My dad was 101st Airborne. I was born on Ft. Campbell, KY. in 1964. My 1st word was Geronimo. He's gone now, but dad was the toughest, meanest SOB with a heart of gold I've ever met. Didnt talk much, and never about the war except to other vets, but he said what he meant and meant what he said. He did not tolerate any foolishness from anyone. I was very proud of him, and I grew up and joined the Marines of which he was proud of. I'll join him soon.
You'll "join him soon"? If you're having suicidal thoughts PLEASE call a helpline and speak to someone. Every problem has a solution. And pray. Talk to God.
My father did two tours in that God forsaken country, and on his second tour he was seriously wounded. He passed away at the age of 58. He will always be my hero.
I arrived, with several thousand others aboard the USS LeRoy Eltinge, July 29th 1965 at Cam Ranh Bay. I was with the 502nd. Infantry, 1st. Brigade, 101st. Airborne Division. This documentary brought back the sounds and smells I'd nearly forgotten. Capt. Tom Taylor was my company commander, Ambassador Maxwell Taylor's son. Sixty-one years ago and I can still see their faces. All The Way!
The politicians did not want to fight this war properly and the men who did fight in Vietman fought valiantly. Five of my uncles fought there and theee were wounded. I myself joined a little to late but all my drill sergeants and non coms were veterans and their anger at the politicians cowardly conduct of the war was spoken of repeatedly. They did not receive the hero's welcome back here in the states and Anerica hasn't recovered from all the conflicts since then. Lesson learned is American lives should not be taken for granted by ass wipe ploiticians.
Sad to hear that my condolences, I was 21and snipers tried to hit me, but missed so many times, I quit counting. It is a very disconcerting thing, the sniper
My father served 3 combat tours in RVN, one of them was with a LRRP team from 2/327th (1966-67), operating in the Central Highlands. I accompanied him to a reunion back in 2000, where I met a few of his surviving team members from the 101st. I must say, to hear what they had to tell me about their experiences and what my father did there was an event in my life I will never forget. Half the things they did 99% of us would never do. All the respect NFS!
Welcome home to your father and thank you too him as well ( Sorry so late but I wasn't old enough to say it then) and God bless all the brave men and women that protect us ❤️👍 and bless their families that support them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am a disable 101st airborne soldier from the 90's, I am proud of these old men, before body armor, before knee pads... before MRE's, these men earned it! They added to the 101st impressive history.
Ola! Sorry about your dad. My dad was a mortor maggot in the 4th infantry Division during Korea. He passed 3 years ago. I'm sure your dad did a good job at home. JD/82ND
My neighbor did 3 tours, he doesn't talk about it to a non- military guy. I understand. Since I wasn't there, I wouldn't understand it(according to him)...
@@Grmoch foreign policy that has your dick and one hand tied behind your back and that helps the enemy more than it helps you is the reason nothing got done in the middle east. Please educate yourself before you call it a loss.
My father was 327th of the 101st Airbourne Ashaw Valley 1971-72 he came home to a country that treated him and son many others like dirt .... my heart goes out to you men you fought a war that shouldn't of happend and came home to a society that didnt treat any of you with the respect you deserved .... God Bless you All
Remember please : Bruce John Hawkins who died in 2018 from agent Orange exposure. Bronze star awarded for bravery taking out an entire machine gun nest and saving his squad. One of the bravest men I be ever known. You are my friend Bruce and I miss you.
The reason why the USA lost is because you didn’t have enough SpartaRicans 🇵🇷. We had to fight beside you “ Athenians “ from the mainland that needed to be drafted to go to war. Check our military accolades in just Vietnam alone and tell me I’m wrong. 💪🏼🇵🇷🇺🇸🇵🇷🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼
@@natevazquez9739 had a corpsman that was Puerto Rican, solid dude. (Not sure of the accuracy of the Greek reference, kinda described the entire Marine Infantry w that)
Gregory Thompson God bless and thank you for your service. My brother is a USMC, my father is retired Army. I’m just saying that per capita, that Rican’s are the most served and decorated ethnic group in all of America. We also have record, if not one of the most highest volunteer rates for military service. Read col. Harris’s account on the recruiting stations in PR for the Korean War. They would recruit whole battalions in a matter of hours. Literally thousands of PR men had to be turned down. Basically if we where a state, we would be per capita the most served and decorated state, by huge percentages.
Gregory Thompson also read the account of how the 65th infantry regiment helped the USMC first division When they had to make a tactical retreat in the N. Korean campaign. They where the first friendly Troops to arrive and watch the Marines sixes as they retreated. They where also the most decorated unit I believe in the N. Korean campaign.
As a british soldier we travelled to ths USA as a member of 16 air assault brigade to train with 101st at fort Campbell at the salabauski air assault school to train with our US collegues absolutely Brilliant experience and great to train with excellent allies !!!
wow. i am amazed by the 101st, especially the easy company 506th parachute infantry in ww2. they were amazing. the fact you got to spend time with the 101st is so cool to me. i was going to join the marine corps..looks like that ship has sadly sailed. wish the corps didn’t change their regulations but oh well, maybe they will change them soon!
My uncle was in the 101st and was killed in Denang during the 68 Tet offensive. He didn't make it 6 months over there. He was the youngest of 10 kids which hit the family very hard when he died there at the age of 19. All sacrificed some, some all they had.
My dad was in the 101 he never would speak of anything about his time there,and if anyone brought it up he would change the subject or just get up and walk away.
@@MrTangolizard I knew why , he was my dad . I didn't say he didn't talk to me or tell me about it. He didn't like letting others know things he had did. I had all the respect in the world for him,because he was my dad and he retired from the military after 25 years.
David Terry u actually said he never would speak of anything about his time there so I assumed he didn’t speak about his time there however I’m glad he told u about his service he’s lucky to have a son who is interested in hearing about it my boys couldn’t care less
@@MrTangolizard yes sir he did 2 tours . We only talked a few times and after I was a great deal older. He stayed in the army untill 1993. I lived with his mother so I never saw him much untill after 93 . In fact I was an adult before he ever really spoke of it.
David Terry I joined when your dad left different army but same year Vietnam was a horrible war that bought out the worst in both sides of the conflict sending conscripts into COIN operations in unfamiliar environments was never going to end well and the north played into that the communists were cold blooded killers who needed to be defeated but sadly it was civilian population that bore the brunt of the war
I never served in the military but I have nothing bur pure 100% respect for those who did so I thank you for your service GOD BLESS YOU and the families of these brave men and women
Hi, I am a 73 year old Vietnam Combat Vet (1966 to 1969) USS Providence and In Country at "Monkey Mountain" by Danang. I am on VA Disability from exposure to Agent Orange. I enlisted in the US Navy when I was 17 years old. Three of my High school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. Participated in the TET Offensive 1968.God bless all Vietnam Vets. You are not forgotten.
Look at me! Look at me!! I'm a vietnam vet!!! I have that cute little sticker on my car to let you know who I am.. I have the hat, the shirt and I go to all the rallies... You guys are the worse fucking generation to hit this country since it's conception... Cry babies, murderers, psychopaths, narcissist pieces of shit..
My jrotc instructor Lt.col Frank Linster he was a hell of a guy he flew helicopters in the 101st may he rest in peace he taught our class about working hard for the things you get amd appreciating what you have
i'm a korean my father fought in vietnam (1968~1970) my father was a member of the 9th infantry division(white horse) of the korean army the south korean and u.s. troops fought there together a strong korea-u.s. alliance we go together fight tonight !
From personal experience I honored and greatly appreciated every last KOREAN soldier I came in contact with. You and your all of your brother are men of integrity, courage and honor. Thank you.
I'm so proud of my Vietnam-era 101st brothers! You guys are part the reason why we kick so much ass these days! We have big jungle boots to fill. Air Assault!
@@elaine1034 Money isn't real, only power over people and resources matter. Money is a concept that is meant to restrain, oppress, corrupt, and inevitably to gain power over people by controlling and then "doling out" actual resources.
@@Sorrywhytescaresu Just try buying something and tell the clerk money isn't real.😃 I know fiat currency is not based on gold. Now they add money to accounts with the tap of a computer key. It's made out of thin air.
My brother in law served in combat with the 101st Airborne from 1966 to 1968, being wounded twice. He became a sergeant, finished his service time and eventually began a long career as a sheriff's deputy. He says that anytime he hears a Huey overhead, it reminds him of their air assaults in Vietnam.
My dad was First Cavalry Airborne in Vietnam around 1968-1969. He would never talk about it for good reason. So that’s all I know. He just passed away on December 8, 2022. I’m not sure if he was in the 101st or not.
