Returning to the Vietnam Battlefield: 101st LRRP Vet meets the NVA and VC he fought against
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- Опубликовано: 14 сен 2017
- Upon my dad's first return to Vietnam in forty eight years , he met with veterans of the North Vietnamese/National Liberation Front's Phu Loi Battalion, a group his 101st Airborne Division fought near Phuoc Vinh during and immediately after the 1968 Tet Offensive. Both American and Vietnamese make peace with each other half a century onwards.
Went back to Vietnam four years ago and it was strange to be able to just walk around without worrying about getting shot at or tripping a booby trip. It was so quiet and peaceful, not like in 68 with helicopters, artillery and sporadic gunfire going off around the clock. It was hard to recognize some of the locations where my unit was. Everything is grown up now, and most of the roads are paved. Nothing looked the same. The Vietnamese people are very friendly to Americans now. I’m happy they have found peace.
A Vietnamese friend of mine from Hanoi, who’s father was in the NVA told me that the Vietnamese people have forgiven the French and the Americans but will never trust the Chinese. The Chinese have been beating up on them for millennia.
It is always so amazing to me how considerate, friendly and forgiving the Vietnamese people are towards not just Americans but especially to former American Vietnam War veterans. I always watch these videos when I need a bit of a boost and some faith restored in humanity.
To see soldiers from both sides of this war that saw so many horrendous atrocities sitting down together for a meal restores a little of my faith in humanity, gives me hope that we can prevent such pointless/costly wars in the future.
As a Vietnamese, I can say this. We've never held grudges against anyone....any country. And their have been countless countries that engaged wars with the Vietnamese through the centuries...from the Mongols, to Portugal, to China, Japan, French, then American. Millions of our people were slaughter during these wars. But no grudges. No hatred. We moved on.
Extremely Commendable behavior from both cultures. Just shows a lot about how pointless the war was.
"They had no time for self - reflection,. Too busy rebuilding". Their wisdom to put it behind them is commendable.
I visited Vietnam in 2002 and was surprised at how very friendly they were towards Americans, with zero resentment over the war.
Vietnamese people are very friendly is my experience. Some of the friendliest actually. There is a big difference meeting vietnamese compared to Chinese for example 😂
Incredibly impressive. This shows how fragile we are as humans and also that everything can be resolved in a dinner table with good food,drinks and lots of laughing
I’m glad the visit has lifted up his spirit personally and many VN Vets generally.
I served with the 101st in an infantry unit. 1968 to 1970. I loved the people then and had a lot of admiration for them as a people. Yes I saw combat, intense at times. I’ve never gone back but would like to. I’ve no regrets.
Both sides suffered in that senseless war. Really glad to see them get along.
Sad that people had to die because some old men dicided they needed a war.
This was amazing! Respect to those lovely Vietnamese people. So cool you met and became friends.
It really is interesting how so many veterans who go back to Vietnam ending up having such warm and soulful experiences over there. I wish there was a way to get more Vietnam veterans back there.
This is beyond amazing. I had a soft smile on my face the entire time while watching. Thank you for your outstanding service from '67 to now. Vietnam vets like you are pure gold.
I’ve read so many books about the LRRPs and what they did amazes me still. As a veteran I salute you
Really interesting video. Especially getting to see it from the Vietnamese perscective.
I still feel like there is an undertone of resentment still from the Vietnamese soldiers but they understand forgiveness and peace is the way not matter how they feel