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I remember watching it on the news with my Father. Who just returned from from over there. He was on a helicopter carrier full of Marines. He take was the military had their hands tied by politicians. The military knew where they NVA were but for whatever reasons could not take them out. Had to wait to be attacked most of the time. Retired because of the discuss with what he experienced.
When my draft number came up a three on my 18th birthday, he told me to wait for the letter. Not to jump the gun and join up right away. Guess what never got the letter, didn't ask way either.
I remember one story of them getting the wounded out of a valley. He said there were hundreds of dead VC armed with crossbows spears and knifes. The plan was to get weapons from our guys. Had no idea of what air power and automatic weapons were capable of. Wrapped themselves up like mummies and carried ladders into battle also. He also said they were HOPPED UP on DRUGS!
Barney
Last edited by Oerets; 05-12-2014 at 11:26 AM.
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