Jeffrey takes a break laying on his cot in his hooch with a beer.
Tex Lifting Two 98-Pound Projectiles — Vietnam, 1969
Contaminated dust requires "Pete" from the Bronx to wear his gas mask/
Crewmember Gobart walks toward a 155mm Howitzer, carrying a 98-pound fused explosive device on his shoulder. Behind him, a clear blue sky frames dense jungle foliage and a fortified ammunition cache protected by sandbags and wooden ammo boxes.
Gobart with a 155 mm artillery gun in Vietnam, 1969
Artilleryman Pete lifting two 98-pound projectiles used in a 155 mm artillery howitzer in Vietnam, 1969.

Rare 1969 Vietnam Polaroids

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Rare 1969 Vietnam Polaroids: Artillerymen and the Everyday

A curated collection of raw, primary source photographs taken in Vietnam during the pivotal year of 1969. Captured by a forward artilleryman, these Polaroids offer an incredibly rare, intimate, and immediate glimpse into the conflict that defined a generation.

Vintage 1969 Polaroid Collection from Vietnam

This remarkable set of Polaroids was taken on the ground in Vietnam at the height of the war. The images reveal the world as the photographer saw it — raw, unfiltered, and undeniably human. Faded tones, worn edges, and the distinctive Polaroid patina give each piece a one-of-a-kind aesthetic that can’t be replicated.

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Artilleryman Pete lifting two 98-pound projectiles used in a 155 mm howitzer in Vietnam, 1969.

Pete Lifting Two 98-Pound Projectiles — Vietnam, 1969

Unearthing History: Rare 1969 Vietnam Artillerymen Polaroid Collection.

Artilleryman Pete lifts two 98-pound projectiles used in a 155 mm howitzer. The image captures both the physical demands of artillery work and an unguarded moment from daily life at a forward base in Vietnam.

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