I met a helicopter gunner a few times. He said the Viet Cong were shit, but the NVA were the real deal. One time he was in a helicopter on a mission, and he spotted an NVA on a hill. He aimed his door gun, but the NVA shot first, led correctly, and hit the door gun’s ammunition. It all blew up in the door gunner’s face and burned his arms. That door gunner survived chopper crashes and hard landings that he said felt like breaking his back. So he was tough. But he figured some of the NVA were crack shots and tougher than himself.
What an honor. Hearing from the legendary Sgt. Chambers. First heard about this hero as a student at Airborne Recondo Course 5-75 in November 1974 somewhere on Fort Bragg. Later read about his team and their humble bravery and service. Wish I could recall name of the book. This "Uncle Bernie" cat was one us teenage students never wanted to meet. Sgt. Chambers was the real deal as someone to follow and listen strive to emulate. Highly intelligent, brave, and humble. A true unsung American hero. Guess this shelter in place of 2020 has given nice little benefit. Thank you for posting up. Sgt Chambers makes me proud to be an old paratrooper. All the Way Everyday.
I saw a video of a senior officer who fought against the NVA describe them as dedicated, motivated and very well led. He said they were a tough and formidable adversary.
I love honesty, every sane person, bar women, does! Thank You for your service, even though the Vietnamese were never, even remotely, a threat to us as a nation.
When I was a young soldier I'm the army now retired 87-09 I served with many Vietnam veterans senior NCO's and some officer's 2 of my BN commanders where battlefield commission dam good men we held them in such high respect and regard. They where easy to talk to after a hard training exercise they would sit and have a beer with us but during training they where all business. Forward to 06 when I got back from Iraq having earned my cib my CSM and my old PLT sgt both Vietnam veterans welcomed me back my calling me brother.
As an expert on the Vietnam War to I know the PAVN troops were well disciplined soldiers. In an ambush, they would wait until the center man crossed the point of no return before initiating at least 95% of the time.
Mr Chambers, I have read about you and your constituants in books about LRRPS for most of my adult life. I am 20 years younger, but have been an admirer of you and the others because of your painstaking persisistence and adherence to the mission, and avoiding contact with the enemy. Racism is as budget-friendly in combat as atheism: it doesn't hold water. Thanks for your devotion to duty, brother. - Former reconnaissance Sergeant.
He nailed it. The AK on auto shot high, a benefit for GIs. The SKS, a semi-auto rife, was regarded as more dangerous by many soldiers. It did not climb like the AK on full auto.
Mr.Tom Chambers, I Thank You for your service.. You sir are a great American.. We need more men like you today ..We need you today our Country is being invaded at our borders. Our government has been infiltrated America is in Dire Straits it's time to do or die in this country. Because of men like you and our forefathers that have fought for America from the beginning we cannot let her fall like this and it's going to fall into the laps of our veterans to save this country I pray that we are successful. I think the reason they pick now to do it is because a lot of our veterans and our great Americans are older and they feel like our numbers are decreased so that they can take us I do believe they are badly mistaken they will never take this country God willing I'm a senior old lady with disabilities but I will fight till the end when called to do so I seen personally the great man that went to fight in Vietnam as I was on Guam in 64- 67. Came back stateside could not understand how they could protest and talk bad about our boys fighting for this country. And we have got to teach our children what it means to be a patriot what our flag means and how important it is. Men like you telling your story get it out there it's important thank you again for your service
every single word he says is absolutely authentic. re his comments about the enemy not shooting well. it reminds me of why i think low level LOACHes on hunter killer teams (although suffering tremendous losses) didnt get shot down as often as you would think is due to a failure to lead with their fire. in our country and in parts of europe bird hunting is common but there its not. its instinct to aim directly at a moving object in the air. that takes some training. i think thats why the first burst at us usuallly missed behind giving us the chance to kill them with the 60's and also to drop our white phosphorus to either burn them and or mark them for the cobra even in triple canopy since the white smoke came up instantly compared to a smoke grenade.
