My Dad was part of the group of volunteers from Germany that went to Ft. Lewis, Washington. Took a cruise with the IVth Infantry on the "Pope" to Vietnam in September 1966. My Godfather went over with the 25th Infantry in 1965. RESPECT for all!
FT.Lewis to Vietnam Sept 66/ same troop ship my father took in WW2,USS Buckner, I ended up with Co C 4TH INF at the Michlien Rubber Plantation as an 11B . I stayed there until Sep 67, my brother was a door gunner with the 1ST Air Cav, he was KIA Oct 5th,67, they sent me home with him. Vietnam sucked then and still sucks today. I ended up with A/O and cancer. God Bless the Heros on the wall. Ron,Seattle
These guys were badasses who came home to a thankless country and deserve respect! I enjoyed the commercials, this was back in my day. Thank you to the Vietnam Veterans!
No, I think the real tough guys are the women and teenagers in pajamas who fought and defeated the toughest army in the world. Glory to the Vietnamese people. And no, just an apology to the young men the US government sent to their death for despicable combat! Because Vietnam is still communist, the people live well there, and are very welcoming, even towards American veterans.
No, these guys were invaders who massacred a population of men, women and children who wanted their independence and wanted for the most part to live differently than under the American capitalist model. And Vietnam is absolutely not an ungrateful country but a beautiful country with kind and very welcoming people. And thank God, they kicked your ass!
These guys were bastard invaders who tried to impose capitalism by force by killing millions of people in their homes, and didn't even declare war on them. Vietnamese who, after helping the allies during the Second World War, wanted their independence. These obnoxious guys also poisoned an entire country with their Agent Orange. These guys deserve NO respect. Fortunately, they got their asses kicked by men, women and young people who courageously defended their country. And today, Vietnam is still communist, no one is starving there, these people are kind, welcoming and maintain good relations with the United States. This shows the futility of this war. Long live the Vietnamese people.
My grandfather, Maj. William Carroll Elrod Jr, assigned to Mac-V Team 22. KIA in the Kontum Province on 14 April 1971. I never even got to meet him. May he rest in peace.
Amen Brother 🙏🏽… He was A Brave Soldier That Risked His Life For The Country And A Hero May He Rest In Peace And To All Hero’s That Fought That War That Are Not With Us In This Day
So sorry about your hero grandfather. It was a terrible war for many men. May he rest in peace and may you in your life honor his service. From a veteran 1970-1971 Macv.
I respect the boots on the ground. They did the rough stuff. I was drafted in 1971 (# 1 in the draft lottery), and served in the Army. About 4 months after basic training and AIT I also went to Vietnam. I only drove a wrecker and picked up disabled trucks/jeeps and 1/4 ton trucks. Thank you for this documentary. I was stationed down south in Cam Ranh Bay.
Great footage! My uncle would arrive in Vietnam in December of 67. He was in the 25th Infantry Division 4th/9th Alpha Co. 1st platoon. His unit's nickname was the Manchu's.
The North Vietnamese dug underground bases and set up reinforced bunkers with supplies decades in advance.We patrolled into traps and ambush sites as they fired from spider holes and machine gun kill zones.I joined USMC at 18 in 1971,didn’t go to Vietnam.Much love for those who fought.🙏🇺🇸
@michaelbaldwin5495 yes the NVA went under ground when they were being bothered by the French way before we got there. And if we would have done our homework on what happened to the French in Southeast Asia we would have NEVER entered that horrible country
16:20 Mr. Jim Buchner died 2 just short of two months after this film. I wonder if his family saw this. Wouldn't it be incredible to be able to pass this on?
My 3rd cousin on my moms side did 3 tours! Flying a helicopter! He was shot down 3 times! Came home and Years later had a heart attack in his car in his driveway and died as the car rolled into his garage door! ❤ amazing he made it home! 😊
My brother-in-law same story 3 tours loach scouts wounded each deployment. Died 4 yrs ago from agent orange with the help of a .45 He made it home but vietnam won.
Imagine not ever seeing the enemy. Just walking/crawling around dense jungle full of all sorts of deadly stuff. Their nerves must have been fried. Horrible place to fight.
Those guys were all badass, good men. I worked with several men in my life who served in Vietnam and they were good men. Of course they never talked about their experiences in detail to me because I was too young when all that shit was going on. But I always had and still have the utmost respect for them. And a belated welcome home you guys.
