Operation Deckhouse Five

Operation Deckhouse Five was a military campaign during the Vietnam War in February 1967. It involved U.S. and South Vietnamese forces targeting North Vietnamese troops and supply routes in the Mekong Delta region. The operation aimed to clear enemy forces from strategic areas, disrupt their access to supplies, and gather intelligence. It included amphibious assaults and coordinated ground efforts, demonstrating the use of combined military tactics in a challenging environment. The operation contributed to broader efforts to weaken North Vietnamese control and improve security in Southern Vietnam.