 U.S. ships and killed or wounded 31 American Sailors.

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Central Hall

Global Mission: Overseas Presence

Global Mission: Cold War Buildup of the Fleet

Global Mission: Sea Control

Global Mission: Sea Control

Navy in the Nuclear Age: Covert Submarine Operations

They Made a Difference

Navy in the Nuclear Age: Technology for the Nuclear Age

Navy in the Nuclear Age: Technology for the Nuclear Age

War and Conflict: Crises and Confrontations

Victory in the Cold War

Service and Sacrifice

Hot Wars of the Cold War: The Fight for Korea

Hot Wars of the Cold War: Vietnam War Afloat and Ashore

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Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC 20374-5055

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