@@JamesBigelow-Beaulne awful, gotta think about the constant fear that the enemy could literally be infront of you, behind you, above you or below you. And it’s home turf. A bit like fighting Ewoks in starwars.
The saddest part, is that after these hills were taken, one after one…the Marines abandoned the hills only for the North Vietnamese to retake them. Much like Khe Sanh, which was a base held at great cost of American and Vietnamese lives, after the battle the U.S. military abandoned the base. This was the Vietnam War in a microcosm.
Incredible stuff. I was in the field for two weeks and then they found out I could type. I hesitated and my Sergeant told me I was a dumb a**. He asked me if I wanted to sleep in the mud. So I became a clerk. We handled the mail, awards, and the company offices.
@@ahsansariyadi29 always remember, it was your mom and dad who sent you to Vietnam. While you were humping the bush, they were home enjoying the great economy. Then when and if you survived, you faced hostility from your girlfriend’s new boyfriend when you got home. I can’t really say I enjoyed the 60’s. I discovered what America was all about. And it was ugly.
This was not a war the US needed to be in ! You would think our US federal government would learn lessons from history , they never do ! Good story and documentary of these three individuals ! 👍
My father was 101st air borne Korea! I was born in 62. I remember my dad,, a peaceful man at that time, yelling at the TV , telling Maclimara to ,, GIVE THOSE BOYS WHAT THE NEED TO FIGHT A WAR!!! It was always a WAR to me!! They called it a ,, police action! I never served but,, dont ever tell me that these men didn't fight a war!!
Trained to kill. Bad experiences losing buddies.traumatised then forgotten.dissregarded. Shame on government an people that showed no respect to these honourable servicemen and women
So much respect and genuine concern and well wishes to all Vietnam vets from both sides. It was so full on it boggles the civilian mind. I can totally understand how anyone who had feet on ground would be forever affected by the war. 🙏
im thankful that the press could report on a war more freely those days -maybe some politicians running for office nowadays should view this to respect the hell that people went through fighting over hamburger hill
@stevewebber7356 The thing is though Steve is that so much of the press didn't report the atrocities and terror carried out by the VC and NVA enough. They focused mainly on what MACV was doing wrong.
My uncle Gene was in the battle of hue city and many more he was in the 101st airborne he got a bronze star and purple heart in hue. He never once talked about the war when he died i got to read his letters he sent to my aunt and i see why he never talked about it. He saw horrible things and he just buried it down deep inside. I always wondered why he never slept and constantly was working it was his way of blocking out all those experiences. He still was a great man and i miss him every day. RIP Uncle Gene.
As a Marine Corps Veteran serving in Vietnam, I did a 13 month tour as did all of my fellow Marines, not 12 month tours. Additionally, you never call a Marine a soldier.
@@dbuck1964 No they don't, they did more with less than any other military branch. We deserve to be called Marines because only a small number of people achieve that goal in their lives.
We called them Jarheads . I met some that felt just like I did FTA Fun The Army . Former 11b infantry grunt not good enough to be a Jarhead. But same bleed same color blood.❤
Thank You for your service, Sir & Hero. My JAG Hero died 100% disabled posthumously awarded, after he suffered for 30 years with severe illnesses presumed of vietnam - almost all of them. He was able to finance his own health insurance and medical care/drugs, chosing Not to rely on the VA (at the time). He worked his ass off under extreme medical condition (private sector) trying to maintain some normalcy and Never complained once. A True Giver! I was Blessed in so many ways to have been able to help care for him for 21 y - not nearly long enough. He was proud to have volunteered to serve for the cause of stomping out socialism/communism in Vietnam. Extreme dislike of propogandist Jane Fonda. He was a great-minded man with a beautiful soul. A Gentleman in every sense of the word. So interesting & fun. I learned so many great and valuable lessons from him. Miss you RWW! RIP. I appreciate all of you veterans who have served or are serving with courage and intellegence to preserve FREEDOM from evil socialism ➡️ communism wherever it occurs (internally included)! Thank you. A truly fine group of men, indeed! Sending up prayers You feel blessed because of your selfless service to humanity whether they realize it or not! I do and I appreciate it eternally! God Bless You & AMEN!
