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6 days ago · Platoon is a 1986 American war film directed by Oliver Stone, depicting the Vietnam War through the eyes of a young U.S. Army volunteer. Cast of Platoon. Charlie Sheen.
Jun 24, 2024 · Platoon (1986) has received heavy praise for its portrayal of the Vietnam War. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, and Willem Dafoe, the film was helmed by Oliver Stone, drawing from his ...
1 day ago · 1st Platoon, C Company, 41st Engr BN: Member of the "Lost Platoon". Wounded by shrapnel from an RPG whilst recovering a severely wounded Malaysian soldier on the rescue convoy. Also shot in the leg and chest. Died of wounds at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center. Bronze Star with Valor Device, de Fleury Medal, Purple Heart
Jun 28, 2024 · Platoon was filmed in the Philippines because it was the closest looking location to Vietnam after Vietnam authorities didn't allow filming there because of its portrayal of Vietnamese soldiers.
Jun 13, 2024 · The Marine Corps University Research Library holds nearly 1,600 graduation books, unit yearbooks, and unit/ships’ cruise books, the result of thoughtful donations from Marines and their families.
Jun 29, 2024 · The MCTU#1's Reconnaissance Platoon, commanded by Captain Joseph Taylor, founded and adopted the more modern 'force reconnaissance' doctrine, methods which were instrumented by Major Meyers. They were developing and performing innovative clandestine insertion methods before the Navy SEALs , and the Army's "Green Berets" , such as the submarine locking -in and -out methods, and underwater "blow ...
1 day ago · M4 Sherman. The M4 Sherman, officially Medium Tank, M4, was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and Western Allies in World War II. The M4 Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and available in great numbers. It was also the basis of several other armored fighting vehicles including self-propelled ...
