Matching laser-sharp graphics with adroit, intelligent content, Vietnam Online fills you in on all of the major players and events of the most controversial U.S. war in history. Don't miss Reflections - moving essays written by participants and witnesses on both sides of the conflict. This respectful online version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the next best option for those unable to view the actual monument in Washington.
Visitors can find names on the wall using the site's search engine.
Today's Casualties pays tribute to those killed on this day in history with a brief account of the soldier's background. The Virtual Wall Authorized by Congress in 1979 to build the memorial, the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund has now brought the wall to the Internet. The virtual wall turns your computer screen into a simulated, black granite panel of the memorial. Click on veterans' names for bios and other information. Visit Reflections to see and hear remembrances left by loved ones.