@@rqm4no tunnel rat 69/1970. In the field mostly always, 4th inf. 3/5. Not in some safe barrecks. Get over it don't brag based on others who really taste the dirt.
I was in the 101st after Vietnam, a hot headed 18 year old in 1981. Anyway, most of my NCO's were Vietnam vets. Tough and wise. One soldier in my unit was also in the unit (2/327th) when it was sent to Vietnam. He was the only one of his original unit (I don't remember if it was platoon or company) to survive his entire deployment.
@@geraldboykin6159 No....I was in the 101st AFTER Vietnam was over.....I joined the Army in 1980....stationed in Korea the first year I was in (80-81) and then 101st afterwards, (81-83)
I agree it was horrible!! All you baby boomers turned on your brothers and treated them with utter disrespect and distain!! You should be ashamed of yourself and yo should find a Veitnam vet and apologize for bashing them and destroying their faith in democracy and freedom!!
@@rw8345 thank you sir. I just turned 18 when I went to Vietnam. I was shocked at the reception I received everywhere when I came back. Thanks again. BTW I welcome home every Vietnam Veteran I meet.
Read this story about a Platoon that was setting up a perimeter, they uncovered a crate well inside was sweat shirts from USC university of California.
Would you like to hear a true story of a honorably discharged V.V. when I finally got out I drove to my dads bar in nowhere TX 200 miles to nearest big city.I pulled up in my 69' Chevy Camaro SS jumped out on cloud 9 so good to be out of military gonna see friends,famaliy went to open the door of my fathers bar A Mexican slammed it shut,told me my kind ain't welcome here.now he had no idea who I was been gone few years,he never saw me before but my hair cut gave me away.after some kind shock hit me first off this is my dads bar I used sneak in back door steal beer,play pool,second off this Mexican came across border a 2 yrs ago disrespecting me in my country,I asked him to follow me over to the side where we hitched the horses,he did,then I gave him a west Texas ass whooping,went inside hug my dad mom never said a word until now.welcome home.member of 173rd army R.O.T.C national champs 3 times,then the 96th S.A.C. usaf.let God judge me.
We entered an Asian country that we refused to understand with an enemy that we also refused to understand. Our South Vietnamese allies were incredibly corrupt and WITHOUT the dogged conviction of the Viet Cong, who knew that to bleed us would weaken resolve as it would also be broadcast to TV's back home. Basically the West badly underestimated the East. The men and women we sent over there went above and beyond and were betrayed by their civilian leaders and brass who were afraid to tell those SAME leaders what they didn't want to hear. DID WE LEARN ANYTHING??
My Dad left Canada to become an American and join the Army to go to Vietnam. He was 101st, N 75th Rangers, and 5th Group SF. I heard few stories but not many. He retired with his 20 years. I am very proud of him.
Your dad was a bad ass sob. This is what we needed in Vietnam. And I to was proud of him. Thanks for your post Terry. Kevin 101st Airborne Infantry Oct 68 to Oct 69. God bless them all.
@@Sallibotz what happens if I don’t let it go. Will you hit me with your Zimmer frame or throw a box of pills at me. You’re 70. What you gonna do princess
I was 10 y/o in 1966. I remember one Sunday morning in the spring. I was listening to a radio station broadcast of a "Face The Nation" type show. The host was interviewing two Pentagon officials who stated that "we expect to be out of Vietnam by the end of the year".
I read the letters my neighbors son sent his Mother. He wrote about the many things he was told to do. You could hear his tears in his words. Don came home. But, he never really came back. Twelve months later he took his own life. He couldn't get the images out of his head. PTSD, is treatable, just share your feelings and get help. ❤
Killing raping women and killing children , isn’t good my friend. Maybe go back to school? Before you do something wrong that you actually think is right….
My friend the 101st airborne is the division so I'm confused? I'm a veteran and a 101st Airborne division vet at that and I've never heard of the 121st division of the 101st Airborne division. There are 1st through 4th brigade and there is the 101st aviation regiment of the 101st and some special troops battalions but no 121st lol do people not think this stuff is verifiable? Maybe your telling the truth and just confused but do t say things like that you don't know are facts cause veterans look at those comments to my friend
No country should send people into war, without being prepared for the aftermath. I have nothing but respect and honor for all who served, as well as those who did not come back. My heart goes out to those who served, but came home with PTSD. There is no cure.
The 101st fought some battles in Vietnam where mere words can not describe the the difficulty they overcame. This video is about some exceedingly tough soldiers.
Wish we had listened to JFK he had fought in the Pacific and totally aware of what entering Vietnam was beyond advising.... That is the real reason they killed him the military industrial complex!!!
@APCOPILOT UR Correct about the carpet bombing in the body count.... 2 million innocent civilians died because of Nixon and LBJ... Not to mention the military industrial complex....
Our friend did 2 tours in Nam. When be came back from 2nd tour he was different. We were told that he saw alot of his griends die in front of him. He could not live amoung us because he would get flashbacks. The doctors sent him a hospital in the US to get the help.he needed. He is still there.
Thank you to all of the Screaming Eagles that went before me. You allowed me to follow in your boot prints ! I hope I have honored you guys. Rendezvous with Destiny !!! 502nd INF !!! STRIKE !
"Tiger Force was the name of a long-range reconnaissance patrol unit[1] of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade (Separate), 101st Airborne Division, which fought in the Vietnam War from November 1965 to November 1967.[2]:22-3 The unit gained notoriety after investigations during the course of the war and decades afterwards revealed extensive war crimes against civilians, which numbered into the hundreds.[3]" [Wiki]
My Father was 82nd Airborne 173rd Ranger Battalion LRRP, SGT He was awarded the Bronze Star, purple heart 1966, and 1967, my Father passed in 2020, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
I served with B Co. 1st 501st Inf. 2nd Bde. 101st Abn. '67-'68. Went over with them from Ft. Campbell during Operation Eagle Thrust in Dec. 1967. Tell your father-in-law I said .......welcome home! I'm dying from Agent Orange. Airborne!......all the way.
@@professionaljihadi4052 sadly you don't have to go that far to beat up communists, just go to the nearest college or big city there's millions right here.
@@layuponthedownlow You think the V.C. and N.V.A. didn't commit atrocities? War is never clean and I'll bet you have never seen it, so shut your pie hole.
My father was 101st 1/327 Tiger Force & A 2/17 CAV-VN 67-68 82nd A 2/504 Infantry Fort Bragg in Vietnam too.. But now he is prison for life with out.. for 2 murders.
Hello, I just saw your message and noticed it said see you soon. You are welcome to tell me to piss off but I was a bit worried when I read the see you soon bit. I know you don't know me but I would of not felt right if I hadn't just asked if everything is ok?
@@buddikus . I thank you for your concern, sincerely. I've been out of work for 5 months, my Mom's health is failing, bills are past due, my years of sobriety went out the window last thursday and I got a DUI on the 3rd anniversary of my Dad's passing, ( the man who raised me after my father was killed) My life is a joke, I'm a failure and I let my family down.
Shit man, I am so sorry to hear that fella. I am a recovering addict and I keep relapsing so I completely understand and 3 days ago I was in a similar mindset. I had spent all my money, my motorcycle is off the road and needs repairing and I cannot help pay the bills. I turned 35 yesterday and I still live at home with my mum, I lost both of my brothers to the big C and Cystic Fibrosis so I can completely understand how you feel. I know you don't know me at all but I am more than happy to talk. I know words are pretty useless when things are that bad but I just have a feeling I was supposed to see your comment and I really hope things get better for you man. I am on here a lot cos I am still on lockdown here in the UK so if you want to talk I'm here bro.
Both of you, please hang tough. Even though you may not believe it, there are people who will be adversely affected by your giving up. You can beat this, just have faith in yourselves and others.
My grandpa was in the 101st airborne division and he was a sharpshooter. Got sent home after being either shot or hit with shrapnel (still have his bloodied uniform with 101st airborne patch and sharpshooter patch). Died to diseases/cancer caused from Agent Orange. He died before I got to meet him so everything here was told by my dad and the coat from my grandpas uniform. Wish he was still alive because I bet being dropped behind enemy lines as a sniper was extremely terrifying.
