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.
Virtual Walkthrough
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
Ready Room Theater
Naval Historical Foundation
1306 Dahlgren Avenue, SE
Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC 20374-5055