This is awesome for doing it. We are in a new time period for our Vietnam History folks! To our almost Elders! This is incredible, I hope you guys are able to really bring it and rock the boat! BIG TIME. The Boat Of American People First and Healing, Respect, Power, and LOVE! Our Baby Boomers have been passing the torch. Please show them love. This generation, this next group, their children. They (We) have the Koren War to. That Crew is right there between them. The Vietnam War is right now like NEVER BEFORE coming alive again! WOW. A new era for this WAR People-WOW. YES, to all of us who get to just enjoy this stuff for whatever sakes right..... God Bles America, God Bles everyone involved too. I hope you get some great love and respect out of this. That the Lord shine his face on YOU. New Time for You and his War Service!!!!!! eric
I was in the US Air Force in Vietnam; we always had planes in the air and on the ground with their engines turning over ready to blast off and go because we knew that you guys on the ground needed air support right now and not later.
Ummm Yeah most of these guys didn’t have a choice bruh, the poor people got drafted to war while rich collage mfs were probably driving that Buick you saw.
Opening monologue describes on of the subjects as describing Vietnam as a jail sentence, it was actually worse. A jail sentence, you did your time, got out and moved along with your life. A year in combat is something you never leave.
Discusting war ever. I was 15 in 1969, so ignorant about politics and the war. But later in years, I understood, or maybe could never understand this senseless war. Many of my earlier classmates never came home from Vietnam. All I can say now to you all, THANK YOU DEAR ONES for your service. I for one will never forget your sacrifice, and to those families who’s loved ones who never returned home, know they will forever be honored for their service.
What a waste of lives and money. America had no business to be in Vietnam but America politicians wanted to flex America's military might but what they didn't know was that the Viet Conga were prepared and ready.😅
Calling war “like a jail sentence” doesn’t quite fully explain just how awful war actually is. At least going to jail holds a much lower risk of being killed or maimed; maybe not zero risk depending why you’re in jail, but definitely lower risk that going into a terrible war.
This is the first time I watched this. Very well done! Almost seems like your there. But thank God you're not. These guys are just everyday people. Could have been you or me at the time. They were just trying to make the best of a very bad place to be. Seems like a great bunch of guys. God bless them!
I have been called worse before. I was fortunate enough to serve with some great men and leaders; even some far less than great leaders. We tried to do our job to best we could. I lost some very courageous men in my time. Welcome home to you.
In a documentary an old ex viet com veteran said the u.s. soldiers had better supplies where as they had to live off the land, berries e.t.c. he also said we knew where the Americans were because of the discarded cigarette buts on the ground.
Respect to all the men and women who are in the US military. That being said, I can’t even imagine how terrifying it must been to be in a jungle with an enemy raining bullets on me
My Dad was part of the group of volunteers from Germany that went to Ft. Lewis, Washington. Took a cruise with the IVth Infantry on the "Pope" to Vietnam in September 1966. My Godfather went over with the 25th Infantry in 1965. RESPECT for all!
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻 god bless our troops! ❤️
Can I ask respectfully, why did the Germans volunteer after the disaster of WW2??? And I don't mean Germany being defeated either...
@@BrianLevine-q7e I also went to nam on the USS general John Pope
FT.Lewis to Vietnam Sept 66/ same troop ship my father took in WW2,USS Buckner, I ended up with Co C 4TH INF at the Michlien Rubber Plantation
as an 11B . I stayed there until Sep 67, my brother was a door gunner with the 1ST Air Cav, he was KIA Oct 5th,67, they sent me home with him.
Vietnam sucked then and still sucks today. I ended up with A/O and cancer.
God Bless the Heros on the wall.
Ron,Seattle
These guys were badasses who came home to a thankless country and deserve respect! I enjoyed the commercials, this was back in my day.
Thank you to the Vietnam Veterans!
No, I think the real tough guys are the women and teenagers in pajamas who fought and defeated the toughest army in the world. Glory to the Vietnamese people. And no, just an apology to the young men the US government sent to their death for despicable combat! Because Vietnam is still communist, the people live well there, and are very welcoming, even towards American veterans.
I wasn't born then😂😂😂
No, these guys were invaders who massacred a population of men, women and children who wanted their independence and wanted for the most part to live differently than under the American capitalist model. And Vietnam is absolutely not an ungrateful country but a beautiful country with kind and very welcoming people. And thank God, they kicked your ass!