My Dad was sniper qualified and declined and was a door gunner. 101st airborne screaming eagles. He was in something he got a special thing for called, call sign Dracula. Enemy thought they were vampires. 69-71 RIP Dad because of agent orange. His conscious wouldn't let him be a sniper, as a door gunner he was the decoy of the war.😊
My Brother was a 101 st Airborne in 1987 he died coming home from sinai in Gander Newfoundland was the worst plane disaster in history of the Aiborne these men hold a special spot in my heart forever strong 101 st Airborne Screaming eagles 🦅 🇺🇸
In Memory of 101 St Airborne ! Have you seen the tears of joy ? From the mother, father, girl, and boy For the paratroopers coming home far away Some have passed but their souls remained today Some felt down in Normandy or Khe Sanh Some felt down in Korea or Okinawa We all embrace you in our warm hearts Your spirits have never faded away Thanks for Serving America , Tuan Vo California, summer 2020
The way my late uncle (A tunnel rat) described the VC and NVA (Not an exact quote): "They were hard, little bastards. They struck fast, struck hard and disappeared like ghosts into the jungle. The WORST part was, you didn't know who was who. You could be going through a village on a patrol or trying to enjoy some r&r and you didn't know if they were mixed in with the crowd."
You're mainly talking about the VC. The NVA were a professional military who had uniforms and would engage in medium to large battles. It is true that many were sent south to augment the VC and participated in the same manner you described. Both were very formidable and much more experienced in war, as they fought the Japanese and French before us. The majority of the NVA was up near the dmz in I corps. That's where the Marines were stationed. The NVA was also in the Central Highlands in II corps and the iron triangle northeast of Saigon in III corps. Outside those areas were the VC, who controlled 90% of the countryside.
Raul Llera if the Americans did that, MORE south Vietnamese would join north Vietnam, realizing the horrors that America does to them. If fact, they did, that’s how so many troops were join Nva and VC, either by being forced to, or bloodthirsty for vengeance.
The Vietnamese fought to expell the French, who set up a puppet government in Saigon, to rule over farmers that tended Rubber trees. They asked for help from America, in the 40's all thru the 60's, but America refused their calls for help. Then Russia said they would help and America didn't like that, then it all went to hell...
You got it all wrong Jr Chuck Norris gave Ho Chi Minh the fatal death touch and all of a sudden a melee broke out ...This is were Lee Marvin recruits a team of invisible warriors to take the city of Saigon and Hanoi they are still in command to this day truth be told
you mean the rubber trees owned by MICHELIN?the rubber trees that,if they were injured by any bullet, shell or bomb,a military investigation would insue & the culprit responsible for supplying coordinates of said injurious fire mission,was bestowed w/a $1,000,000 that would b gleaned from whatever income this member of allied fighting force, over the rest of his working life. those rubber trees
the USA fought in Europe in WWI because of the fight among the royal family. than in the middle part of the century we had to fight in Pacific and Europe again because of the bloody war between Hitler and Stalin as to what form of shitty communism is to rule the world and than again communist start as hell hole war in Korea. hell, Vietnam, the americans have just able to recover the last foreign war and you bitch about how they treat you. we are not the Dogs of War for the world. Brave men left their homes and life to fight for you and many died there. be grateful.
During the Vietnam war I was one of the lucky soldiers who went to Germany. My hat is off for all those who went to Vietnam... First infantry division fifth field artillery Fort Riley.
I took an exam to join the army. It was easy but I failed. The same with the Air Force, National Guard, all except the Navy. I served 3 tours on 3 different aircraft carriers, USS Rangercva61,USS Oriskany and The USS Constellation with the V-1 division and been in Da-Nang. My dream was to be a soldier. Vietnam was my death which. It didn't happened. Careful what you which for, am 70 years old now, still standing.
101st Airborne was a bad ass outfit. One of the 1st in South-Vietnam. Early spring saw a brigade of the 101st in the Central -Highlands South-Vietnam. There was an operation with 3 USofA divisions involved in the Central-Highland operation; 101st Airborne, 1st Cavalry Division, and a battalion of the 25th Infantry Division(Tropical Lightning) by early-mid summer 1966!
The Viet Cong and NVA were in their own country fighting an invading force. Sad to say that force was American. By the way, I am a vet and a patriot but I know right from wrong.
At least America resisted the spread of horrible communist disease militarily -- that's the only thing that these commie bastards understand. Otherwise they will take over and turn any country into a prison.
@@leonidyevseyev888 They DID take over. And Americans left. Along with Canadian and Aussie forces. And now, well almost every American household has an item with "Made in China" written on it. 🤬
What blows my mind is the fact that due to costs, our military ranks weren't issued body armor like troops use today. Even a basic, bullet resistant police vest equivalent of the time, would have given me peace of mind from arms fire but I know there's no true defense against kamikaze attacks, napalm, shellings, ambushes, and traps. I think my helm would have been fused to my head for fear of never taking it off. The bugs, venomous snakes, crocs, quick sand, rat tunnels, snipers, trench foot, dehydration, heat exhaustion, shell shock, sleep deprivation, morale slump, immoral commanding officers, etc....there was just too much going on at one time to process for comfort.
America didn’t win in Vietnam because the government thought it would be better to refight Falkenhyan’s side of Verdun, a war of attrition. We all know how that ended up for Germany. You had only the resources to continue the fight but not to win the war. By the time it became apparent the American public would not support this strategy it was to late. The course of the war and the necessary resources were out of reach. In World War II it was understood by the allies that the war needed a speedy end with a tangible goal. In Nam a tangible goal and a short war we’re both possible early on but as the war continued on it became increasingly difficult for America, much like France before, to support. The Johnson government had already lost the confidence of the people.
Trying to win a War with your Soldiers having one hand tied behind their back was a Travesty. Rules of engagement were politically motivated. The biggest mistake was not moving Infantry into Laos & Cambodia and physically blocking the Ho Chi Minh Trail. This was confirmed by General Giap himself in an interview in 1980. He stated that they would have to revert to small scale Guerilla Tactics and not been able make large movement of Men & Materials into the South. Although we dropped more tonnage of Bombs on the Trail than we dropped on Germany & Japan combined, it was ineffective, because they constantly changed the Routes and used electronic counter measures as simple as putting batteries on trees so they would give off an electrical impulse that would be picked up by Aerial Surveillance to mimic traffic where there was none. But Johnson & Nixon both lacked the will and would sacrifice lives rather than wage war with a winning strategy. Every Commander in the Theater wanted to pursue the Strategy of Blocking the Trail and were flat out told no, direct from the Whitehouse. There are numerous Plans archived @ the Pentagon to implement that strategy.
My uncle was in the 101st. Airborne. He served nearly a full tour , had to have his appendix removed. He rarely spoke of his time there , just that it was hell on earth. After returning to the states he built his own house and became a psychiatrist for teenagers.
@@danday8596 His name was also Lee Kronforst. A drunk driver crossed the center line my uncle went off the road to avoid the drunk but jumped his 64 Mustang into a culvert and died on impact. That was shortly after he rotated back to the world and long before I was born. So I don't have any names to go with the faces in the many slides from his senior trip 💥 He wasn't going up the hill at Hamburg Hill but across the valley unleashing hell with artillery during the battle.
And today there's lots and lots of vientamise refugees communities in California , those people were the ones that benefit because now they're in America
About 1976 in London two of my work colleagues. Both had dual nationality US/UK. One born US and brought up there the other born UK but family moved to US in his early teens. Both finished High School and went to Vietnam, in talking they were both in units alongside each other at the same time, but had never met.
Much respect to every man and woman who served in that hell hole. You did your jobs, you are heros to me. I graduated high school 1975, I missed the war. But I don't know if I would have had even half the balls you had to go, I hope I would. You fight for your country, your families. I'm sorry our country treated you like shit. Bless all of you. ❤️
Terri Satterfield> what did they fight for? _Nothing!_ That's the whole damn point. They should never have been there in the first place. The US soldiers should never have gone there, never have fought, never have killed, never have died. Vietnam was not threatening the US like the Nazis did. They didn't even go there to steal oil or something like with Iraq; the whole thing was a BS proxy war with Russia because some politicians didn't like communism. Many people died because of BS politics.
John Richarts> Thank you for your support, we didn't get much when we got home. That's because news spread of the numerous atrocities that _some_ US soldiers were committing, so you all ended up getting the flack for that. :-( The whole thing was bad from start to finish and there were no winners. The Vietnamese died, the Americans died, and nobody gained a damn thing. That's why that war is so notorious.
We have to learn how this insanity was perpetrated so we ensure it will never happen again. The damage and trauma from this evil tragedy is still rippling through the world and will forever.
Do you know Heronimo Lopez? From 1963-1965 he was at Ft Campbell KY 101 Airborne Div. He served in Nam. He was a Spec5 in 1965 and managed the G3 operations Annex at Ft Campbell. He was married with 2 children. He was from New York City. He'd be 78 to 80 years old by June 2022.
