Bagby, Kenneth W. Dear Folks. 17 Nov. 1965.

Letter 13 of

Letters from Vietnam. Ed. Bill Adler. NewYork:Random House Publishing Group, 2003. 41-43.

This was a letter written by Sp-4 Kenneth W. Bagby after the battle of the Ia Drang Valley. In this personal written account, Bagby explains his experiences during the bloody encounter, and what he felt and thought at the time. In one part, Bagby writes how emotionally difcult it was to watch his fellow soldiers get killed. This helped us to understand how great of an emotional and physical toll, not only the Vietnam war, but also this one battle, had on the soldiers.

Bassett, Sergeant George R. Dear Dad, Mom & Kids. 30 July.

1967. Letter 6 of Letters from Vietnam. Ed. BillAdler. New York: Random House Publishing Group, 2003. 24-27.

Written by Sergeant George R. Bassett, this letter is the personal account and recollection of his experience as a machine gunner on a helicopter during the Vietnam War. Bassett helped my partner and I to understand the job of the helicopters and how important they were during the numerous battles that occurred in the war.

Berry, Jr. Clifton F. Air Cav. Toronto: Bantam Books, 1989.

Written by an airborne infantry ofcer, this book explains everything from the Ia Drang battle, to the role of the First Air Cavalry Division, and the revolutionary Huey. This book gave us an inside knowledge of the war from a rsthand account, helping us to develop a deeper knowledge of events throughout the war, and the role they played.

Berry, Jr. Clifton F. Strike Aircraft. New York: Bantam Books,

26 July 1989.

As a paratrooper and airborne infantry ofcer in the 92nd Airborne Division, F. Clinton Berry, Jr. explains in this book, the air war in Vietnam. His book helped us to understand the role night missions played in the positive reformation of helicopter and airplane use in the war.

Bird, Thomas. Ia Drang. August 1965-1966. Essay 7 of

Everything We Had: An Oral History of the VietnamWar by Thirty-Three American Soldiers who Fought It. Ed. Al Santoli. New York: Random HousePublishing Group, 1981. 34-43.

Thomas Bird, a soldier of the 1st Cavalry Division, explains his experience at the battle of Ia Drang. Our group was able quote his knowledge, allowing us to understand this battle more effectively, and initiated deeper thought of how this battle impacted the war, and why it was so important.

Boudreau, Trooper Wm. H. First Cavalry Division. History of

the 1st Cavalry Division. 1996. Web. 21 Dec2011.

This website provided information about the First Cavalry Division, not only in the Vietnam War, but also in numerous wars before and after. This allowed us to deepen our understanding of how the First Cavalry Division changed, from being an air division, to becoming a TRICAP division after the Vietnam War. This article highlighted the impact the First Air Cavalry Division and helicopter warfare had on this war.

Caputo, Philip. 10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the

Vietnam War. New York: Simon &Schuster Childrens,2005.

Phillip Caputos book was one of our most resourceful and used book. It included information about US involvement in the war, and provided many useful illustrations. This source gave us insight on the many events that impacted the war, helping us to

become more knowledgeable of these incidents and include more in-depth information in our website.

Copter Pilot Vietnam Ace. Hutchinson News. 18 April 1971.

This newspaper article explained the role of the helicopter, and how important they became during the Vietnam War. Becoming a known symbol of this war, helicopters revolutionized warfare, making it easier to transport troops, among many other things. This article also provided information about the Huey helicopter, one of the most important helicopters, and how much of a risk pilots took to y these machines. The article helped us to create a better understanding of not only how difcult and risky it was to y helicopters, but also helped us to understand how important it was to the soldiers and pilots, that helicopters were present and able to help during the war.

Dwight D. Eisenhower. "The President's New Conference" as

cited in The American PresidencyProject. pg 1.

This quote from President Eisenhower, which we placed on our Background page, explained in detail what Eisenhower believed to be the Domino Theory. This quote helped us express the denition and process of the Domino Theory, and how the spread of Communism would effect more than one country.

Flanagan, John F. Vietnam Above the Treetops: A Forward Air

Controller Reports. New York:GreenwoodPublishing Group, Inc., 1992.

