Operation Cherry Step

Operation Cherry Step was a covert U.S. military operation during the Vietnam War aimed at disrupting North Vietnamese supply routes and logistics. It involved special forces teams working behind enemy lines to gather intelligence, sabotage transportation networks, and weaken North Vietnam’s ability to sustain its war effort. The operation’s name signified its targeted, precise nature, similar to careful, deliberate steps. It is one example of the clandestine activities conducted to weaken enemy infrastructure, contributing to broader efforts to undermine North Vietnamese military capabilities during the conflict.