A thought for you. Just after the end of WW2 the British clashed with a group of Vietnamese. Because the British were all veterans of jungle warfare they were quickly getting the better of this group and were on the verge of defeating them. But they were stopped by pressure from the US government, The leader of that group. One Ho Chi Minh. Makes you think how different the world would be if they had just been allowed to finish what they were doing.
I served in the 101st in the years 95 thru 97 and yes Jimmi Hendrix was there and I was fortunate enough to be in the same barracks as he was. The rumor in my barracks was he was on the other side of the hall from me. Unfortunately I was moved downstairs later on in my first month to join the rest of my unit. I didn't hear much of my unit in the video. I was 3/187 Rakkasans . I was lucky to be in the service during peace time but if called on I would of joined my brothers anywhere, anytime. God bless the 101st
I remember around 8 years old, watching the National news on tv and hearing 10 troops were killed today. So I asked my dad what a troop was. It's was a soldier.
I remember coming from my grandma's house and picked up by dad after after his work day. Walter Cronkite was show maps of Vietnam about troop movement on our floor model RCA tv. I was at least 5 years old and didn't understand what was going on in the world.
@@atanasiovinceformosa38 we gave up it was won. North Viet General wrote a book they were done. Ask Nancy Sinatra she was a big help in getting US to give up.
My dad was 101st Airborne. I was born on Ft. Campbell, KY. in 1964. My 1st word was Geronimo. He's gone now, but dad was the toughest, meanest SOB with a heart of gold I've ever met. Didnt talk much, and never about the war except to other vets, but he said what he meant and meant what he said. He did not tolerate any foolishness from anyone. I was very proud of him, and I grew up and joined the Marines of which he was proud of. I'll join him soon.
hopefully not to soon your only 57 sir
You'll "join him soon"? If you're having suicidal thoughts PLEASE call a helpline and speak to someone. Every problem has a solution. And pray. Talk to God.
Yep and he prob use to tell u airborne and wait til u said all the way ..... or was that just me
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Did he murdered harmless civilians overthere aswell?!
My dad was a sergeant over a fire team in the 101st. I had mad respect for him and miss him so much. I wish that i was half the man he was.
Mad respect eh?
Upmost respect for your father
You can be Warren.
@@thomasjay3389 Yeah, I agree. He just has to have that desire.
My father did two tours in that God forsaken country, and on his second tour he was seriously wounded. He passed away at the age of 58. He will always be my hero.
It’s not a God forsaken country, despite foreign attempts to corrupt it.
God forsaken accuratly describes all Communist lands
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We all know now , You're comment does not hold up seeing that American government/military where imperialist Invaders.
God bless him Anthony. Kevin 101st Airborne Infantry Vietnam Oct 68 to Oct 69. Two tours is really tough. And he is a hero.
@@goodstick2126 you F’ing leach, you’ll get yours
I arrived, with several thousand others aboard the USS LeRoy Eltinge, July 29th 1965 at Cam Ranh Bay. I was with the 502nd. Infantry, 1st. Brigade, 101st. Airborne Division. This documentary brought back the sounds and smells I'd nearly forgotten. Capt. Tom Taylor was my company commander, Ambassador Maxwell Taylor's son. Sixty-one years ago and I can still see their faces. All The Way!
I love hearing about you boy’s experiences in nam. Thank you for your service sir
The politicians did not want to fight this war properly and the men who did fight in Vietman fought valiantly. Five of my uncles fought there and theee were wounded. I myself joined a little to late but all my drill sergeants and non coms were veterans and their anger at the politicians cowardly conduct of the war was spoken of repeatedly. They did not receive the hero's welcome back here in the states and Anerica hasn't recovered from all the conflicts since then. Lesson learned is American lives should not be taken for granted by ass wipe ploiticians.
Mad respect for you sir.🤝
57 years?
My uncle was in 101...He was killed by a sniper on his 26th birthday trying to rescue his wounded Lt. God bless our Vietnam vets!!!
My dad jumped with the 82nd and the 101st. He was shot up but he made it home. Sorry about your uncle he was probably a bad ass
Sad to hear that my condolences, I was 21and snipers tried to hit me, but missed so many times, I quit counting. It is a very disconcerting thing, the sniper
@@ronaldhascher1412 I can't even imagine! Thanks for your service!!
@@boatrvme8478 thanks for the thanks
Tru warriors my bro
My father served 3 combat tours in RVN, one of them was with a LRRP team from 2/327th (1966-67), operating in the Central Highlands. I accompanied him to a reunion back in 2000, where I met a few of his surviving team members from the 101st. I must say, to hear what they had to tell me about their experiences and what my father did there was an event in my life I will never forget. Half the things they did 99% of us would never do. All the respect NFS!
Respect to your pops. Thank God for men like him. Semper Fi
Welcome home to your father and thank you too him as well ( Sorry so late but I wasn't old enough to say it then) and God bless all the brave men and women that protect us ❤️👍 and bless their families that support them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was in 3/327 many years after Vietnam. I’ve heard they disbanded the brigade but could be wrong
I am a disable 101st airborne soldier from the 90's, I am proud of these old men, before body armor, before knee pads... before MRE's, these men earned it! They added to the 101st impressive history.
I'm glad , enjoy your misery , you idiot, your government made you go but not their sons ... they were studying in Harvard University
My uncle was 101st airborne two tours in Vietnam. He was a tunnel rat and grenadier. Much respect to all who served
For what invading a country that did nothing to us.
My Dad spent 4 tours in Nam, the last 1 with the Koreans flying over the tops of the trees for recon. He passed yesterday.
My condolences. As I sit here, I lift a glass to him. He's now truly free. Semper Fi.
Ola!
Sorry about your dad. My dad was a mortor maggot in the 4th infantry Division during Korea. He passed 3 years ago. I'm sure your dad did a good job at home.
JD/82ND
"May the Road Rise....."
My neighbor did 3 tours, he doesn't talk about it to a non- military guy. I understand. Since I wasn't there, I wouldn't understand it(according to him)...
Sorry for your loss.
As a 21 year retired Marine with 7 tours in the middle east, I'm at awe of the job our troops did in Nam. Always Semper Fi.
Thank you for your services
You lost both wars, you know that, don't you?
Depends how ya look at things.. no one really won except grim reaper
@@Grmoch foreign policy that has your dick and one hand tied behind your back and that helps the enemy more than it helps you is the reason nothing got done in the middle east. Please educate yourself before you call it a loss.
@@Grmoch No, we didn't lose any, hotshot! The politicians did. If you don't know the difference, then, keep your damn mouth shut!! Semper Fi!
My father was 327th of the 101st Airbourne Ashaw Valley 1971-72 he came home to a country that treated him and son many others like dirt .... my heart goes out to you men you fought a war that shouldn't of happend and came home to a society that didnt treat any of you with the respect you deserved .... God Bless you All
Sad they treated men who fought for freedom that way
seems like history repeats its self... Sadly
Bố Chúng mày là lũ khốn.. chính phủ chúng mày là lũ chó 🐕
My cousan full blood chreokee, 69 71 101st Ashaw valley wonded several times boxes of metals. Died of related inj. About a year ago. Carred m60
Well we did stop the communist somewhat! Ha….
Remember please : Bruce John Hawkins who died in 2018 from agent Orange exposure. Bronze star awarded for bravery taking out an entire machine gun nest and saving his squad. One of the bravest men I be ever known. You are my friend Bruce and I miss you.
Wars are fought by the rich, useing the bodies of the poor.
But respect & thanks to all who put life on the line.
The basic reason why this was a lost war...I'm going to reveal now....Drum roll.....NEVER LET A POLITICIAN MAKE A DECISIONS IN A WAR!
The reason why the USA lost is because you didn’t have enough SpartaRicans 🇵🇷. We had to fight beside you “ Athenians “ from the mainland that needed to be drafted to go to war. Check our military accolades in just Vietnam alone and tell me I’m wrong. 💪🏼🇵🇷🇺🇸🇵🇷🇺🇸💪🏼💪🏼
Yes if you can call that a lost war it was lost in Washington D.C. Aee troops did a good job we were winning when pulled out
@@natevazquez9739 had a corpsman that was Puerto Rican, solid dude. (Not sure of the accuracy of the Greek reference, kinda described the entire Marine Infantry w that)
Gregory Thompson God bless and thank you for your service. My brother is a USMC, my father is retired Army. I’m just saying that per capita, that Rican’s are the most served and decorated ethnic group in all of America. We also have record, if not one of the most highest volunteer rates for military service. Read col. Harris’s account on the recruiting stations in PR for the Korean War. They would recruit whole battalions in a matter of hours. Literally thousands of PR men had to be turned down. Basically if we where a state, we would be per capita the most served and decorated state, by huge percentages.
