6131 i - FORBIDDEN FOREST - MAP - 1968 HCM TRAIL - Vietnam War - KAMPONG TRACH

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Vietnam War - US Military Map - The Forbidden Forests
Very Rare - Map 6131 i - August 1968 - For the Viet Cong this was one of the most important areas of operation throughout the entire field of conflict. This was the last stage of the Ho Chi Minh Trail before goods and operatives entered South Vietnam from North Vietnam and Laos through Cambodia.
For US Operatives it was one of the most dangerous areas of operations from the start through to the end of the war. Titled Kampong Trach this map straddles the border between Cambodia and South Vietnam at Tay Ninh and Phuoc Ninh Provinces.
For US Operations, the only ground operations in this area were Black Ops, US Special Forces, US Ranger Commando and Mobile Strike Force, Mercenary Forces under US Special Forces. It was considered in large, a Free Fire Zone. It was in effect under the control of the Viet Cong and their Cambodian Allies, the Khmer Rouge. This map covers August 1968, just months after tens of thousands of VC Troops entered South Vietnam to attack cities and US Bases in the Tet Offensive.
As a point of warning, even as a Black Ops unit there were places you simply did not go. These places were clearly marked and were numerous and cover a large portion of the area.
Forbidden Forest 314 - Rừng Cấm Sở 314
Phuoc Tan Forbidden Forest No 31 - Rừng Cấm Phước Tần Số 31
Forbidden Forest of Hoa Hoi - Rừng Cắm Hoa Hội
Punishing Forest of Tabelyul - Rừng Bỏa Hộ Tabelyul
Forbidden Forest 244 - Rừng Cấm Sở 244
Forbidden Forest 49 - Rừng Cấm Sở 49
This area was known as a 'Free Fire Zone' - Leaflets dropped over a long period of time advised locals to remove themselves from this area as everything inside this zone was considered enemy and was to be destroyed.
The French had previously sent numerous ground operations into this area never to be seen again. The South Vietnamese attempted infiltration into this area early in the war and met the same fate. This area effectively remained in the hands of the Viet Cong throughout the conflict.
The US Army staged an Incursion (Invasion) into Cambodia through this general area in 1970. Even during this invasion they avoided the Forbidden Areas.
US MILITARY MAP - Very Rare
Vietnam War MAP
Measures - 29 x 22.5 inches ( 74 x 59 cms )
Printed - AUGUST 1968
Series L 7014
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