VN115 - Three Captured Viet Cong First Legion-Late War Germans in the ‘ground role’ mounted

in the ‘ground role’ mounted on a tripod

It would go on to be involved in many of the world’s armed conflicts in the latter half of the 20th Century

but took a fearsome toll on the British regulars sent to suppress any thoughts of rebellion

Nova Scotia to the ground

The 1st Texas Regiment carried a factory-made battle flag in addition to their unique Wigfall pattern Lone Star flag made of silk

VN115 - Three Captured Viet Cong First Legion-Late War Germans in the ‘ground role’ mountedThis trio of forlorn captives are on their way back for interrogation and, if they are lucky, a long stay in a South Vietnamese prison cell. A few were persuaded to 'change sides' and go over to the ARVN side and perhaps become useful as intelligence scouts for American infantry units. The program was originally initiated by US Marine units operating in Vietnam.