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Vietnam War Picture: A Viet Cong Prisoner Being Brought Into the Collection Area


(Picture courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.)

Captured Viet Cong. A Viet Cong prisoner captured during Operation Double Eagle, 20 miles south of Quang Ngai, Vietnam is brought into the collection area by Marines. Prisoners are blindfolded and tied to prevent escape attempts. The card on the prisoner's black pajama shirt relates to circumstances of his capture. (February 1, 1966)

 

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