Many commited war crimes that were covered up ....tiger force just one example
These guys were bastard invaders who tried to impose capitalism by force by killing millions of people in their homes, and didn't even declare war on them. Vietnamese who, after helping the allies during the Second World War, wanted their independence. These obnoxious guys also poisoned an entire country with their Agent Orange. These guys deserve NO respect. Fortunately, they got their asses kicked by men, women and young people who courageously defended their country. And today, Vietnam is still communist, no one is starving there, these people are kind, welcoming and maintain good relations with the United States. This shows the futility of this war. Long live the Vietnamese people.
Much respect for all of these guys. So important to have an understanding of what they went through.
My grandfather, Maj. William Carroll Elrod Jr, assigned to Mac-V Team 22. KIA in the Kontum Province on 14 April 1971. I never even got to meet him. May he rest in peace.
Amen Brother 🙏🏽… He was A Brave Soldier That Risked His Life For The Country And A Hero May He Rest In Peace And To All Hero’s That Fought That War That Are Not With Us In This Day
welcome to the jungle son
So sorry about your hero grandfather. It was a terrible war for many men. May he rest in peace and may you in your life honor his service. From a veteran 1970-1971 Macv.
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I can't believe our politicians made men do this
They still do
And they wouldn't send their kids to do the same!
now politicians protect child sacrifices by law
Money money
I can't believe Americans voted for politicos that used family influence to get out of service. Later to become Flag Wavin Patriots.
🙏R.I.P. James Buchner, K.I.A. January 23, 1968🙏
Buchner
He underestimated HE ADKITS IT THINKING ITS PROBABLY ONLY 5 ENDS UP BEING 5K NVA TROOPS VIETNAM
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻 god bless our troops! Rip to our troops in heaven.
Yea when I heard he bought it I was bummed out if I ever make the visit to the wall I'll look him up RIP
Was killed the day I got out of the military 🪖. RIP Brother
I respect the boots on the ground. They did the rough stuff. I was drafted in 1971 (# 1 in the draft lottery), and served in the Army. About 4 months after basic training and AIT I also went to Vietnam. I only drove a wrecker and picked up disabled trucks/jeeps and 1/4 ton trucks. Thank you for this documentary. I was stationed down south in Cam Ranh Bay.
Thank you for your service 👍🏾
You were fortunate you couldn't have been more safe you were about as South as South could get in that country. Appreciate all your effort
@@rangerider51 Cam Rahn bay, a shower everyday, hot food at the mess hall and a cot.Nice
Thank You For Defending Our Country! Jesus Loves You! God Bless You Always! Thank You! John 3:16
Great footage! My uncle would arrive in Vietnam in December of 67. He was in the 25th Infantry Division 4th/9th Alpha Co. 1st platoon. His unit's nickname was the Manchu's.
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻 god bless your uncle ❤️
The North Vietnamese dug underground bases and set up reinforced bunkers with supplies decades in advance.We patrolled into traps and ambush sites as they fired from spider holes and machine gun kill zones.I joined USMC at 18 in 1971,didn’t go to Vietnam.Much love for those who fought.🙏🇺🇸
@michaelbaldwin5495 yes the NVA went under ground when they were being bothered by the French way before we got there. And if we would have done our homework on what happened to the French in Southeast Asia we would have NEVER entered that horrible country
@@ANOCKSKinda sad, depressing, etc how history is always doomed to repeats itself.
16:20 Mr. Jim Buchner died 2 just short of two months after this film. I wonder if his family saw this. Wouldn't it be incredible to be able to pass this on?
Sad😢
Terrible thing to happen to anyone, being killed in war. I hope his family did get to see this footage of some of his final days.
Was there in 67&68. Respect for all that were their both living and deceased.
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻 thank you for your service ❤️
@@HistoryEverywhere. Welcome home.
Respect from Manchester, UK.
Thank you for your service sir
RIP to all those lost..my brothers
My 3rd cousin on my moms side did 3 tours! Flying a helicopter! He was shot down 3 times! Came home and Years later had a heart attack in his car in his driveway and died as the car rolled into his garage door! ❤ amazing he made it home! 😊
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I'm sorry for your loss.
My brother-in-law same story 3 tours loach scouts wounded each deployment.
Died 4 yrs ago from agent orange with the help of a .45
He made it home but vietnam won.
@@jerryrichards8172 I’m so sorry to hear that! Don
Imagine not ever seeing the enemy. Just walking/crawling around dense jungle full of all sorts of deadly stuff. Their nerves must have been fried. Horrible place to fight.
Now, imagine adding "seeing the enemy" to that list. And also the underground stuff.
