D. M. Kalten - Vietnam War: Photographs by a Combat Medic. Black & White Photograph Version

He spent much of his time with the 25th ID between August 5, 1967 and July 28, 1968. At that time he was assigned to the 1/27th Wolfhounds, 25th Infantry Division. You may see yourself or someone you know in some of these views. Images were scanned from original negatives, photographs and slides using high resolution. Sizes were adjusted for this book per technical requirements. The photographs were not retouched but were sized for viewing in this publication.

Due to the age of negatives, some negatives showed damage and were not used. However, in order to get the best of both worlds images previously made from those negatives are included. Please bear in mind that these are real life photographs, not professionally staged. The mentality of the population was as it was in 1967 and 1968 with the age of the men being young. These photographs match right in to songs you hear from the Vietnam War era and viewing some may bring those songs to mind. Those who were there well remember those days.

Unfortunately many lost friends who didnt make it home. Most photographs were taken in color but are placed here in black and white due to excessively high publishing costs for color and it is doubtful that few would want to pay the color cost for a book. *

WARNING

This book has a chapter titled Dead VC. It contains just that, images of DEAD VC, some being very gruesome pictures of VC which were killed during fire fights in Vietnam. If you feel you will suffer any negative effects from viewing these images DO NOT ... C. C.

Kraft and this book author accept no responsibly from any negative effects resulting from the viewing of these images. These files were included because the photographer feels everything about Vietnam should be portrayed both good and bad. Horrible death is a direct consequence of war and should be included in any portrayal. Death serves as a reminder of the worst of war and hopefully will become a deterrent to those that choose to use war as a tool to resolve political problems. Sorry about all this accepts no responsibility talk, but this is the kind of world we now live in. M. C. C.

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Chapter 1 VC Propaganda

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Chapter 2 CHU CHI and DUC HOA

The photographs in this chapter were taken in black and white. 1967 Aug 10 Introductory Training The first week in Vietnam and at Chu Chi. Unfortunately this photograph was a little blurry. In training 1967 1968 April 13 Not Happy. M.C. 1968 April 13 Definitely NOT happy. M.C. M.C.

Kraft in Duc Hoa NCO Club. 1968 April 13 M.C. Kraft in the NCO Club at Duc Hoa Compound. _____ In the last few months I was in Vietnam (1968) I served as a Medic for the MED CAP Team. The team visited local villages and treated the civilians. 1968 This is a friend from New York with a copy of the Doors album. 1968 This is a friend from New York with a copy of the Doors album.

Duc Hoa compound had a grave yard within the first wire. Duc Hoa Duc Hoa Night view of wire at Duc Hoa. Night view of wire at Duc Hoa. Duc Hoa was a pretty decent place. They even had an area there where I developed these photos. 1967 Coffin making in Duc Hoa City 1968 playing in the field. 1967 Coffin making in Duc Hoa City 1968 playing in the field.

Duc Hoa wire. This area was over run at the first TET.

Chapter 3 MEDCAP and SAIGON

A SAIGON Statue This is a war statue that was torn down when the North Vietnamese entered Saigon (later known as Ho Chi Min City) when the U.S. pulled out. MedCap 1968 - Helping a little boy. MedCap - Helping a little child held by its mother.

Following are views in and around Saigon: Village Ox