LYCOS RETRIEVER 
1965: North Vietnam
built 213 days ago
August 18-24, 1965 - Operation Starlite begins the first major U.S. ground operation in Vietnam as U.S. Marines wage a preemptive strike against 1500 Viet Cong planning to assault the American airfield at Chu Lai. The Marines arrive by helicopter and by sea following heavy artillery and air bombardment of Viet Cong positions. 45 Marines are killed and 120 wounded. Viet Cong suffer 614 dead and 9 taken prisoner. This decisive first victory gives a big boost to U.S. troop morale.
Source:
Graphik Dimensions Ltd., parent company of pictureframes.com, has been the premier provider of art and framing solutions across the planet since 1965. Beyond volume printing and framing, the privately held company provides integrated fulfillment programs for on-demand, mass-customized products, product development, web services and much more. With a variety of image-selling solutions for businesses, artists and photographers, Graphik Dimensions Ltd. offers possibilities that uncover new streams of revenue and enhanced profitability via interactive services that are user-friendly, creativity-inspiring and fun. Graphik Dimensions Ltd. is located in High Point, North Carolina. For more information, contact press@pictureframes.com, or visit .
Source:
December 25, 1965 - The second pause in the bombing of North Vietnam occurs. This will last for 37 days while the U.S. attempts to pressure North Vietnam into a negotiated peace. However, the North Vietnamese denounce the bombing halt as a "trick" and continue Viet Cong terrorist activities in the South.
Source:
MORE ABOUT
North Vietnam