Gregory Thompson also read the account of how the 65th infantry regiment helped the USMC first division When they had to make a tactical retreat in the N. Korean campaign. They where the first friendly Troops to arrive and watch the Marines sixes as they retreated. They where also the most decorated unit I believe in the N. Korean campaign.
As a british soldier we travelled to ths USA as a member of 16 air assault brigade to train with 101st at fort Campbell at the salabauski air assault school to train with our US collegues absolutely Brilliant experience and great to train with excellent allies !!!
wow. i am amazed by the 101st, especially the easy company 506th parachute infantry in ww2. they were amazing. the fact you got to spend time with the 101st is so cool to me. i was going to join the marine corps..looks like that ship has sadly sailed. wish the corps didn’t change their regulations but oh well, maybe they will change them soon!
Get out of Ireland
@@JAKFLY28 Are you a native indian ???
My uncle was in the 101st and was killed in Denang during the 68 Tet offensive. He didn't make it 6 months over there. He was the youngest of 10 kids which hit the family very hard when he died there at the age of 19. All sacrificed some, some all they had.
So sorry for your loss brother. The average age of fighting men during Viet-Nan was 19 years of age.
@@na9260 That's the average age of fighting men in all wars.
I was 19 when I went to Lebanon 🙏
Im sorry your uncle paid the price for foolish politics and a police action.
る@@joshtharp5503
I was a Marine at Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW MAG 12 MABS 12 and saw these gunships fly by everyday. To my Nam Vet Brothers, WELCOME HOME.
Phil, India 3/1 1st Mar div 69/70. Welcome home Marine.
Semper Fi Marine
Mr.Brown I have the upmost respect for you, glad you Nd many others made it home
thank u for your service
My dad was in the 101 he never would speak of anything about his time there,and if anyone brought it up he would change the subject or just get up and walk away.
David Terry read tiger force and u might know why
@@MrTangolizard I knew why , he was my dad . I didn't say he didn't talk to me or tell me about it. He didn't like letting others know things he had did. I had all the respect in the world for him,because he was my dad and he retired from the military after 25 years.
David Terry u actually said he never would speak of anything about his time there so I assumed he didn’t speak about his time there however I’m glad he told u about his service he’s lucky to have a son who is interested in hearing about it my boys couldn’t care less
@@MrTangolizard yes sir he did 2 tours . We only talked a few times and after I was a great deal older. He stayed in the army untill 1993. I lived with his mother so I never saw him much untill after 93 . In fact I was an adult before he ever really spoke of it.
David Terry I joined when your dad left different army but same year Vietnam was a horrible war that bought out the worst in both sides of the conflict sending conscripts into COIN operations in unfamiliar environments was never going to end well and the north played into that the communists were cold blooded killers who needed to be defeated but sadly it was civilian population that bore the brunt of the war
I never served in the military but I have nothing bur pure 100% respect for those who did so I thank you for your service GOD BLESS YOU and the families of these brave men and women
"Women??
@David Carothers Yes women, I wasn't only thanking the men from the 101st.,or just the Vietnam War. I was thanking each and every veteran.
Hi, I am a 73 year old Vietnam Combat Vet (1966 to 1969) USS Providence and In Country at "Monkey Mountain" by Danang. I am on VA Disability from exposure to Agent Orange. I enlisted in the US Navy when I was 17 years old. Three of my High school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. Participated in the TET Offensive 1968.God bless all Vietnam Vets. You are not forgotten.
holy shit welcome home man
Thank you and welcome home
Rock on, Brother!
Thank you to all men who went ti Vietnam u gave us you're gutts loyalty honor and most of all our freedom god bless all of u
Look at me! Look at me!! I'm a vietnam vet!!! I have that cute little sticker on my car to let you know who I am.. I have the hat, the shirt and I go to all the rallies... You guys are the worse fucking generation to hit this country since it's conception... Cry babies, murderers, psychopaths, narcissist pieces of shit..
My jrotc instructor Lt.col Frank Linster he was a hell of a guy he flew helicopters in the 101st may he rest in peace he taught our class about working hard for the things you get amd appreciating what you have
Respect to my father in law 101st Airborne ARMY Ranger LRRP! 66-68 RIP
Was he with the tiger force or maybe the recondos?
@@hermanjohnson8131 we have a communist bastard here everyone lol
i'm a korean
my father fought in vietnam (1968~1970)
my father was a member of the 9th infantry division(white horse) of the korean army
the south korean and u.s. troops fought there together
a strong korea-u.s. alliance
we go together
fight tonight !
From personal experience I honored and greatly appreciated every last KOREAN soldier I came in contact with. You and your all of your brother are men of integrity, courage and honor. Thank you.
I served 8 years in Korea as a 11b, your dad served in a great ROK army unit the VC where affraid of the ROK army. I hope he is alive and well
Your father served in II corps/MR II. Both korean divisions were assigned in that section of So. Vietnam.
That's great l heard the VC and NVA feared the Koreans as they are very fierce warriors from what l have read and heard.
ROK, TUFF FIGHTERS ...
I'm so proud of my Vietnam-era 101st brothers! You guys are part the reason why we kick so much ass these days! We have big jungle boots to fill. Air Assault!
The 101 went down hill when they stepped on Vietnam soil from the time of WWII.
Kicked ass and lost.
Lost what? We lost a lot of good men but we didn’t lose a damn thing from that war
@@Ccthomas-ks1hn You lost the war. The Commies chased you out.
Currahee!!
This is when I figured out it was possible to love my country but hate my government.
Exactly. But why have you guys not put together an effective plan against the corrupt globalists who have stolen our government?
Nice Comment 👌‼️ my close friend, is a former Army surgeon, that's One of Our Favorite chiches, 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸♦️♦️♦️‼️
+@@garym7989 Because they do not control the $$ private Zionist central bankers do.
@@elaine1034 Money isn't real, only power over people and resources matter. Money is a concept that is meant to restrain, oppress, corrupt, and inevitably to gain power over people by controlling and then "doling out" actual resources.
@@Sorrywhytescaresu Just try buying something and tell the clerk money isn't real.😃 I know fiat currency is not based on gold. Now they add money to accounts with the tap of a computer key. It's made out of thin air.
My brother in law served in combat with the 101st Airborne from 1966 to 1968, being wounded twice. He became a sergeant, finished his service time and eventually began a long career as a sheriff's deputy. He says that anytime he hears a Huey overhead, it reminds him of their air assaults in Vietnam.
My dad was First Cavalry Airborne in Vietnam around 1968-1969. He would never talk about it for good reason. So that’s all I know. He just passed away on December 8, 2022. I’m not sure if he was in the 101st or not.
@@UnknownMoses be at
Appreciate his service
@@louisjohnston600 be at what?
And it also reminds him of how many children he burned with napalm?
“My first day in country was the day my life changed forever. It was the last day I believed anything my government told me.” Vietnam vet
yes me too. 327
@@larrymorris7797 110% RIGHT
Chris Collier a lot of us felt the same way!
A total betrayal of our youth !
God bless you man that served in Vietnam
Just want to thank you to all those who served and those who still serve. My dad served in Vietnam 1967=1968. He was there for the beginning of Tet
Ask him about the 🇵🇷in Vietnam.
Tell him to let go it's over don't brag
@@rqm4no tunnel rat 69/1970. In the field mostly always, 4th inf. 3/5. Not in some safe barrecks. Get over it don't brag based on others who really taste the dirt.
Oh dear
@@sammiedog4 u are awful. T offensive was hard to live through. Open not your mouth n insert feethe tet
I was in the 101st after Vietnam, a hot headed 18 year old in 1981. Anyway, most of my NCO's were Vietnam vets. Tough and wise. One soldier in my unit was also in the unit (2/327th) when it was sent to Vietnam. He was the only one of his original unit (I don't remember if it was platoon or company) to survive his entire deployment.
Should that be 1971?
@@geraldboykin6159 No....I was in the 101st AFTER Vietnam was over.....I joined the Army in 1980....stationed in Korea the first year I was in (80-81) and then 101st afterwards, (81-83)
@@Brandr1 : Ok, You survived that era!
@@Brandr1 war time or not . Thank you for your service sir .
I'd like to thank all who served, it's shameful the treatment you received when you returned to the country who sent you
The people spoke before, during, and after that war. No one wanted it but the politicians ..
I agree it was horrible!!
All you baby boomers turned on your brothers and treated them with utter disrespect and distain!!
You should be ashamed of yourself and yo should find a Veitnam vet and apologize for bashing them and destroying their faith in democracy and freedom!!
