‘/ OperationOperation DeweyDewey CanyonCanyon ““Return to the A Shau Valley & I Corps”” 13—26 Apr 2014 Tour Host: Col Warren Wiedhahn, USMC 3/9 Tour Leader: Capt Ed Garr, USMC

13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202 Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 703-590-1295 * 800-722-9501 [email protected] * www.miltours.com Military Historical Tours is proud to return for the 45th Anniversary of Operation “Dewey Canyon,” the last major offensive by the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. The objective was a sweep of the North Vietnam- ese Army (NVA)-dominated A Shau Valley by the 9th Marine Regiment reinforced by elements of the 3rd Marine Regiment to interdict the flow of supplies from the Ho Chi Minh Trail into the area. As the 9th Marines moved towards the A Shau valley, they established numerous firebases along the way which would provide them their ar- tillery support once they entered the valley and guard their MSR (Main Supply Route.) All of these bases needed to be resupplied by helicop- ter because of their distance from the main com- bat bases and because resupply via ground was very difficult during monsoon season.

The Marines encountered stiff resistance through- out the conduct of the operation, most of which was fought under triple canopy jungle and within range of NVA artillery based in Laos. Marine cas- ualties were 130 KIAs & 932 WIAs. The Marines killed 1,617 NVA troops and captured over 500 tons of arms and munitions while denying the val- ley as an NVA staging area for the duration of the operation. The operation as an overall success.

The highly experienced, Vietnam-veteran tour leaders of Military Historical Tours have walked them all. We have an outstanding Tour Price: $ 2,495 working relationship with the Vietnam government that allows us ac- Based on double Occupancy cess to areas previously restricted to other travelers. Our guides have Single Supplement $ 680 been back to Vietnam dozens of times and are intimately familiar with the terrain, the battlefields, and the people. This ensures the most Tour Price Includes: complete tour package possible, taking you to the most important Vietnam Visa Processing and fees places of your particular time or interest in the war. Vietnam is eager * to welcome the returning American veterans. The Vietnamese people First Class Hotel Accommodations are gracious and sincerely happy to have us with them again. The throughout tour scenery is great, the food is delicious and plentiful, and the hotels in * which we stay are beautiful and very comfortable. Air-conditioned motorcoach And now the best part . . . at only $2495 per person, this tour is an transportation outstanding value, making it not only affordable for you to travel, but * also to bring other family members. You can invite your friends to Meals as indicated in itinerary come along, too. Together we will visit the sites at which we fought * and which are written in our collective history. The single supplement MHT Historical Trip information packet. is only $680. * Emergency Medical Evacuation and If you need to visit any place in I Corps that is not on the itinerary, Hospitalization Insurance please contact * us and we will Admission fees to all sites, museums and see if we can special attractions listed get you there! * We are always Services of experienced Tour Leaders, prepared to and English- speaking local guides

customize this Optional Airfare: Round-trip itinerary. We economy or business class will do all we airfare from your city or Los can to satisfy Angeles to Vietnam quoted your request. upon registration Daily Itinerary

13-14 Apr – Sun/Mon - (Day One & Two) Depart Los Angeles for flight to Vietnam—Cross International Date- line, lose a day. (International Air will be quoted upon registration and can be tied into domestic flights upon request.) Arrive Da Nang and check into our hotel. Hotel: Green Plaza

