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Mekong River in Vietnam Becomes War's Water Highway
AP report from Saigon describes the Mekong crossing multiple nations and shaping the war effort. U S troops battle soggy delta terrain with flooded fields, mangroves, and dense population zones hindering artillery and air power. New bases, air boats, and hovercraft tech seek to sustain movement and supply while Viet Cong exploit the waterways and dense settlement, complicating Deckhouse Five operations and long delta campaigns.
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