This book provided information about how helicopters were vitally needed during the Vietnam War. Personal accounts from Vietnam veterans, enabled us to collect quotes and information to include on our website. These stories really showed us the emotional and physical strain this war had on many of the soldiers.

Letters from Vietnam. Edited by Bill Adler. New York: Random

House Publishing Group, 2003.

This book was one of our most important books, containing many letters from numerous soldiers in different units. This helped us to develop a well-rounded sense of the soldiers view points and thoughts of the war. This was important to us because to really know your topic you need to know the whole story and this book helped us to accomplish this.

Michener, First Lieutenant James. Dear [names omitted]. 17

Nov. 1966. Letter 5 of Letters from Vietnam. Ed.Bill Adler. New York: Random House Publishing Group, 2003. 17-22.

In this letter from First Lieutenant James Michener, a helicopter pilot in the war, was his personal thoughts and accounts of events in Vietnam. In one section of his letter, Michener talks about the technical problems many of the helicopters had. This helped our group to understand how even though helicopters were vital to the war, they use of them did not come without many disadvantages.

Nang. Have Pity on the Victims of the War! Second Essay of

Part Two from Voices from the Plainof Jars:LifeUnder an Air War. Compiled Fred Branfman. New York: Harper & Row,Publishers, Inc., 1972. pg 41-44.

This personal account from a Vietnamese War victim, helped us to understand the affect the war had on the villages and people surrounding war sites and areas. Many of the villagers only wanted peace and to be left alone, but the war gave them no choice, and they were forced to become involved whether they wanted or not.

Photo of Air Base in Vietnam. Welcome to the Pleiku Air Base

This photo depicted an aerial view of the Pleiku Air Base in Vietnam. This helped us to show where a helicopter would be able to refuel and rearm quickly, allowing it to rejoin a battle quickly without any delay. Showing the base helped us to understand where helicopters and planes would be stationed, and what processes would occur once landed.

Association". Pleiku Air BaseVietnam Veterans Association. 27 Oct. 2011.Web. 27 Nov 2011.

Photo of Cartoon Showing Maintenance Problems. The

Legacy of Valor: Vietnam Helicopter Imagesand Artifacts. Web.

This photo helped us to understand how even though helicopters did improve tactical warfare, they had many problems among maintenance issues that created casualties and controversy. Helicopter warfare in Vietnam was questioned by many on the home front because of this reason, convincing people that using helicopters in the war was unpractical, and that the "cons" outweighed the "pros."

Photo of Cav Country Blade.Col. Brown, Larry G.The Legacy

of Valor: Vietnam HelicopterImagesand Artifacts. Web.Nov 1970.

Bearing the inscription, "Never A Backward Glance Nor A Moments Hesitation- Drive On!" This photo helped us to understand the duty the helicopter pilots felt they had in Vietnam, and the drive they had to do their best.

Photo of Chopper Carrying a Plane. Welcome to the Pleiku Air

This photo showed how helicopters were able to help other aircrafts in ways other units couldnt. This picture explained the ability and the usefulness of the helicopter in battle, and how versatile this machine was. The rst helicopter involvement in the Vietnam War was one of the major turning points, allowing for helicopters to be incorporated in the war.

Base Association". Pleiku AirBaseVietnamVeterans Association. 27 Oct. 2011. Web. 27 Nov 2011.

Photo of First Air Cavalry Insignia. Boudreau, Trooper Wm. H.

First Cavalry Division. History ofthe 1st Cavalry Division. Web. 1996. 21 Dec. 2011.

This picture of the First Air Cavalry showed how the 1st Cav Division was important and how their insignia helped to identify their division to other groups and soldiers in the army. This picture and its caption helped our group to understand how the insignia marked the Air Division, and how it symbolized the effort of the Air Cav.

Photo of Helicopter.Flanagan, John F.Vietnam Above the

Treetops: A Forward Air Controller Reports. New York: GreenwoodPublishing Group, Inc., 1992.

This photo illustrates the use of machine guns on helicopters and the role the gunner had to take. In Vietnam, helicopters became useful weapons and were used for surprise attacks, search and rescue, and medical operations, among the many attack abilities.

