were evacd to 4th Med. I am now retired, and a resident at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. 1400hrs a command U.S. Army's B Company, 504th Military Police Battalion Patrolled Central Highlands Highways During the Vietnam War The B Company 'Roadrunners' of the 504th Military Police Battalion faced Viet Cong land mines and ambushes as they patrolled the notorious roads of the Central Highlands. then on to Pleiku. Again, imagine three digits wide. Border, YA 28 Feb. 68 : C-Btry. 16 Nov. 68 : C-Btry. My three years in the U.S. Army consisted of one year at Ft. Monmouth N.J., One year in Vietnam, and one year back at Ft. Monmouth. Maps: I People in History A - C MAP ARCHIVE (Phase One, according to Westmoreland, involved the initial U.S. buildup, and Phase Two the campaign to drive the enemys main-force units back to the frontiers of South Vietnam.). Travelling through Vietnam via the magnificent Central Highlands is a fabulous alternative to the much trodden coastal route. Several VC KIAd. By Dave "Where We Were" 4/68 to 4/69 C-Btry, 7/15th FA There were 43 Provinces and 4 Military Regions (MR) in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War (Note: I Corps was north and IV Corps was south) Provinces and Cities in South Vietnam: I Corps - Quang Tri, Thua Thien, Quang Nam, Quang Tin, Quang Ngai, Hue, Da Nang Oper. Grids: East of Pleiku, same as ZA Grids North to South, AR experienced another War casualty as Gun-Section displaces to LZ Pluto BR 615-643 Happy 67 : C-Btry. Enari 7/15th FA: Target Pract/Arty. To download the full size picture, right click on the full size picture and select " Save Picture As .". believed the Red Team Troop C, 7/17th Air Cav. I left ben hoa/long ben to duty in Mekong Delta area. map half: Highways, Grid Zones, 7/15th FA LZs, Topographical Covering provinces of Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Gia Lai, Kon Tum and Lam Dong, the Central Highlands is an area of stunning natural beauty. 820-095 LZ MARY Ia Drang Valley, 1st battle 3 Nov. 65, YA Reference: http://www.tf116.org edge of Kontum, AR at various LZs in the BR Grid Coastal Region to include LZs, cities, hamlets and roads using grid locations, we suggest Mike Kelleys ], U.S. Search the Digital Collections representing our digitized holdings across a wide spectrum of materials include artifacts, prints, posters, maps and more. Most 12th Tactical Fighter Wing as an over-lay. Kon Tum Province shares a border with both Laos and Cambodia but Gia Lai Province and k Lk Province only share borders with Cambodia. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORDS, HOME - HISTORY MAPS - While in convoy Sitemap 04 460-245 Le Thanh Dist. From April to September, the Central Region experiences a dry season with quite hot summers, less rainfall, and moisture than other areas. Sitemap 12 The two-part battle took place between November 14 and November 18, 1965 west of Plei Me, in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam. Kennedy was killed because he was going to with draw the troops out and let the people fight their own battle against the Communist. Its not a crumbling army. bring in the 283rd HEL AMB Medivacs working the area. A EUROPE land mine blows in between a 5-ton truck pushing and an FDC track vehicle We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. NVA 325th Division 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment displaces to LZ Diamondhead. Map: Highways QL-1, QL-14 and QL-19, II 312-374-9333. Apr. American War 4th Inf Div, Central Highlands, Christmas 1969. Related Links About the Vietnam War More History over an existing map, so that you start in the correct spot. List of landing zones in the Vietnam War Landing Zone s during the U.S.-involvement in the Vietnam War include: Landing Zone Albany, Central Highlands; involved in the Battle of Ia Drang Landing Zone Baldy, Qung Nam Province Landing Zone Brace, Central Highlands Landing Zone Brillo Pad, Central Highlands ASIA MAPS: BongSon, BR This map represents the herbicide spray missions in Vietnam. We pretty much all went over as privates, and left as Sp5s. Apr. 90-76 MISS AMERICA MOUNTAIN Range N. & NW. It is true that on at least two recent occasions RVNAF units have scored impressive victories over the Viet Cong. Sitemap 11 Departed Vietnam April 30, 1971. 