@@rw8345 thank you sir. I just turned 18 when I went to Vietnam. I was shocked at the reception I received everywhere when I came back. Thanks again. BTW I welcome home every Vietnam Veteran I meet.
Damn hippies were jackasses throwing bags of shit at our troops #### them
Read this story about a Platoon that was setting up a perimeter, they uncovered a crate well inside was sweat shirts from USC university of California.
My heart goes out to our Vietnam Vets whom fought a war that never should've happened.
"It did happen, 58,967 of our Military members died in Vietnam"
Imagine if it hadn't . 3 /4 of the wrold would be communist .
Would you like to hear a true story of a honorably discharged V.V. when I finally got out I drove to my dads bar in nowhere TX 200 miles to nearest big city.I pulled up in my 69' Chevy Camaro SS jumped out on cloud 9 so good to be out of military gonna see friends,famaliy went to open the door of my fathers bar A Mexican slammed it shut,told me my kind ain't welcome here.now he had no idea who I was been gone few years,he never saw me before but my hair cut gave me away.after some kind shock hit me first off this is my dads bar I used sneak in back door steal beer,play pool,second off this Mexican came across border a 2 yrs ago disrespecting me in my country,I asked him to follow me over to the side where we hitched the horses,he did,then I gave him a west Texas ass whooping,went inside hug my dad mom never said a word until now.welcome home.member of 173rd army R.O.T.C national champs 3 times,then the 96th S.A.C. usaf.let God judge me.
We entered an Asian country that we refused to understand with an enemy that we also refused to understand. Our South Vietnamese allies were incredibly corrupt and WITHOUT the dogged conviction of the Viet Cong, who knew that to bleed us would weaken resolve as it would also be broadcast to TV's back home. Basically the West badly underestimated the East. The men and women we sent over there went above and beyond and were betrayed by their civilian leaders and brass who were afraid to tell those SAME leaders what they didn't want to hear. DID WE LEARN ANYTHING??
@@keithanderson8488 sweet .
"Dont mind me, I'm just video taping this shit!!"
Balls of steel!
My Dad left Canada to become an American and join the Army to go to Vietnam. He was 101st, N 75th Rangers, and 5th Group SF. I heard few stories but not many. He retired with his 20 years. I am very proud of him.
Your dad was a bad ass sob. This is what we needed in Vietnam. And I to was proud of him. Thanks for your post Terry. Kevin 101st Airborne Infantry Oct 68 to Oct 69. God bless them all.
Tự hào gì??? Chúng mày là lũ khốn kiếp
I missed it by 2 years.
You should be proud.
Tiger Force?
Trust me A Vietnam Veteran is the bad-ass, you don't want to mess with. God bless our Vietnam Veterans Go Army
What happens when you mess with one?
Don’t mess with someone in their 70’s. Let it go Rambo.
I turned 21 in Phu Cat S Vietnam. lol I don’t know why people are scared of us.
This guy just called me a nutcase. Roger That. Is his handle.
@@Sallibotz what happens if I don’t let it go. Will you hit me with your Zimmer frame or throw a box of pills at me. You’re 70. What you gonna do princess
I was 10 y/o in 1966. I remember one Sunday morning in the spring. I was listening to a radio station broadcast of a "Face The Nation" type show. The host was interviewing two Pentagon officials who stated that "we expect to be out of Vietnam by the end of the year".
I read the letters my neighbors son sent his Mother. He wrote about the many things he was told to do. You could hear his tears in his words. Don came home. But, he never really came back. Twelve months later he took his own life. He couldn't get the images out of his head. PTSD, is treatable, just share your feelings and get help. ❤
My brother-in-law served his tour in 68-69. 101 airborne, 121st division. He was a combat medic. He passed in 2009. He was a very good man.
❤️
Killing raping women and killing children , isn’t good my friend. Maybe go back to school? Before you do something wrong that you actually think is right….
@@leonleon2276 STFU bitch that shit happens in all wars on both sides.
My friend the 101st airborne is the division so I'm confused? I'm a veteran and a 101st Airborne division vet at that and I've never heard of the 121st division of the 101st Airborne division. There are 1st through 4th brigade and there is the 101st aviation regiment of the 101st and some special troops battalions but no 121st lol do people not think this stuff is verifiable? Maybe your telling the truth and just confused but do t say things like that you don't know are facts cause veterans look at those comments to my friend
@@outlawandoutdoorstv9901 121st infantry division.
No country should send people into war, without being prepared for the aftermath. I have nothing but respect and honor for all who served, as well as those who did not come back. My heart goes out to those who served, but came home with PTSD. There is no cure.
There are plenty of ways to manage ptsd but republicans refuse to fund them. They prefer soldiers that don't get ptsd, or get captured.
There are a few studies that show different now.
The 101st fought some battles in Vietnam where mere words can not describe the the difficulty they overcame. This video is about some exceedingly tough soldiers.
You are right about that. We had to be wild and take chances that others would not take.
Ahh it wasn't that bad...
Thank You Viet Nam Vets. Thanks Very Much - Lumpy
@APCOPILOT sure thing edge lord
You're very welcome
@APCOPILOT Fuck off shit disturber.
Wish we had listened to JFK he had fought in the Pacific and totally aware of what entering Vietnam was beyond advising....
That is the real reason they killed him the military industrial complex!!!
@APCOPILOT
UR
Correct about the carpet bombing in the body count....
2 million innocent civilians died because of Nixon and LBJ...
Not to mention the military industrial complex....
Our friend did 2 tours in Nam. When be came back from 2nd tour he was different. We were told that he saw alot of his griends die in front of him. He could not live amoung us because he would get flashbacks. The doctors sent him a hospital in the US to get the help.he needed. He is still there.
Thank you to all of the Screaming Eagles that went before me.
You allowed me to follow in your boot prints !
I hope I have honored you guys.
Rendezvous with Destiny !!!
502nd INF !!!
STRIKE !
"Tiger Force was the name of a long-range reconnaissance patrol unit[1] of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry, 1st Brigade (Separate), 101st Airborne Division, which fought in the Vietnam War from November 1965 to November 1967.[2]:22-3 The unit gained notoriety after investigations during the course of the war and decades afterwards revealed extensive war crimes against civilians, which numbered into the hundreds.[3]"
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@@ralphbernhard1757 who asked?
@@eziokill9112 Nobody.
Why should I have to wait for someone to "ask"?
@@ralphbernhard1757 because then like now no one would give a shit.
@@eziokill9112 What makes you think anybody cares about dumb "hero worshipping"?
My Father was 82nd Airborne 173rd Ranger Battalion LRRP, SGT He was awarded the Bronze Star, purple heart 1966, and 1967, my Father passed in 2020, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Father in law served in Vietnam 68-69 B-2 501 101st airborne in the A Shau valley . One tough dude. Very seldom speaks about it...
I served with B Co. 1st 501st Inf. 2nd Bde. 101st Abn. '67-'68. Went over with them from Ft. Campbell during Operation Eagle Thrust in Dec. 1967. Tell your father-in-law I said .......welcome home! I'm dying from Agent Orange. Airborne!......all the way.
I’m in Hue Vietnam right now, and it surprised me that most of us call it the Vietnam War,,, here they call it the American War.
And there "evil" partners in crime
Because it was created by Usa
hey dude.look up American civil war.
there's like 28 different names for it.
Hey, while your there, why don't you go beat up some communists?
@@professionaljihadi4052 sadly you don't have to go that far to beat up communists, just go to the nearest college or big city there's millions right here.
Thanks to all American veterans who have served during the Vietnam war.
Thanks for what? Raping and killing women and children? Killing entire families and villages? F*ck u
@@layuponthedownlow You think the V.C. and N.V.A. didn't commit atrocities? War is never clean and I'll bet you have never seen it, so shut your pie hole.
@@georgesakellaropoulos8162 US military should be tried just like in nuremberg and put to death all of them, including their citizens and politicians
@@layuponthedownlow go back to China or Russia you little piece of crap punk.
Chết đừng bốc mộ mang về Việt Nam nhé
My father served in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam and was blinded there in 1967.
My father was
101st 1/327 Tiger Force & A 2/17 CAV-VN 67-68 82nd A 2/504 Infantry Fort Bragg in Vietnam too.. But now he is prison for life with out.. for 2 murders.
My father, Gail Ward Thomsen, was killed on Nov. 7, 1967. He was a member of 1/327th, Tiger Force.
Rest In Peace , father. I'll see you soon. Todd
Hello, I just saw your message and noticed it said see you soon.
You are welcome to tell me to piss off but I was a bit worried when I read the see you soon bit.
