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VIETNAM’S LEADING BATTLEFIELD TOUR OPERATOR
Join us for a journey through the history of Vietnam conflicts.
FIREBASE BIRMINGHAM HIKING ( A SHAU VALLEY )
Firebase Birmingham Vietnam tour
Firebase Birmingham was established in early March 1968 by the 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division overlooking Route 547 to support Operation Jeb Stuart. The base is located about 20 km southwest of Hue. During 1969-1970 Birmingham was used to support the 101st Airborne's search and destroy operations in the A Shau Valley - Operation Apache Snow in 1969 and Operation Texas Star in 1970.
In the 1972 East Offensive the base was overrun by the North Vietnamese Army, but later recaptured by the ARVN
Firebase Birmingham was established in early March 1968 by the 1nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division overlooking Route 547 to support Operation Jeb Stuart. The base is located about 20 km southwest of Hue. During 1969-1970 Birmingham was used to support the 101st Airborne's search and destroy operations in
In the 1972 East Offensive the base was overrun by the North Vietnamese Army, but later recaptured by the ARVN.
On 16 March 1968, one of the worst friendly fire inciddents of the US in Vietnam War took place at FB Birmingham when a Marine F-4s dropped three 500lb ( 230kg ) bombs on Birmingham hilltop killing 16 and wounding 40 men from 1/327 Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.
Birmingham is located about 25 km south-west of Hue. We should use Hue city as the base for this tour.
Price: $120
The price quoted is for 1-2 person(s). First extra person: $30, further extra person: $20
Included features:
• Private transfer ( 7 seater SUV cars or 15 seater minivans )
• English speaking guide
Excluded features:
• Lunch
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