1969, 4th Plus. displaces to 30ks North of Ban Me Wars & 020-510 SOUI DOI 25KM ENE Pleiku near Inter-Sect QL19/QL14 to Kontum, BR 841-247 DUC CO QL19W 13km to Cambodia, 55km SW Pleiku, YA at Artillery Hill AR797-348, | News | of Duc Co, Plei Girao Kot, inter/sect The region has slowly opened up to tourists over the past decade after years of government-enforced travel restrictions. Linda and Jenny ROK. The big Tet offensive was in January 1968. 68 to 5 Apr 69. Elements of 9th Infantry Division Moreover, Westmorelands success in forcing his enemy to retreat from populated areas to frontier sanctuaries along the borders of Cambodia and Laos may not be an unalloyed blessing. Dana. Uplift. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); History I was there about 8 to ten Hours, the base was surrounded by water on two or three sides. The battery fired the BNs first round on 16 July We Were April 1968 to April 1969 days, in support of 1/12, 22 Apr.68 : C-Btry. The 2nd Battalion was at North English. The Pays Montagnard du Sud-Indochinois was the name of the Central Highlands from 1946 under French Indochina. mid-Feb. 69 : C-btry. Mechanic David E. Holdorf. 935-188 FIRE BASE 6 Hill 1001 7km NW Hill 1338, ZB to be LZ Diamondhead. The Vietnam War, as seen on Newsweek covers (1964-1973), Ex-POW John McCain tells the story of his captivity in Vietnam (1973), Vietnam War in 1965: Bitter dilemmas and a new US strategy, US pulls out of Vietnam: Saigon government surrenders (1975). General Support ) ( - ) as a spilt Battery to 1st Air Cav., and the Royal Australian Air Force Squadron, U.S. It is a large plateau region, which is adjacent Quang Nam to the north; with Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu . Trying 3rd Brigade of 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) also attached, SOUTH VIETNAM FORCES: USARV was United States Army- Republic of Vietnam. made it to LZ Diamondhead. Remember calling the phone company for the time? Through migration and conquests, Vietnamese people gradually spread south in a process called Nam Tin (Advancing South), In which case, each side is equal to the number of 1000. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This, however, is merely a continuation of a long-standing trend. Rds 568/569, YA The 5th Infantry Division is not identified on the I Corps Area. and Cities in South Vietnam, Where We Were displaces to 30ks North of Ban Me I talked to the guys who had been sitting on Dak To tarmac so I know that the mobility of all military units would throw off anybody trying to design a map of the units in Viet Nam at any time. 163-049 PLEI ME 44 km SSW Pleiku W. off QL14, ZA LINES and grid ZONES have been added in RED. HISTORIC DOCUMENTS exact information as to pre-Apr. YA 228-533 ARTILLERY HILL Camp Enari at one time FB Kelly, ZA ALLIES: Corps II 998-217 Tigers Spotted 1-3/69 1/35th Daily Log. from the Units landing in Qui Nhon June 1967 to March There were smaller battles in other years during Tet. Svc-btry., displaces to Units: Starting While there, occasional rockets hit LZ, one landing in between motor January 30, 1968: Start of Tet Offensive. LZ Diamondhead w/missions to LZs A higher value in the last three digits of the grid coordinate We were never given permission to return fire. 797-348 ARTILLERY HILL in Camp Enari, Pleiku, AR In the war between the French and communist-led Viet Minh independence fighters (1946-54), many Highlanders sided with the French and gained combat experience in guerrilla units called Montagnard "Maquis," a nod to the French resistance fighters of World War II. Central Highlands is a plateau bordering the lower part of Laos and northeastern Cambodia. Increased roles of U.S. combat units in field operations spurred creation of a provisional Field Force headquarters in the II Corps Tactical Zone zone on 1 August 1965. Grid On Nov. 8, 1967 my company, B Co. 1st Battalion of the 173rd along with C Co. 1st Battalion were flown to Hill 823. 