I dont know of any man in a war who calls his enemy cowardly - notice how he even refrained from calling the Viet Cong cowardly. Instead he says "their instinct was to run" which implies tactic rather than fear, of intelligence to not stay and die if they can fall back, regroup. And hit again tomorrow or the next day.
Their marksmanship lacked because they dont have the 2nd amendment. We grow up with guns and the founding fathers understood the importance of that god given right. This man is incredible!! So thankful for him and all vets!!
You don't know shit about Vietcong man! In Vietnam we prefer calling them "liberation soilders", and they were very effective. Remember the horrible booby traps, the tunnels which scared the shit out of those G.I, all was made by the Vietcong. Retreat and regroup was parts of the guerrila warfare.
I met a helicopter gunner a few times. He said the Viet Cong were shit, but the NVA were the real deal. One time he was in a helicopter on a mission, and he spotted an NVA on a hill. He aimed his door gun, but the NVA shot first, led correctly, and hit the door gun’s ammunition. It all blew up in the door gunner’s face and burned his arms.
That door gunner survived chopper crashes and hard landings that he said felt like breaking his back. So he was tough. But he figured some of the NVA were crack shots and tougher than himself.
I've never heard this man speak before, but he is a national treasure. God bless him.
Yes i fully 110% agree. Wonderful speaker, story teller. I love listening to him.
Friggin a right
Do you know what the magic is? He’s telling us the unembellished truth as he saw it. That is very hard to come by.
Getting squashed by a tank to save your buddies is hard core.
This guy is the Neil deGrasse Tyson of Vietnam vets. Like a professor giving a lecture.
Seriously he’s so well spoken and a great story teller
What an honor. Hearing from the legendary Sgt. Chambers. First heard about this hero as a student at Airborne Recondo Course 5-75 in November 1974 somewhere on Fort Bragg. Later read about his team and their humble bravery and service. Wish I could recall name of the book. This "Uncle Bernie" cat was one us teenage students never wanted to meet. Sgt. Chambers was the real deal as someone to follow and listen strive to emulate. Highly intelligent, brave, and humble. A true unsung American hero. Guess this shelter in place of 2020 has given nice little benefit. Thank you for posting up. Sgt Chambers makes me proud to be an old paratrooper. All the Way Everyday.
I had a Sgt who i felt completely safe when he was around .This guy seems the same top man could listen to him all day
I saw a video of a senior officer who fought against the NVA describe them as dedicated, motivated and very well led. He said they were a tough and formidable adversary.
One American officer said about the nva was the problem wasn't finding them but what to do with them once you found them.
I would loved to serve with this guy. He is a leader whom I would follow anywhere.
I love honesty, every sane person, bar women, does! Thank You for your service, even though the Vietnamese were never, even remotely, a threat to us as a nation.
G-d bless you. Thank you for your service to your country.
This man is an American treasure. I could listen to him talk all day. He’s a fantastic story teller!!
When I was a young soldier I'm the army now retired 87-09 I served with many Vietnam veterans senior NCO's and some officer's 2 of my BN commanders where battlefield commission dam good men we held them in such high respect and regard. They where easy to talk to after a hard training exercise they would sit and have a beer with us but during training they where all business. Forward to 06 when I got back from Iraq having earned my cib my CSM and my old PLT sgt both Vietnam veterans welcomed me back my calling me brother.
Thank you for your service my good man.
Thank You Mr. Chambers!
I’m glad he’s telling his story, very interesting. Thanks for going to Vietnam for our country!
You are a great guy and a credit to our country. A Vietnam Veteran.
🤡
Thank you for your service Mr Chambers !
As an expert on the Vietnam War to I know the PAVN troops were well disciplined soldiers. In an ambush, they would wait until the center man crossed the point of no return before initiating at least 95% of the time.
Thank you for your heroism!
My father ( Harry Elston) has been trying to get in contact with him for years now. Please reply if you have contact with him. They were old friends
I’m gonna research into it and I’ll get results if you haven’t already
Any luck?
Mr Chambers gives great insight to the rest of us. He shares information that only a person that’s been there and done that could.