15 Apr Tue – (Day Three) This day will be devoted to touring of the Da Nang area to include to include Marble Mountain, new China Beach, Nam O, Hill 110, Elephant Valley Dog Patch Hill 10 and 41. Hotel: Green Plaza (B- Breakfast/L-Lunch/D-Dinner) your own) 16 Apr Wed – (Day Four) This morning we get an early 20 Apr Sun – (Day Eight) This morning we depart for start for a full day of touring along the Tu Bon – Vu Gia Quang Tri Province. Along the way we will pass the Ai Tu River basin, including the western edge of the “Rocket Airstrip (Quang Tri City) and sites important to the 1972 Belt.” Our emphasis includes Hill 55, 65, 37, An Hoa Com- Easter Offensive. We tour “Leatherneck Square” in Quang bat Base, Liberty Bridge, the Arizona Territory, Go Noi Tri Province and visit these important sites - Con Thien, Island, & other sites. Hotel: G Plaza (B/L/D) Cam Lo, the “Washout”, Gio Linh, The Peace Bridge at the 17 Apr Thur – (Day Five) A full day tour of all of the mil- Ben Hai River and the Dong Ha Bridge. Hotel: Huu Nghi itary interest sites as we proceed through the Chu Lai area (B/L/D) with stops at LZ Baldy, Hill 69 and 43. We will view the 21 Apr Mon – (Day Nine) This morning we go west along old Chu Lai airbase, which is currently a commercial and Route 9 with stops at Camp Carroll, Khe Gia Bridge, the military airfield. Hotel: Green Plaza Hotel (B/L/D on Rockpile, the Razorback, Vandergrift and the new Da your own) Krong Bridge. After lunch we proceed to Lang Vei on the 18 Apr Fri – (Day Six) Our day begins with a drive north Lao border. This was the scene of the first use by the NVA to Hue City, passing over the top of the Hai Van Pass, of tanks when they assaulted the Special Forces Camp in and down through Lang Co and the Phu Loc Region - 1968. We then head back to the old Khe Sahn Combat one of the prettiest and most photogenic in all of Viet Base. There will plenty of time for photo opportunities on Nam. Upon entering Hue, we proceed to our hotel and the old airstrip. Hotel: Khe Sanh (B/L/D) check in and have lunch at a local restaurant. This hotel was 22 Apr Tue – (Day Ten) Today we depart Khe Sanh for the former ARVN BOQ during the battle of Hue. We im- the Da Krong Bridge and Bru Village. We continue south mediately commence a city walking tour south of the Per- on highway 14 B which is one of the feeder roads of the Ho fume River. We follow in trace of 2/5 and 1/1 areas of oper- Chi Minh Trail. We return to revisit all of the action in the ations to retake the city during the Tet Offensive of 1968. northern A Shau Valley. We will also stop at Tam Boi, Sites covered will be the Phu Cam Canal, The old Shell Tiger Mountain, A Luoi and any other significant LZs. Ho- Station, MACV Compound, Hue University, and many oth- tel: A Luoi (B/L/D) er sites that still remain. The afternoon is free for R&R at the hotel pool. Dinner at the hotel. Hotel: Huong Giang 23 Apr Wed – (Day Eleven) We check out of the A Luoi (B/L/D) Guest House and return to Da Nang by way of highway 14B, the Ho Chi Minh Trail down the A Shau Valley. After 19 Apr Sat – (Day Seven) Today we continue our explora- tion of the Tet Offensive by retracing 1/5s actions to re- take the Dong Ba gate and the Citadel. This will in- clude a walking tour of the battle of the Phase Lines, the Airstrip and the Purple For- bidden City within the walls of the Citadel. After lunch in the city there will plenty of time for shopping or just relaxing in one of the many sidewalk cafes in Hue. Din- ner on your own. Hotel: Huong Giang (B/L/D on Citadel Then & Now - 45 years later...less a weapon and some hair!

26 Apr – Sun (Day Fourteen) We cross the International Date- line (gain a day) and arrive back in the USA on the same day.

Siege of Dien Bien Phu Post-Tour Available 26—29 Apr for only $675. Ask for more info. MHT Tour our days touring we arrive in Hue and check into our hotel. Leader Tom Hotel: Huong Giang (B/L/Dinner on your own) Kilduff &

24 Apr Fri – (Day Twelve) Morning flight to Hanoi and U.S. Ambas- sites to include the National Army Museum, John McCain sador to Monument and other sites as time permits. We check into Vietnam The our hotel with a chance to enjoy Hanoi’s nightlife. Hotel: Silk Path (B/L/D on your own) Honorable

25 Apr Sat – (Day Thirteen) We finish our visit to Hanoi Michael with a walking tour of the the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Mickalak at and Presidential Palace plus a trip to the Hoa Lo Prison the Marine (“The Hanoi Hilton”). Remainder of the day for prepara- House , tion for evening flight home. Hotel: Silk Path (B/L/D) Hanoi.

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