In this episode of Dearest Suzie, we explore a tense encounter near the Cambodian border on October 24, 1964. Bill Lowie’s diary recounts the assault on the Dan Phouc outpost, where Viet Cong forces approached through flooded rice fields and captured an American captain. Popi’s vivid entry captures the strategic vulnerability of these border areas and the dangers American forces faced, even from across the Cambodian line.
What’s Covered:
- Strategic challenges at the Cambodian border.
- Viet Cong's use of local geography for guerrilla tactics.
- The vital role and vulnerability of U.S. gunships.
- The emotional toll of the war, highlighted by the captured and later deceased American captain.
- Diplomatic complexities of U.S.-Cambodian relations during the Vietnam War.
📷 Featured Photo: A sampan with two Vietnamese passengers, sparking questions about how often Popi encountered the Viet Cong in disguise.
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