Hiền Lương Bridge - 17th Parallel

That bridge constituted the connection between the North and South Vietnam. It was part of the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). A lot resembles the current Korean make up, including the over dimensional flag poles and loudspeaker to broadcast propaganda to the other side.

Since both sides were in a perpetual dick waving contest with their flags, they sought to destroy the others flag. In order to keep up with the flag replacement, a permanent flag production industry ensued (or should I say "ensewed"?) right at the border.

The following is Quang Tri Citadel, among other things also a combat site during the war. Lots of veterans and army personnel was there, commemorating.