Photo of Helicopter Attacks. "Propaganda." The Legacy of

Valor: Vietnam Helicopter Images and Artifacts. Web.

This photo helped us to understand the devastating effect "attack" helicopters created. Helicopters allowedAmerican forces to secretly and quickly attack the North Vietnamese, giving Unites States troops an advantage over their enemies.

Photo of Helicopter Casualties Statistics. "Helicopter

Losses."Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. Web. 1 Feb 2012.
This photo helped us to understand how devastating the casualty rate for helicopters was during this war. Although they helped greatly increase the chance of success, helicopters did not always have a positive impact in Vietnam. Many crewmen and pilots were killed, adding to the anger on our home front.

Photo of a Helicopter in a Field.Berry, Jr. Clifton F.Air Cav.

Toronto: Bantam Books, 1989. pg 50.

This photo, showing a helicopter landing in the middle of a eld, showed the accessibility and maneuverability the helicopters provided to this war. Helicopters were able to

navigate the dense, jungly terrain of Vietnam, allowing the troops to obtain a birds-eye view of their battle grounds before having to ght.

Photo of Helicopters Lined Up in a Row. Morroco, John. Rain of

Fire: The Vietnam Experience. Boston:BostonPublishing Company, 1985. pg. 81.

This picture to us symbolized the effectiveness and the importance of the helicopter in the war. The helicopters in a row showed how many copters were needed and used. Used in airmobile warfare, these machines become revolutionary to the Vietnam War, impacting the many battles fought.

Photo of Helicopter Takeoff."The Legacy of Valor: Vietnam

Helicopter Imagesand Artifacts." Web.

This photo showed the importance of teamwork and helicopters in the war. Helicopters were greatly in demand, and needed for many operations and other actions. Helicopters provided easy and quick transportation, along with a superiority over the North Vietnamese.

Photo of Ia Drang Valley Map. Boudreau, Trooper Wm. H.

First Cavalry Division. History of the1st Cavalry Division. 1996. Web. 21 Dec. 2011.

The photo of the Ia Drang Valley Map showed the layout and the landscape of the valley in which this battle happened. It helped us to understand why helicopters were needed so much, and how vital they were to the success of this battle. These machines played a main role in the evacuation and quick response to the call of "Broken Arrow."

Photo of Night Vision. Boudreau, Trooper Wm. H. First

Cavalry Division. History of the 1stCavalry Division.1996. Web. 21 Dec. 2011.

This illustration of the use of night vision showed a gun being aimed at night. This picture helped us to understand how using advanced technology, the US was able to create a new strategy of ghting. Night vision allowed helicopters to be one step ahead of the North Vietnamese forces. This new strategy allowed the United States to become more superior in air power.

Photo of a Pilot in a Helicopter.Caputo, Philip.10,000Days of

Thunder: AHistory of theVietnam War.New York: Simon &Schuster Childrens,2005. Cover Page.

This photo, which is in the slideshow on our home page, allowed us to present a clear image of a helicopter in the war. Helicopters had many duties during the Vietnam War such as, transportation, evacuations, and as search and rescue machines. Helicopter pilots risked their lives every day to ensure the success of operations and the safety of the soldiers.

Photo of Plain of Jars Drawing. Compiled by Fred Branfman.

Voices from the Plain of Jars. NewYork: Harper &Row, Publishers, Inc., 1972. pg. 45.

This photo, depicting the bombing of a Vietnamese village, helped us to understand the effect the war had on the surrounding villages in Vietnam. This picture showed how even though the villagers did not want any part in the war, they were forced to become a part. Because this picture was drawn by a witness of bombings, the emotional distress portrayed in this picture was very clear.

Photo of Pleiku Air Base Sign. Welcome to the Pleiku Air Base



This was a picture of the main gate sign at the Pleiku Air Base. This provided us with an accurate depiction of the entrance of this base. Since the First Cavalry played an important role in the war, having a bases located throughout South Vietnam was crucial to the success the this division.

Association". Pleiku Air BaseVietnam Veterans Association. 27 Oct. 2011. Pleiku Air Base Association. Web. 27 Nov 2011.

Photo of Propaganda Pamphlet. "Propaganda." The Legacy of

Valor: Vietnam Helicopter Imagesand Artifacts. Web.