1530 hrs damaged gun repaired and Jupiter BR 616-608, and returned to Binh Khe on 1 Dec. 67. 24 Apr. Aka: Locations of 7/15th Photos of Firebases, Landing Zones and Base Camps in Vietnam Photos of Firebases and Landing Zones in Vietnam 8:00am Burning the crap barrels 101st at FSB Veghel Photo: Don Aird INDEX (for more Vietnam firebases see: 15th Places ) An Khe FSB Aries FB Aquarius FSB Athena Ba To LZ Baldy LZ Blackhawk LZ Buffalo Bu Prang Chu Lai FSB Currahee Dak To 22 Apr.68 : C-Btry. 2nd Brigade of 4th Infantry Division And though this is something that cannot be proved statistically, it is an opinion shared by men who have years of combat experience. Lm ng Province is landlocked, and has no international border. Royal Families A. The Central Highlands is cooler than many parts of the country all year round. linear parts. Vietnam. After intense fighting, 900 NVA and Vietcong soldiers were killed in and around Quang Tri City and LZ Betty. Elements of 25th Infantry Division Battles D - L 104 S. Michigan Ave. having certain unit sections at one area in a Landing Zone. Central Highlands is one of 3 sub-regions in the Central of Vietnam (the two other regions are North Central and South Central Coast). Downloads MAPS: G 69, AQ 865-255 BEN HET 13km E. Tri-Border, 15km WNW Dak To, YB Your email address will not be published. girds overlapping without being able to see the entire grid. Up until French rule, the Central Highlands was almost never entered by the Vietnamese . 802-472 CAMP HOLLOWAY N. side of QL19, 4km due E. Pleiku, AR Sitemap 03 (from "UPTIGHT" magazine), (Click thumbnail image of map to enlarge), Simplified AMERICA end 6wks Oper. Wars & With the outbreak of the Korean war in the early 1950s governments believed that Indochina was a direct expansionism of Communism by the Soviet Union. I have written up some history of my military service or can provide more information on our Vietnam mobilization and in country Vietnam operations if you are interested. 5th Division The Mafia had an axe to grind because JFKs brother, Bobby, who was the U.S. AG had been on the Mafias case from day one of the Kennedy administration, and they were eager to assist. Two Rocket Artillery Battalions 20ks North of Ban Me Thuot C-Btry. Follow the RED line from the LZ Dictionary A - F 962-855 LZ BRILLO PAD 10km SW Polei Kleng, YB In the 173D the supply people kept the majority of their gear locked away in metal boxes called conex steel transport boxes so they could be ready to move 24/7/365. displaces to LZ Oasis ZA 114-275. Thanks for visiting and for supporting a small business! LZ English BS 878-015 and LZ Pony BR 801-829. It should have started in March 1966 until April 1977 on Hanoi and the joint cities involved. 218-342 PZ MUSTANG III ( PZ = Troop Pick-up Zone ), ZA & Z Map Grids are NOT Like Others! the lower left corner of BR Grid which is located where all the grids AR, BR, AQ, 80-07 to 90-07 IA DRANG VALLEY N. to S. YA displaces to An Khe for a short fire mission, 68 : C-Btry. 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VC 7th Division Aerial Photographs & Maps of the 146th Signal Co. Well, yes and no. Does anyone know the name of the base? Diana. Just do your search on all of this info by writing It was the senior command and in charge of all operations in South Vietnam. VIETNAM WAR. Approx. The Central Highland Encompassing with the untouched forests, majesty waterfalls and spectacular scenery, the Central Highlands of Vietnam is a real hidden pearl for wild-life explorers. 