Those guys were all badass, good men. I worked with several men in my life who served in Vietnam and they were good men. Of course they never talked about their experiences in detail to me because I was too young when all that shit was going on. But I always had and still have the utmost respect for them. And a belated welcome home you guys.
My husband's father his name is Cornelius O'keefe he was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and he flew the F4 in Vietnam
The advertisements were so much better back then.
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻
Thats what I was thinking, everything was much slower relaxed pace. I actually wanted to buy a Buick when I watched that
😂😂I know right?? Got me thinking i’d really rather have a Buick.
Lets all go buy a buick 😂
Incredible footage the quality and length of this is something thats really missing from youtube deffo the best quality seen
Great footage
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻
It’s kind of sad to see them having a moment of solitude reading mail from their loved ones, only for it to be interrupted by air strikes.
Best documentary footage of Vietnam and our American Heros' I've seen to date. Thank you!
“We were winning when I left.”
Winning 'what' ???!!!
When I was a kid I remember seeing Vietnam coverage on the news. It looks so long ago.
Couldn’t imagine having to find my friend’s body mutilated by shrapnel in a jungle. No wonder almost a third of the vets came back with ptsd
One guy said his buddy stepped on a mine near him, he seen his friends torso flying at him, must of been a living nightmare.
@@JamesBigelow-Beaulne awful, gotta think about the constant fear that the enemy could literally be infront of you, behind you, above you or below you. And it’s home turf. A bit like fighting Ewoks in starwars.
The saddest part, is that after these hills were taken, one after one…the Marines abandoned the hills only for the North Vietnamese to retake them. Much like Khe Sanh, which was a base held at great cost of American and Vietnamese lives, after the battle the U.S. military abandoned the base. This was the Vietnam War in a microcosm.
All I’m really taking away from this is how compelling that Buick commercial was.
The music at the end is poorly suited for this type of footage...
you got that right
This flick is one of the best. Reality is scary
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻
If i ever make it to the wall im gonna look Buchner up out of respect...RIP
I read Jim Buchkners name on the wall . R.I.P
I remember watching the news concerning the Vietnam War on TV every day.
Me too, and I had a cousin there. He's in Arlington now.
Remember, everyone deployed. God bless you all. 🇺🇸 All the way.
No, I really wouldn't rather have a Buick.. like at all.
The juxtaposition between the car advert and footage immediately after
the artillery edit at 9:04 is pretty hot
Incredible stuff. I was in the field for two weeks and then they found out I could type. I hesitated and my Sergeant told me I was a dumb a**. He asked me if I wanted to sleep in the mud. So I became a clerk. We handled the mail, awards, and the company offices.
Your grunt Sargent probably saved your life. No dishonor in being a REMF . Former 11b infantry ❤
crazy now to think that most of them forced to go to unjust war by the government
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻
@@ahsansariyadi29 always remember, it was your mom and dad who sent you to Vietnam. While you were humping the bush, they were home enjoying the great economy. Then when and if you survived, you faced hostility from your girlfriend’s new boyfriend when you got home. I can’t really say I enjoyed the 60’s. I discovered what America was all about. And it was ugly.
God bless all branches of our Armed Forces and for all the Vietnam War Veterans watching this Thank You for your service and Welcome Home.
Absolutely amazing report!!
This was not a war the US needed to be in ! You would think our US federal government would learn lessons from history , they never do !
Good story and documentary of these three individuals ! 👍
THIS is the type footage that was shown on the 6 o'clock news back in the day ..even I remember it when I was like 3 or 4 years old
its cool that they were able to find fun in certain moments despite all they were going through
Real hot and humid there too. These guys were tough as nails.
Thank you for your service. God bless ❤
Yes, I would really rather have a Buick from the 1960's than 2024.
65 skylark was a cool buick
Incredible footage.
Love it. Great documentary
Verty good post. Its educational and entertaining, Cheers !
Hard to believe these guys are almost 80 years old now. My dad enlisted in 1966.
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When there being interviewed there eyes never stop darting up back and forth down back and forth.
Oh the poor guy at 27:40 is literally shitting his pants he's so freaked out, he's trying so hard to keep his cool
The original video of this titled Hill 943 has been here on RUclips for quite some time.
Thanks. The stupid music at the end of the video totally ruins it for me. I'll go watch that instead.
Col. Hendrix "Grizzly" passed in 2014. You'd do well to read up on his accomplishments.
