US EditionAP PHOTOS: The changing faces of Vietnam War landmarks
- American combat troops first landed in Da Nang in 1965 during the Vietnam War.
- Da Nang served as a major base and hub for operations throughout the conflict.
- Other locations like Saigon's Victoria Hotel and Independence Palace also played significant war roles.
- Viet Cong guerrillas attacked the Victoria Hotel in 1966, resulting in three American deaths.
- Today, Da Nang's beaches feature resort hotels while sites like Independence Palace preserve historical war details.
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AP PHOTOS: The changing faces of Vietnam War landmarks
During the Vietnam War, Da Nang was a major base for both the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The first American combat troops landed there in 1965, and it became a hub for operations and supply.
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