VN102 - Viet Cong Sapper w/AK47 K&C Luftwaffe ‘Collateral damage’ is one of

‘Collateral damage’ is one of the scourges of modern war

One of the indelible images of the early days of the German offensive in the Ardennes was the photo of some dead GI’s lying in a road… without their boots

During the Battle of Normandy it was virtually impossible for any German vehicle to appear on the roads during daylight

a BAR gunner shouts out for extra ammunition

and lastly the leggings often referred to as gaiters commonly worn by soldiers in the ranks of the famous Iron Brigade

VN102 - Viet Cong Sapper w/AK47 K&C Luftwaffe ‘Collateral damage’ is one ofAmong the deadliest (and bravest) of the enemy in 'Nam were the VC and NVA 'Sappers' who would strip down to their 'skivvies' to crawl through barb wire and minefields to strike at US and ARVN airfields and firebases throughout the country. Here is one such 'Sapper' who has made it through all the obstacles and hazards and is going 'hunting' with his AK47. Most of these soldiers did not enjoy a long life and suffered horrendous casualties but they're