Young men and women died for nothing not a dam thing
Thank you for watching 🙌🏻
They died attempting to halt the spread of Socialism and for their friends.
Didn't work...today you still enjoy Social Security and Medicare, plus police, fire, and EMT.
I'm 65 and Ford ended this fiasco two yeas before I could be drafted. You sir, are no FDR. Vietnam proved nothing but made a of folks rich.
@@zoltancsikos5604 They died for American hegemony. That's what they died for. Nothing else.
May God bless all those who served in Vietnam, and those who serve now. Thank you for your service to our country. -b.ramsey
My father was 101st air borne Korea! I was born in 62. I remember my dad,, a peaceful man at that time, yelling at the TV , telling Maclimara to ,, GIVE THOSE BOYS WHAT THE NEED TO FIGHT A WAR!!! It was always a WAR to me!! They called it a ,, police action! I never served but,, dont ever tell me that these men didn't fight a war!!
Can you imagine the ball's it takes to go down in those tunnels. These guys were a breed apart.
Trained to kill.
Bad experiences losing buddies.traumatised then forgotten.dissregarded.
Shame on government an people that showed no respect to these honourable servicemen and women
These boys went to Hell and back, I respect Vietnam Vets so much.
So much respect and genuine concern and well wishes to all Vietnam vets from both sides. It was so full on it boggles the civilian mind. I can totally understand how anyone who had feet on ground would be forever affected by the war. 🙏
my grandpa was gonna be in the draft 15th from my state but then we left nam' so he didn't have to go to the jungle good for him
im thankful that the press could report on a war more freely those days -maybe some politicians running for office nowadays should view this to respect the hell that people went through fighting over hamburger hill
@stevewebber7356 The thing is though Steve is that so much of the press didn't report the atrocities and terror carried out by the VC and NVA enough. They focused mainly on what MACV was doing wrong.
My uncle Gene was in the battle of hue city and many more he was in the 101st airborne he got a bronze star and purple heart in hue. He never once talked about the war when he died i got to read his letters he sent to my aunt and i see why he never talked about it. He saw horrible things and he just buried it down deep inside. I always wondered why he never slept and constantly was working it was his way of blocking out all those experiences. He still was a great man and i miss him every day. RIP Uncle Gene.
As a Marine Corps Veteran serving in Vietnam, I did a 13 month tour as did all of my fellow Marines, not 12 month tours. Additionally, you never call a Marine a soldier.
Yeah, marines don’t deserve to be called a real fighting man.
@@dbuck1964 No they don't, they did more with less than any other military branch. We deserve to be called Marines because only a small number of people achieve that goal in their lives.
@@davidneidel436He's dumb and you proved it. Semper Fi Brother!
@@RussMcGurn Thank you for your kind words.
We called them Jarheads . I met some that felt just like I did FTA Fun The Army . Former 11b infantry grunt not good enough to be a Jarhead. But same bleed same color blood.❤
Wait $615 a month is 5,000 today??? He was balling wtf
You get paid more overseas and even more if it's a danger zone, soldiers would be paid a lot more than that in 2024.
Money is no good when ur dead though my friend
$5,700 per month and all other expenses paid too! Military is the way to go.
@@Rosco-P.Coldchaineither way you still die? Something you can’t avoid or prevent no matter what you do
@@Rosco-P.Coldchain money for the family.. lots of these soldiers have wives and kids, my boy!
Brings too many memories for me.
Thanks, I played The game in 68/69 E recon,radar. At 82 I’m still seeing a shrink to help make it day to day, life is Golden and a bitch.
Thank You for your service, Sir & Hero.
My JAG Hero died 100% disabled posthumously awarded, after he suffered for 30 years with severe illnesses presumed of vietnam - almost all of them. He was able to finance his own health insurance and medical care/drugs, chosing Not to rely on the VA (at the time). He worked his ass off under extreme medical condition (private sector) trying to maintain some normalcy and Never complained once. A True Giver! I was Blessed in so many ways to have been able to help care for him for 21 y - not nearly long enough. He was proud to have volunteered to serve for the cause of stomping out socialism/communism in Vietnam. Extreme dislike of propogandist Jane Fonda. He was a great-minded man with a beautiful soul. A Gentleman in every sense of the word. So interesting & fun. I learned so many great and valuable lessons from him. Miss you RWW! RIP.