I know you don't know me but I would of not felt right if I hadn't just asked if everything is ok?
@@buddikus . I thank you for your concern, sincerely. I've been out of work for 5 months, my Mom's health is failing, bills are past due, my years of sobriety went out the window last thursday and I got a DUI on the 3rd anniversary of my Dad's passing, ( the man who raised me after my father was killed) My life is a joke, I'm a failure and I let my family down.
Shit man, I am so sorry to hear that fella.
I am a recovering addict and I keep relapsing so I completely understand and 3 days ago I was in a similar mindset.
I had spent all my money, my motorcycle is off the road and needs repairing and I cannot help pay the bills.
I turned 35 yesterday and I still live at home with my mum, I lost both of my brothers to the big C and Cystic Fibrosis so I can completely understand how you feel.
I know you don't know me at all but I am more than happy to talk.
I know words are pretty useless when things are that bad but I just have a feeling I was supposed to see your comment and I really hope things get better for you man.
I am on here a lot cos I am still on lockdown here in the UK so if you want to talk I'm here bro.
Both of you, please hang tough. Even though you may not believe it, there are people who will be adversely affected by your giving up. You can beat this, just have faith in yourselves and others.
My grandpa was in the 101st airborne division and he was a sharpshooter. Got sent home after being either shot or hit with shrapnel (still have his bloodied uniform with 101st airborne patch and sharpshooter patch). Died to diseases/cancer caused from Agent Orange. He died before I got to meet him so everything here was told by my dad and the coat from my grandpas uniform. Wish he was still alive because I bet being dropped behind enemy lines as a sniper was extremely terrifying.
My hat off to all my brothers who served. Black an White. I enlisted but they wouldn't take me cause of asthma
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My Dad was sniper qualified and declined and was a door gunner. 101st airborne screaming eagles. He was in something he got a special thing for called, call sign Dracula. Enemy thought they were vampires. 69-71 RIP Dad because of agent orange. His conscious wouldn't let him be a sniper, as a door gunner he was the decoy of the war.😊
Love how the music could also fit an old NFL Films highlight video....
Great documentary. Thank you Vietnam Veterans 100%🎗🎗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
My Brother was a 101 st Airborne in 1987 he died coming home from sinai in Gander Newfoundland was the worst plane disaster in history of the Aiborne these men hold a special spot in my heart forever strong 101 st Airborne Screaming eagles 🦅 🇺🇸
Sorry for your loss…
In Memory of 101 St Airborne !
Have you seen the tears of joy ?
From the mother, father, girl, and boy
For the paratroopers coming home far away
Some have passed but their souls remained today
Some felt down in Normandy or Khe Sanh
Some felt down in Korea or Okinawa
We all embrace you in our warm hearts
Your spirits have never faded away
Thanks for Serving America ,
Tuan Vo
California, summer 2020
Thank you to all that gave and are still giving. !
Not the Communists, only the Americans.
Here on this Veterans Day I want to thank all of the men of men for there sacrifice. Thank You
The way my late uncle (A tunnel rat) described the VC and NVA (Not an exact quote): "They were hard, little bastards. They struck fast, struck hard and disappeared like ghosts into the jungle. The WORST part was, you didn't know who was who. You could be going through a village on a patrol or trying to enjoy some r&r and you didn't know if they were mixed in with the crowd."
Raymond King Afghanistan is no different. You don’t know who the enemy is.
You're mainly talking about the VC. The NVA were a professional military who had uniforms and would engage in medium to large battles. It is true that many were sent south to augment the VC and participated in the same manner you described. Both were very formidable and much more experienced in war, as they fought the Japanese and French before us. The majority of the NVA was up near the dmz in I corps. That's where the Marines were stationed. The NVA was also in the Central Highlands in II corps and the iron triangle northeast of Saigon in III corps. Outside those areas were the VC, who controlled 90% of the countryside.
Raul Llera if the Americans did that, MORE south Vietnamese would join north Vietnam, realizing the horrors that America does to them. If fact, they did, that’s how so many troops were join Nva and VC, either by being forced to, or bloodthirsty for vengeance.
Steven Hunter obvious
Just like Iraq and Afghanistan , you would think our military epuld have learned
We just thought we cleared the area! Then we found tunnels with more rations than we had!
1968-1969, 101st, 3rd Brigade, B/2/319th Arty, A Shau Valley---well, I made it back to the world!
Roger Borroel thank you for your service!
Your welcome, and thank-you.
Thanks at least you gave more info than saying nam 71-72 thank you much respect I would fight if it was for a war I’d believe in
No problem Jorden, thanks!
Roger Borroel, Thank you for your Service and Welcome Home
Great unit! NVA and VC were hardcore. Hate to think what it would have been like if they had choppers!!
The Vietnamese fought to expell the French, who set up a puppet government in Saigon, to rule over farmers that tended Rubber trees. They asked for help from America, in the 40's all thru the 60's, but America refused their calls for help. Then Russia said they would help and America didn't like that, then it all went to hell...
richard bolling 100% true! Thank you for posting this.
Correct, but you forget Japan in the 40's
You got it all wrong Jr Chuck Norris gave Ho Chi Minh the fatal death touch and all of a sudden a melee broke out ...This is were Lee Marvin recruits a team of invisible warriors to take the city of Saigon and Hanoi they are still in command to this day truth be told
you mean the rubber trees owned by MICHELIN?the rubber trees that,if they were injured by any bullet,
shell or bomb,a military investigation would insue & the culprit responsible for supplying coordinates of said injurious fire mission,was bestowed w/a $1,000,000 that would b gleaned from whatever income this member of allied fighting force,
over the rest of his working life.
those rubber trees
the USA fought in Europe in WWI because of the fight among the royal family. than in the middle part of the century we had to fight in Pacific and Europe again because of the bloody war between Hitler and Stalin as to what form of shitty communism is to rule the world and than again communist start as hell hole war in Korea. hell, Vietnam, the americans have just able to recover the last foreign war and you bitch about how they treat you. we are not the Dogs of War for the world. Brave men left their homes and life to fight for you and many died there. be grateful.
I can't imagine the amount of "Fortunate son" these guys had to listen to.
my grandpa was in the 101 crazy to see him on youtube it brang tears to his eyes
It was likely his mates that never returned that brought the waterworks.
During the Vietnam war I was one of the lucky soldiers who went to Germany. My hat is off for all those who went to Vietnam... First infantry division fifth field artillery Fort Riley.
Junction city is a shithole
I took an exam to join the army. It was easy but I failed. The same with the Air Force, National Guard, all except the Navy. I served 3 tours on 3 different aircraft carriers, USS Rangercva61,USS Oriskany and The USS Constellation with the V-1 division and been in Da-Nang. My dream was to be a soldier. Vietnam was my death which. It didn't happened. Careful what you which for, am 70 years old now, still standing.
To all vets i want personally thank u for ur service .its u brave men and woman that make the USA great
Yeah besides the war crimminals. They can rot in hell.
Thank you for your reply. Former LRSD / ABN INF combat vet.
@Claudia Juarez Greyhound is Ready ,When U Are.
She already has a town named for her, and it isn't that far away.
@Joseph Babica I'll tell you how it is , you suck,🤑
Great footage that I have never seen before. I served with a lot of Vietnam vet lifers in the regular army infantry in the early 80s
101st Airborne was a bad ass outfit. One of the 1st in South-Vietnam. Early spring saw a brigade of the 101st in the Central -Highlands South-Vietnam.
There was an operation with 3 USofA divisions involved in the Central-Highland operation; 101st Airborne, 1st Cavalry Division, and a battalion of the 25th Infantry Division(Tropical Lightning) by early-mid summer 1966!
The Viet Cong and NVA were in their own country fighting an invading force. Sad to say that force was American. By the way, I am a vet and a patriot but I know right from wrong.
They weren't in their own country. No different than North Korea invading South Korea.
At least America resisted the spread of horrible communist disease militarily -- that's the only thing that these commie bastards understand. Otherwise they will take over and turn any country into a prison.
@@leonidyevseyev888 They DID take over. And Americans left. Along with Canadian and Aussie forces.
And now, well almost every American household has an item with "Made in China" written on it. 🤬
@@leonidyevseyev888 * Cough, cough - 2020 election - Cough *
And, White from Wong (wink).
I was with the no Slack battalion 101st airborne bravo Company 1969-1970
No Slack Brothers 2/327 101st Airborne 1971-72 .
You guys are bad asses! Much love and respect to you. 3-327 95-99.
Rob James thank you for your service
Big whip
Yes my husband died from agent orange on the DMZ in Quang Tri province 1969 to 1970 !!!