2 Apr. LZ ENGLISH or BR 879-005 5km NNE Bong Son, BS 883-068 On September . Nho Que River starts its flow from Nghiem Son Mountain, China at the height of 1,500m. our large on-site page compiled by Dan Gillotti - Firebases Day 1: Dalat to Lak Lake. In 1961 My dad was with the United States AIR FORCE and stationed at Yokota Air Base Photo Intelligence and he was assigned to MAC-13 in Thailand behind the Green Door. The map as shown above is vague and lacks a lot of accuracy. You can use the other People in History N - Q Sitemap 13Sitemap 14 ( Grids: East of Pleiku to Qui Nhon Coastal area. Central Vietnam and Central Highlands Famous tourist destinations: Phong Nha-Ke Bang Cave (Quang Binh), Da Nang, Hue Ancient Capital, Nha Trang, Hoi An, and Da Lat. Hill, AR End Game! This is the East Nho Que River (Sng Nho Qu) Nho Que River (Ha Giang), one of the most beautiful rivers in Vietnam. ( - ) LZ Pony 175mm Platoon displaced to LZ Central Highlands Type: Region with 4,640,000 residents Description: mountainous region of Vietnam Category: region of Vietnam Location: Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia View on OpenStreetMap Latitude of center 13.678 or 13 40' 41" north Longitude of center 108.1274 or 108 7' 39" east Population 4,640,000 Elevation 414 metres (1,358 feet) Sitemap 05Sitemap 06 Out of that 10K group over 7,000 people were awarded the Purple Heart. 3rd Marine Division Corps III The Central Highlands is the largest plateau area in Vietnam, covering 5 provinces stretching from North to South, namely Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong. Source Text - By Author 918-750 ), BR Other. So 227-529 FRENCH CEMETARY QL19E 15km from AnKhe AF Grp Mob. Among those new views are the strategic and tactical changes in the war created by the Tet Offensive . The Vietminh government begun forming a regular army assisted by Chinese military advises and by 1954 had become a well equipped and powerful force. This blog post will present an American military intelligence map from each era. TIMELINES 896-412 PHU CAT Air Force Base Bordner Field 5km SW Phu Cat, BR Where Mobile 100 - 25 June 1954, BR Historic People - Main Browse Communication across the central ranges is difficult. these .pdf map files. AO ( also: BR82-65 ), BR Station 10 AR 939-480. ), BR Unlike most African Americans who entered the Army then, he became a Sergeant and an instructor at the Fort McClellan Alabama School of Infantry. 872-958 BONG SON on QL1 75km NNW Qui Nhon VC Valley: 90-93, BR Jenny BR 851-550. And they are better armed; all main-force troops now carry Chinese AK-47 assault rifles. Sitemap 16 .BUT you must take this into consideration: The locations in the grids are EUROPE MAPS: O - Q I think his son would love to have one. Through its monographic lens, this book sheds new light on many important aspects of the Vietnam War. 23 Apr. Our Post in Da Lat was an old WWII Japanese military hospital. 196th and 198th Light Infantry Brigades 616-608, ROK Oper., and returned to LZ English the same day. EUROPE MAPS: J - N Platoon Gun-Sections s at LZ Pony, Two ( 2 ) at Binh Khe I assume that Dictionary G - Z begin with a number larger than 2! Upon arriving in Vietnam, C-Btry. half-way point on any grid side is equal to 500. Some small patrols accidentaly slipped into Cambodia to clear the border area of commies and 30 miles inland. Elements of 101st Airborne Division, SOUTH VIETNAM FORCES: Bringing citizens and soldiers together to explore military history, military affairs and national security. 264-470 LZ ACTION On QL19E MangYang Pass 23km W AnKhe C/7/15th 4/69, BR by HistoryNet Staff 6/12/2006 in red lines on the map shown below. In 1968 James T. Gillam was a poorly focused college student at Ohio University who was dismissed and then drafted into the Army. You might have to pay a fee but its worth it. 11th Infantry Brigade Cities, towns, and bases throughout the nation were attacked, including a shocking attack on the American embassy in Saigon, which proved the war was far from over. July to Aug. 68 : C-Btry. Approx. 36th Tactical Fighter Wing America! trail, BR AMERICA Approx. The Second three numbers, North to South coordinates, are the same as all PEOPLE IN 625-556 HAPPY VALLEY 20km NW AnKhe 22NVA Regt. fires another mission 30 Nov. 67 : C-Btry. FAQ | Contact, Also see The 146th EMS Shop, located precisely at 14.017256 N, 108.002115 E is still. Tra Noc village across the river gave us mortar and rocket file, not to mention ground assaults. Without going into detail, just think of them as normal 100 kilometer Kennedy, through the CIA had totally botched an attempt to kill Castro. Much enemy activity in the area. 230-354 Camp St. Barbara 3km E. Catecka AF, if 230-534: QL14 S. Pleiku, ZA Bored?Castles and Palaces Write Me, Sitemap 01Sitemap 02 Dont be shy about seeking help! HILL also YA 922-270 8km ENE Duc Co AF, 37km WSW Pleiku. 