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Survivors Hear Screech of Delivered Death in Saigon Rocket Attack
A vivid account describes the Viet Cong 122mm rocket as it streaks toward Saigon at high speed, killing and causing fear while survivors hear the eerie whistle. The piece outlines rocket origins, delivery routes through Laos and Cambodia, and rapid launch capabilities with minimal accuracy but devastating urban reach.
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Viet Cong
Richard V. Oliver
Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
Laos
Cambodia
South Vietnam