Story behind iconic Vietnam War photograph

[mojaveman]

I've seen the famous image from the Vietnam War in this article many times but didn't know the story behind it. Kind of interesting.

http://news.yahoo.com/life-trouble-moment-immortality-134259002.html

[Gypsy]

The Agony of War... Very interesting, thanks for the post.

[glebo]

Thanks for the story link. My uncle was with the 173d in that time frame. He has that pic with the caption "Never Forget"..

I sent it to him. Thanks