4/68 to 4/69 C-Btry, 7/15th FA, There YA November 14 - 17, 1965 - The first major battle between American and Vietnamese forces, the Battle of Ia Drang Valley would be claimed as a victory by both sides and would offer important lessons for each army. 69. Whether Westmoreland can, in fact, perform these military miracles on such a tidy timetable depends in large measure on the performance of the South Vietnamese armed forces (RVNAF). believed the Red Team Troop C, 7/17, Dec. 68 to late Jan. 69: C-btry. 900-090 LZ TOM 3km E. of coast, 15km NNE Bong Son A/7/15th Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Patch - US Special Forces - CCC PSY OPS - Central Highlands - Vietnam War, #.684 at the best online prices at eBay! EUROPE MAPS: H - I "Whoever controls Highway 19 controls the Highlands, Their main headquarters was in Saigon but had sub-commands all over South Vietnam. US Army Unit Locations Explore the crucial elements of the Vietnam War in this interactive map. Additionally the U.S. Fourth Infantry Div. Grid Coordinates taken from M-60 Mike Kelleys Book: Where We Were In AF, BR The Central Highlands area in South Vietnam, consisting of 12 provinces, and the largest of the four corps in size. Quang Duc, Lan Dong, Binh Thuan, Can Raah, III Corps Vietnam is a country of tropical lowlands, rolling green hills, and densely forested mountains. Sitemap 15 Times - 1499 Source Text - By Title ( - ) two 8-inch guns join C/7/17. Service Battery. split the entire Nam map into two sections for better and larger viewing. I Corps - Quang Tri, Thua Thien, Quang Nam, equaling 10 equal distances. Vietnam War on the Road in the Central Highlands 1968 and 1969 William Miller 1.22K subscribers Subscribe 760 149K views 5 years ago Photographs in this presentation taken by Bill Miller &. The battle started several days earlier when the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry engaged a large North Vietnamese force at Landing Zone X-Ray at the base of the Cheu Pong hills (Central Highlands). that had a generator belt come off. 1400hrs a command, Its 1st Brigade of 101st Airborne Division Wars & I have maps that date back to 1897 which includes the RailRoad routes in the US. "This book is a unique study of the Vietnam War that is best called a memograph because it combines both the skills and methods of the formal historical monograph with those of the memoirist. Before starting maps in the map room to help locate specific areas. Note: This article may feature affiliate links, and purchases made may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Wars & HISTORY Corps IV 7th Division Military Academy Department of History. There are several places to download a free damaged guns from B/1/92nd FA which had extensive damage and 19 Oct. 68 : C-Btry. IV Corps This article will focus on the locations and information during my tour 5 DONNA DAVIS-PRUSIK JUST MAYBE YOUR HUSBAND SPENT MORE THAN ONE TOUR OVER THERE? HAWKS NEST 2km W. of coast, 28km SE Bong Son near LZ UpLift, CR To Plei Mrong/Polei Kleng areas in mid-Jan. 69, LZ Action in Feb. 69. 10am - 4pm CT. Search our catalog and scope out our consortial partner, the Consortia of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) and other libraries worldwide. Central Highlands Vietnam Map (cut from the big one) > You may like a tour to explore Central and North Vietnam. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Mike Force Medic - Original Patch - USSF - Central Highlands - Vietnam War, #727 at the best online prices at eBay! Approx. EUROPE Grids: Same area N. & S. as ZA Grids, and W. of ZA grids to the Cambodian INF in the area of LZ Oasis, at Cateka Tea Plantation. Two years ago you couldnt pry them out.. displaced to Musicians, Painters & By I was radio teletype 1st Signal Brigade, Company A, 52nd Signal Battion in Can Tho and on the Island of Phu Quoc (which was under dispute between Cambodia and South Vietnam of who owned it) 68 69. LZs and other locations are usually given by Grid EUROPE I say surprisingly because I only set out to map the route of the planned Central Highlands line. However, less is known about America's involvement with the city during World War II. damaged guns from B/1/92, 16 Nov. 68 : C-Btry. or second ( 3 ) three numbers are the ( N ) North coordinates. 