I just came across his video interviews. I hope we see more of him.
Same
Mr Chambers, I have read about you and your constituants in books about LRRPS for most of my adult life. I am 20 years younger, but have been an admirer of you and the others because of your painstaking persisistence and adherence to the mission, and avoiding contact with the enemy. Racism is as budget-friendly in combat as atheism: it doesn't hold water. Thanks for your devotion to duty, brother.
- Former reconnaissance Sergeant.
He nailed it. The AK on auto shot high, a benefit for GIs. The SKS, a semi-auto rife, was regarded as more dangerous by many soldiers. It did not climb like the AK on full auto.
Mr. Chambers, tank you so much for your video history. My kids will take away a lot from this.
Mr.Tom Chambers,
I Thank You for your service..
You sir are a great American..
We need more men like you today ..We need you today our Country is being invaded at our borders. Our government has been infiltrated America is in Dire Straits it's time to do or die in this country. Because of men like you and our forefathers that have fought for America from the beginning we cannot let her fall like this and it's going to fall into the laps of our veterans to save this country I pray that we are successful. I think the reason they pick now to do it is because a lot of our veterans and our great Americans are older and they feel like our numbers are decreased so that they can take us I do believe they are badly mistaken they will never take this country God willing I'm a senior old lady with disabilities but I will fight till the end when called to do so I seen personally the great man that went to fight in Vietnam as I was on Guam in 64- 67. Came back stateside could not understand how they could protest and talk bad about our boys fighting for this country. And we have got to teach our children what it means to be a patriot what our flag means and how important it is. Men like you telling your story get it out there it's important thank you again for your service
Just Curious, Could the reason the NVA didn't get much range time was due to supply issue's?
every single word he says is absolutely authentic. re his comments about the enemy not shooting well. it reminds me of why i think low level LOACHes on hunter killer teams (although suffering tremendous losses) didnt get shot down as often as you would think is due to a failure to lead with their fire. in our country and in parts of europe bird hunting is common but there its not. its instinct to aim directly at a moving object in the air. that takes some training. i think thats why the first burst at us usuallly missed behind giving us the chance to kill them with the 60's and also to drop our white phosphorus to either burn them and or mark them for the cobra even in triple canopy since the white smoke came up instantly compared to a smoke grenade.
I dont know of any man in a war who calls his enemy cowardly - notice how he even refrained from calling the Viet Cong cowardly. Instead he says "their instinct was to run" which implies tactic rather than fear, of intelligence to not stay and die if they can fall back, regroup. And hit again tomorrow or the next day.
Thanks sir! Great interview.
really cool interview man
Could have a few beers with this bloke
Is there a whole interview?
The interviewer must not be a veteran , calling them cowardly .
My exact thoughts.
There weren’t any cowards out in the jungle - the interviewer is a numbnut
Definitely not a great interviewer.
He didn't call them cowardly, he asked where they were brave or cowards. Big difference between asking a question and stating an opinion
I have yet to see a good interviewer of combat veterans. They all ask stupid questions.
an honest man...
I seen a different video on my recommendations and clicked it and I’m on my 3rd video.
Make more videos with this guy!!
Viet cong used the Ol' "Spray & Pray" technique, no wonder the "Ho Chi Mihn" trail was so important, ammunition was a CONSTANT necessity.
I love this guy
His story at the end reminds me of idiots in Afghanistan
We need more damnit
Thank god for the heroic men and women of the NVA!
What's your nationaloty? Purely curious
Their marksmanship lacked because they dont have the 2nd amendment. We grow up with guns and the founding fathers understood the importance of that god given right. This man is incredible!! So thankful for him and all vets!!
Totally legit
that's a big dude
Thumbs downs must be Viet cong
You don't know shit about Vietcong man! In Vietnam we prefer calling them "liberation soilders", and they were very effective. Remember the horrible booby traps, the tunnels which scared the shit out of those G.I, all was made by the Vietcong. Retreat and regroup was parts of the guerrila warfare.
Tank crushes 110 lb NV soldier🤔💩