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This Diorama is dedicated to the 1/5 Marines who fought the bloody battle for the “Citadel at Hue”, north of the Perfume River in Vietnam during the NVA Tet Offensive of 1968. Special thanks to Nick Warr, author of “Phase Line Green”, who graciously gave of his personal time and material information to help me correctly depict these events.
This diorama depicts actual events which took place during the battle for the Ancient Imperial City of Hue. The Marines were outnumbered at half normal strength and without proper air and artillery support for days, against an enemy already dug in and waiting. It was against all odds, but the 1/5 Marines prevailed and on 25 Feb 1968 the Ancient Imperial City of Hue was declared secured and the Marines were pulled out the following day. That next day was just another day they had to spend in the “Nam”.
Eamon Connerty
Really great work!!! Gold!Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thank you, Eamon!Holger SchwarzPLUS
Die Bemalung und das tragiche szenario wirken sehr real in diesem Kriegs Diorama ................................................!Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thank you, Sir.vincenzo gambinoPLUS
Gold ... amazingSteven ZuleskiPLUS
Vicenzo, thank you!Melnikov Ivan "Nakatan"
great!Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thank you, Melnikov!eric wolfsPLUS
great vignette ! Very well done. Vote GoldSteven ZuleskiPLUS
Thanks, Eric.Janna ‘Moo’
This is really cool!Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thank you, Janna, I appreciate that. Your work is excellent, btw!Andrea Masiero
Diorama realizzato in modo stupefacente, anche dal punto di vista storico. Oro.Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thanks, Andrea.John Delamere
Fantastic work all around! Such a great action feel to everything.Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thank you, John.Adrian SmithPLUS
Great storytelling Steve! Glad my vote pulled you up to Gold, where this definiely belongs. AdrianSteven ZuleskiPLUS
Thanks, Buddy. Your work is an inspiration to Ma Brotha!ohtek
Masterpiece!gold!Steve Garcia
Looks great! Well done, congrats!OrigalumPLUS
Awesome!Gus
Como gran aficionado al conflicto del Nam Gran trabajo en la realización y documentación. Oro por todoSteven ZuleskiPLUS
Gracias, Gus, agradezco mucho el cumplido.Steven ZuleskiPLUS
Thank you for the kind words everyone!