I appreciate all of you veterans who have served or are serving with courage and intellegence to preserve FREEDOM from evil socialism ➡️ communism wherever it occurs (internally included)! Thank you. A truly fine group of men, indeed! Sending up prayers You feel blessed because of your selfless service to humanity whether they realize it or not! I do and I appreciate it eternally! God Bless You & AMEN!
Hundreds die taking hill.......4 days later, WE LEAVE......?
Great, but Ive seen this before?
There was always a hill to take, then leave the hill !
This is awesome for doing it. We are in a new time period for our Vietnam History folks! To our almost Elders! This is incredible, I hope you guys are able to really bring it and rock the boat! BIG TIME. The Boat Of American People First and Healing, Respect, Power, and LOVE!
Our Baby Boomers have been passing the torch. Please show them love. This generation, this next group, their children. They (We) have the Koren War to. That Crew is right there between them. The Vietnam War is right now like NEVER BEFORE coming alive again! WOW. A new era for this WAR People-WOW. YES, to all of us who get to just enjoy this stuff for whatever sakes right..... God Bles America, God Bles everyone involved too. I hope you get some great love and respect out of this. That the Lord shine his face on YOU.
New Time for You and his War Service!!!!!!
eric
What do you mean rain Forrest that's strange because a rain Forrest used to be a jungle
I was in the US Air Force in Vietnam; we always had planes in the air and on the ground with their engines turning over ready to blast off and go because we knew that you guys on the ground needed air support right now and not later.
Heros each an everyone that tour served or fought.
Including doctors nurses donut dollys and dogs .
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Rest in heaven to my biological grandfather died 1963 in vietnam my father was a war orphan wish i knew the full story
Yeah I would really rather have a Buick
Ummm Yeah most of these guys didn’t have a choice bruh, the poor people got drafted to war while rich collage mfs were probably driving that Buick you saw.
They have ads in these 😭
Vietnam soldiers were heroes in my neighborhood . Jim Buckner was killed soon after hill 943 . R.I.P
Unlike Hollywood movies while on the patrols not a sound other than there feet.
Silence is staying alive.
Vietnam was brutal on America and it learned! Much love to the family and soldier's who lived and lost the fight. Never forgotten!❤
@Therodfarva Did your uncle make it back home alive n well?
Opening monologue describes on of the subjects as describing Vietnam as a jail sentence, it was actually worse. A jail sentence, you did your time, got out and moved along with your life. A year in combat is something you never leave.
Discusting war ever. I was 15 in 1969, so ignorant about politics and the war. But later in years, I understood, or maybe could never understand this senseless war. Many of my earlier classmates never came home from Vietnam. All I can say now to you all, THANK YOU DEAR ONES for your service. I for one will never forget your sacrifice, and to those families who’s loved ones who never returned home, know they will forever be honored for their service.
One of the most useless war of all time. What a waste.
What a waste of lives and money. America had no business to be in Vietnam but America politicians wanted to flex America's military might but what they didn't know was that the Viet Conga were prepared and ready.😅
Was it worth it?
Calling war “like a jail sentence” doesn’t quite fully explain just how awful war actually is. At least going to jail holds a much lower risk of being killed or maimed; maybe not zero risk depending why you’re in jail, but definitely lower risk that going into a terrible war.
My uncle never came home and thank you to guys who did
welcome to Vietnam...
This is the first time I watched this. Very well done! Almost seems like your there. But thank God you're not. These guys are just everyday people. Could have been you or me at the time. They were just trying to make the best of a very bad place to be. Seems like a great bunch of guys. God bless them!
I have been called worse before. I was fortunate enough to serve with some great men and leaders; even some far less than great leaders. We tried to do our job to best we could. I lost some very courageous men in my time. Welcome home to you.
Doc training?
wth is with the music towards the end?
Whoever put the music at the end. Very dumb. Distasteful.
In a documentary an old ex viet com veteran said the u.s. soldiers had better supplies where as they had to live off the land, berries e.t.c. he also said we knew where the Americans were because of the discarded cigarette buts on the ground.
Every politition should have to endure a war in order to become a politition ..😲
Damn politicians dropped the ball on this.
Would never happen now a days. Because of the internet, we have friends in Vietnam.
Is it difficult to see hope? At times it truly is
Respect to all the men and women who are in the US military. That being said, I can’t even imagine how terrifying it must been to be in a jungle with an enemy raining bullets on me
2 minutes in im like damn i hope these guys make it home