My father was 101st lost him in June of 72
God bless your family you have my deepest condolences and respect.
Thank you for your service sir, may you Rest In Peace.
I'm sorry.
RIP
Did a month on the Iwo jima.... Med cruise... Finished 5 more months on the LPD Raleigh ..USMC. 71-75
Neil..... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Also USMC
(NOW USMC MESSED UP BY LIBERAL COMMANDANT.)
GOT RID OF USMC TANKS....WHAATTTTT!
"The long, hard task of ferretting out the Communist enemy begins."
50 years later....
Yep. But the "ferreting" out has stopped and we pay their salaries and pensions now.
And now they are here in our government.
Thank you for your service.tidewater Virginia
What blows my mind is the fact that due to costs, our military ranks weren't issued body armor like troops use today. Even a basic, bullet resistant police vest equivalent of the time, would have given me peace of mind from arms fire but I know there's no true defense against kamikaze attacks, napalm, shellings, ambushes, and traps. I think my helm would have been fused to my head for fear of never taking it off. The bugs, venomous snakes, crocs, quick sand, rat tunnels, snipers, trench foot, dehydration, heat exhaustion, shell shock, sleep deprivation, morale slump, immoral commanding officers, etc....there was just too much going on at one time to process for comfort.
America didn’t win in Vietnam because the government thought it would be better to refight Falkenhyan’s side of Verdun, a war of attrition. We all know how that ended up for Germany. You had only the resources to continue the fight but not to win the war. By the time it became apparent the American public would not support this strategy it was to late. The course of the war and the necessary resources were out of reach. In World War II it was understood by the allies that the war needed a speedy end with a tangible goal. In Nam a tangible goal and a short war we’re both possible early on but as the war continued on it became increasingly difficult for America, much like France before, to support. The Johnson government had already lost the confidence of the people.
Trying to win a War with your Soldiers having one hand tied behind their back was a Travesty. Rules of engagement were politically motivated. The biggest
mistake was not moving Infantry into Laos & Cambodia
and physically blocking the Ho Chi Minh Trail. This was
confirmed by General Giap himself in an interview in 1980. He stated that they would have to revert to small scale Guerilla Tactics and not been able make large movement of Men & Materials into the South. Although
we dropped more tonnage of Bombs on the Trail than we dropped on Germany & Japan combined, it was ineffective, because they constantly changed the Routes and used electronic counter measures as simple as putting
batteries on trees so they would give off an electrical impulse
that would be picked up by Aerial Surveillance to mimic
traffic where there was none. But Johnson & Nixon
both lacked the will and would sacrifice lives
rather than wage war with a winning strategy. Every Commander in the Theater wanted to pursue the Strategy
of Blocking the Trail and were flat out told no, direct from the Whitehouse. There are numerous Plans archived @ the Pentagon to implement that strategy.
My uncle was in the 101st. Airborne. He served nearly a full tour , had to have his appendix removed. He rarely spoke of his time there , just that it was hell on earth. After returning to the states he built his own house and became a psychiatrist for teenagers.
Amazing vid never seen some many hueys. Man back then people felt more decent and upright
My uncle was with the artillery of the 101. He survived two attempts to over run two different forward fire bases.
Do you know the names of them pal
@@danday8596
His name was also
Lee Kronforst.
A drunk driver crossed the center line my uncle went off the road to avoid the drunk but jumped his 64 Mustang into a culvert and died on impact. That was shortly after he rotated back to the world and long before I was born.
So I don't have any names to go with the faces in the many slides from his senior trip 💥
He wasn't going up the hill at Hamburg Hill but across the valley unleashing hell with artillery during the battle.
And today there's lots and lots of vientamise refugees communities in California , those people were the ones that benefit because now they're in America
Watching from Greece.hi everybody.
Great documentary.
About 1976 in London two of my work colleagues. Both had dual nationality US/UK. One born US and brought up there the other born UK but family moved to US in his early teens. Both finished High School and went to Vietnam, in talking they were both in units alongside each other at the same time, but had never met.
Hardcore footage... but such propoganda... love these old school "documentries"
Much respect to every man and woman who served in that hell hole. You did your jobs, you are heros to me. I graduated high school 1975, I missed the war. But I don't know if I would have had even half the balls you had to go, I hope I would. You fight for your country, your families. I'm sorry our country treated you like shit. Bless all of you. ❤️
The LAST thing they fought for was their Country. Get used to it.
@@martybisschoff6000 what did they fight for?
Thank you for your support, we didn't get much when we got home.
Terri Satterfield> what did they fight for?
_Nothing!_ That's the whole damn point. They should never have been there in the first place. The US soldiers should never have gone there, never have fought, never have killed, never have died. Vietnam was not threatening the US like the Nazis did. They didn't even go there to steal oil or something like with Iraq; the whole thing was a BS proxy war with Russia because some politicians didn't like communism. Many people died because of BS politics.
John Richarts> Thank you for your support, we didn't get much when we got home.
That's because news spread of the numerous atrocities that _some_ US soldiers were committing, so you all ended up getting the flack for that. :-( The whole thing was bad from start to finish and there were no winners. The Vietnamese died, the Americans died, and nobody gained a damn thing. That's why that war is so notorious.
i guess i did not miss a thing after all! I was so lucky and blessed to not of gone over there!!!!!!
My uncle Richard Rocco was in 101 won the metal of honor he was more proud of winning the the San Antonio Chile cook off lol
His chili must be amazing
My stepdad was a marine back in nam
@Lambo Lambo thank you for your service you are a real American
Lol
We have to learn how this insanity was perpetrated so we ensure it will never happen again. The damage and trauma from this evil tragedy is still rippling through the world and will forever.
Jimi Hendrix was in the 101 though he did not participate in the war, thankfully. Thank You Vets for your service!
Von Musklaus I'd say fuck you for disrespecting brave people for seemingly no reason
@Von Musklaus I bet your chickensht ass don't have the guts to walk up and say that to one of them or another American vet.
4 tours is crazy! He has my admiration. Cav 2/7 Infantry
Do you know Heronimo Lopez? From 1963-1965 he was at Ft Campbell KY 101 Airborne Div. He served in Nam. He was a Spec5 in 1965 and managed the G3 operations Annex at Ft Campbell. He was married with 2 children. He was from New York City. He'd be 78 to 80 years old by June 2022.
You know it’s going to be a awesome the second you hear that particular accent of that time.
A thought for you. Just after the end of WW2 the British clashed with a group of Vietnamese. Because the British were all veterans of jungle warfare they were quickly getting the better of this group and were on the verge of defeating them. But they were stopped by pressure from the US government, The leader of that group. One Ho Chi Minh. Makes you think how different the world would be if they had just been allowed to finish what they were doing.
I served in the 101st in the years 95 thru 97 and yes Jimmi Hendrix was there and I was fortunate enough to be in the same barracks as he was. The rumor in my barracks was he was on the other side of the hall from me. Unfortunately I was moved downstairs later on in my first month to join the rest of my unit. I didn't hear much of my unit in the video. I was 3/187 Rakkasans . I was lucky to be in the service during peace time but if called on I would of joined my brothers anywhere, anytime. God bless the 101st
I remember around 8 years old, watching the National news on tv and hearing 10 troops were killed today. So I asked my dad what a troop was. It's was a soldier.
I remember coming from my grandma's house and picked up by dad after after his work day. Walter Cronkite was show maps of Vietnam about troop movement on our floor model RCA tv. I was at least 5 years old and didn't understand what was going on
in the world.
Well.... i’m glad we saved the race and that Robert Mitchum had a good time😁
My God....what a fucked up war....
Mitchum was a great actor.
Have you seen Cape Fear, the original version? Highly recommended.
Fuck off.
There, CZcams! I watched it. Satisfied?!
It's been trying to get me to watch it for a week.....I broke too😵
Tig Trager me too
You tube is never satisfied😒
Much respects to my uncle, Major Joe Fitts and the 173rd Brigade, 101st Airborne... AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!!
We lost the day we started...
Charles doesn't play Chess...
This is Go!
No rules, no time limits..
My dad was part of MACVSOG and the 101st Air Borne, RIP RB 1953-2017
I'm reading about them in a book now. Much respect to your dad.
Sure was a long tour
Well, that was worth watching.
🇺🇸 How the Fuck did we lose it ?
It was not war it was a police action
@@atanasiovinceformosa38 we gave up it was won.
North Viet General wrote a book they were done.
Ask Nancy Sinatra she was a big help in getting US to give up.
@@dougdownunder5622 so was Jane Fonda !
Great documentary
Thank God I missed being drafted by 3 numbers
I got lucky too.