The Patrol Boat, Riverine (PBR) in the Vietnam War: Navigating the Mekong Delta’s Frontlines

During the Vietnam War, the unique geography of South Vietnam, with its dense network of rivers and canals, presented both a challenge and an opportunity for military operations. The U.S. Navy needed a versatile, fast, and shallow-draft vessel to patrol these waterways, intercept enemy forces, and disrupt supply lines. This led to the development and extensive use of the Patrol Boat Riverine (PBR), a small yet highly effective craft that played a crucial role in the war, particularly in the Mekong Delta.

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