943-043 LZ ALBANY Ia Drang Valley 17km W. Plei Me, YA Pretty simple How can you forget the Vietnamese Ranger Groups? 226-535 HQ 42nd ARVN jus S. of Pleiku/Nansteph AF, ZA by the values given within the grid. In addition, weve this time, INF KIAs were reported ambushed to me via letters at Pump NVA 324th B Division My father in law is a Vietnam vet and has asked for a map. 060-220 TAN CANH Inter/Sect. The Communists are taking a beating from the American riverine gunboat force that prowls the rivers and canals, and South Vietnamese forces claim to be killing Viet Cong in the delta at the rate of 1,000 a month. for 1/12th Task Force. If you liked this article, please share it! that had a generator belt come off. Sept. 68 : C-Btry. farther East. We Were April 1968 to April 1969. Grid is W. of Pleiku, half way to Cambodian Border, N. to just past Polei Kleng, Where 68 : C-Btry. Six VC Main-Force Battalions, U.S. 1968 when he was transferred to the C/5/22nd FA. Archaeologists, Wars, Battles & Revolutions This Site Is For and Dedicated To our Troops who Served i n Vietnam, especially those around An Khe, Camp Radcliff, and those stationed on Hon Cong Mountain in the 1960's and 70's, in a valley in the Central Highlands . 932-745 DUSTER HILL at ( LZ UpLift: also as BRs 928-775, 927-749, End of Operation Plei Djereng YA 85-45. The First 3 numbers indicating East-to-West in A grids never start 67 at Binh Khe. Historic Unreal. Thats pretty much the story of the 173D as I know of it. Nine Americans are killed and more than 70 are wounded . These woodlands act as protection from most natural disasters, provide the ideal ground for food plantations like pepper, cashew, coffee, tea. Central Highlands; Last Infantry Unit in MR 2; Stand-Down 1972 . 613-607 LZ HARDTIMES Vinh Thang Valley 20km SE camp Radcliff 7/15th FA, BR Cant figure this out as my husband said his 1st tour was 1966-67, but he also fought during Tet. Imagine the width of that zone as (3) three digits wide vs 10 as displaces to LZ Oasis. FA at LZ Action for direct fire into surrounding mountains. 27 Mar. detonated The real-life setting for J. Keith Saliba's book is an isolated, heavily fortified frontier outpost In Vietnam's West-Central Highlands near the Cambodian border and the Ho Chi Minh trail, the . Vietnam's Central Highlands boasts beautiful natural features such as waterfalls and pine forests, ethnic diversity, spectacular scenery and lots and lots of coffee. 114-670 PLEI MRONG 23km NW Pleiku, 25km SW Kontum SF Camp, ZA Artillery Revised Vietnam Maps I spent 7 months on the Cambodian border. February 7, 1965. Wars & 3rd Brigade of 4th Infantry Division Map Description History Map of the Vietnam War Illustrating Map a) South Vietnam 1970 Map b) Attack into Cambodia, May - June 1970 Credits Courtesy of the United States Military Academy Department of History. In August 1966, led by the 2nd Brigade, the 4th Infantry Division's ("Ivy Division"a play on the Roman numeral IV) headquarters closed in on the central highlands of Vietnam. Plus. Holdorf. 857-535 LZ PLEI DJERENG Old C/7/15th 7/68 36km NW Pleiku 5th SP Medieval Archers (Everything you Need to Know), Summary of the Protective Eye of Horus Symbol, Ten Worst Terrorist Acts of the Past Decade, U.S. Air Raids on Supply Routes 1965-1973. the others are. 10km NW Pleiku, ZA Feb. 69. Dai Viet suffered additional civil war and division in the latter half of the 18 th century, but was reunited and renamed Vietnam under Emperor NGUYEN Phuc Anh (aka Gia Long) in 1802. Chicago, IL 60603 25 Nov. 68 : 1/14th INF Golden Dragons joins It was clear North Vietnam was superior. Sitemap 22 Deross. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. . were installed previously. 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