This propaganda pamphlet helped us to understand more about the war and how the two different sides rivaled back and forth between battles and ghts. Propaganda is an important part of any war, helping to sway the home front, and conjure up attitudes of pride for ones country. Especially in the Vietnam War, support was needed on the home front to help improve soldiers' spirits and gain helpfulness from the American people.

Photo of Soldiers Boarding a Gunship Helicopter.Caputo,

Philip.10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War. New York: Simon &Schuster Childrens,2005. pg 33.

This photo helped us to illustrate the many uses of helicopters during this war. Doubling as a gunship, helicopters like Hueys, were able to still perform their jobs as transportation \search and rescue machine, while also proving to be deadly in their artillery.

Photo of Soldier in Front of a Huey Medevac Chopper.

Welcome to the Pleiku Air BaseAssociation".Pleiku AirBase Vietnam Veterans Association. 27 Oct. 2011. Pleiku Air BaseAssociation. Web. 27 Nov 2011.

This prime picture gave us a rst hand look at the every day life of a soldier in the Air Division. This helped us to understand how the involvement of the helicopter became an every day occurrence in the war. JeffBerthiaume, the soldier in this picture is part of the Pleiku Air Base Association, whose website provided us with valuable information about Pleiku related topics.

Photo of Troops Climbing into a Helicopter. Berry, Jr. Clifton F.

Air Cav. Toronto: Bantam Books, 1989.pg. 16.

This picture showed how helicopter involvement in a battle was critical for the transportation and evacuation of troops at a moments notice. The helicopters were pivotal for the movement of troops, and directly affected the survival rate of wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. If troops were stuck in an bad situation, helicopters could be counted on to rescue troops effectively and quickly.

Photo of Troops Leaving a Dust-off Site.Berry, Jr. Clifton F.Air

Cav. Toronto: Bantam Books,1989.pg. 32.
This photo shows a helicopter in mid lift-off. This picture helped us to express the fact that helicopters were able to arrive and leave an area very quickly, giving American and South Vietnamese troops an advantage over the North Vietnamese troops.

Photo ofVietnam After Geneva Accords. Caputo, Philip.10,000

Days of Thunder: AHistory of the Vietnam War.New York: Simon & Schuster Childrens, 2005. pg. 21.

Following the Geneva Accords, this picture shows the splitting of Vietnam at the 17th parallel. The area in between the newly created North and South Vietnam became known as the demilitarization zone. This photo helped us to understand how the separation of the once united Vietnam, helped to cause even more conict and trouble during this war.

Seibert, Barney. Copters Favored in Combat Despite Losses.

This newspaper article contained information about how many people were unsure whether or not the helicopter was necessary to the success of the war. Many people thought that helicopters were too unstable and vulnerable to attacks. This source helped our group to understand how even though many people hesitant to embrace the use of helicopters, the soldiers and pilots that ew them, were fully condent in the ability of the helicopter to ght in the Air War.

European Stars and Stripes,1970.

Welcome to the Pleiku Air Base Association. Pleiku Air Base

Vietnam Veterans Association. 27Oct. 2011.PleikuAir Base Association. Web. 27 Nov 2011.

This website provided our group with many primary pictures from the veteran soldiers at Pleiku. Not only did this website contain rsthand accounts, but it also allowed us to see how the soldiers were emotionally and physically affected by this war. The witness accounts of these veterans gave credible information from Pleiku and the operations carried out there.

1st Cavalry Division: AirMobile. First Team Video, 1996.

This long video helped us to understand the signicant role helicopters played throughout the war. Containing a variety of information, this lm expressed the different jobs and responsibilities of helicopters and the First Air Cav Division. Containing information about the Ia Drang Battle, this video not only informed us about the operations it was involved in, but also the impact it had on the war. We cut many smaller videos from the main one to support different sections of our website.

1st Cavalry Division First Team. Global Security. Web. 27

Oct. 2011.

This article provided us with a detailed timeline of how the 1st Air Cavalry Division developed and changed as the war progressed. This site helped us to become more familiar with this division and understand the use it had in the Vietnam War. The First Air Cavalry was critical to the efciency and success of the war.