The amphibious efforts benefited by the absence of Ted Kennedy's defective DUKW design.
Hail to the engineers.
My older wiser brother USMMA 65 first delivered ordnance to Vietnam, running a series of engine rooms on merchant ships.
His comment was, "When I graduated, I could sail around the world. What could you do with your poli. sci. degree?"
Answer: sink the USS Kerry for treason.
"Ah, Grasshopper, you may succeed."
Hannity, NewsMax and North have cited Giap's 1985 memoir credit to Kerry and VVAW for the Communist victory.
Kerry beached his swift boat. Ted sank his Olds. What a pair.