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Chuck Mawhinney

Chuck Mawhinney: Vietnam’s Deadliest Sniper

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Chuck Mawhinney was a legendary U.S. Marine whose story slips through the jungles of Vietnam like a shadow but had the impact of a thunderbolt. Born on October 30, 1949, in Lakeview, Oregon, Charles “Chuck” Mawhinney grew up with a rifle, perfecting the quiet art of patience and precision from a young age.  These skills, […]

photo of vietnam soldier by ap photographer horst faas

Weapons Of The Vietnam War

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Run Through The Jungle: Vietnam War Weapons The brutality of the Vietnam War was the defining event of a generation. The decade long war unfolded during a time of cultural divide in the U.S. with mass media echoing voices of the counterculture in disapproval. Arts and entertainment became politicized with events like Woodstock ’69, resulting […]