Earlier I posted an illustration of this gas holder as I find the architecture gorgeous, I wanted to share a photo but I wanted it to be historical as I am used to posting in the historicalphoto community as well.
Context: These stilts provided a higher vantage point for shepards to keep an eye out for wolves. They also helped with walking through soggy/marshy terrain.
SEALs landing from Task Force 116 Assault Support Patrol Boat 50 miles south of Saigon, 25 January 1968. SEAL on the left has a beltfed Stoner 63A1; SEAL on right has an M16A1 rifle with XM148 grenade launcher.