Bien Hoa, Vietnam, April 1968: Viet Cong, in their spare time, read “Free World” magazines. One can be seen reading an article on Dak To.

The Bien Hoa prisoner of war camp, run by the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, with assistance from U.S. advisors — is a compex of 55 buildings — barracks, kitchens, mess halls, libraries and a dispensary with a doctor.

“The Bien Hoa POW camp is peaceful. Almost serene. The prisoners look happy. They look well fed. They smile and wave. Occasionally, a visitor sees a look of hate,” the original article read.

Read the 1968 article on the POW camp here.

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