The First Battle of Vietnam | The Battle of la Drang | Veteran Stories

In the first major engagement of the war between regular U.S. and North Vietnamese forces, Col. Tony Nadal and his fellow 3rd Brigade, 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile) launched the first heliborne assault of its kind against the North Vietnamese forces. This three day battle resulted in the loss of thousands of lives, and tested the limits of both armies capabilities. It was later depicted in the book and film We Were Solders Once.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Retired Colonel Tony Nadal joins special forces
01:53 President Johnson raises the troop levels
02:10 Vietnam November 1965 and the battle of la Drang
05:33 Leading the team to save split up B company at the battle of la Drang
07:49 The end of la Drang, first battle of Vietnam

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    @AARP6 ай бұрын

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  • @BinhNguyen-mo9sc

    @BinhNguyen-mo9sc

    5 ай бұрын

    Lũ chó cướp mỹ muôn kiếp bị nguyền rủa.

  • @winchellcraig9981
    @winchellcraig99818 жыл бұрын

    Tony and I were classmates at the Marine Corps Command & Staff College, 1970 - 1971. I am glad to know he is well and thriving. He's a fine, fine officer, and I'm proud to call him "friend."

  • @tomunderwood6367

    @tomunderwood6367

    7 жыл бұрын

    Jock Craig that you for your service

  • @dr_dacosta7870

    @dr_dacosta7870

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service.

  • @mupdegraph

    @mupdegraph

    7 жыл бұрын

    Much love to you man. Thank you for your service!

  • @Yorker1998

    @Yorker1998

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.

  • @joshanderson3315

    @joshanderson3315

    7 жыл бұрын

    Bless you and thank you for your service!

  • @iii-ei5cv
    @iii-ei5cv5 жыл бұрын

    "I always felt my job was to move towards the sound of the guns" Respect

  • @unitedchainsofamerica

    @unitedchainsofamerica

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a violent brainwashed guy

  • @ChangedMountain1

    @ChangedMountain1

    4 жыл бұрын

    James Wolpert that’s a very ignorant comment

  • @petermortimer6303

    @petermortimer6303

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@unitedchainsofamerica He was a professional career officer who cared for his soldiers. It is the job of a person who chooses to be a soldier and especially an infantry soldier, to move towards the sound of the guns.

  • @karlkarlsson3302

    @karlkarlsson3302

    4 жыл бұрын

    No man should want to go to battle.vietnam was a useless war, as is many of America’s wars

  • @keltechkelz2425

    @keltechkelz2425

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Stevo bevo james wofpussy couldn't lace my boots

  • @timrue8898
    @timrue88983 күн бұрын

    God bless you. As an Air Force veteran that served from 1986-1990. My years were during peacetime. Thank you for your bravery and ultimate sacrifice to our country.

  • @tomsmith5216
    @tomsmith5216 Жыл бұрын

    I was a Huey crew chief. My job was whatever the guys on the ground needed. It was an honor for me to serve them. Our company motto was "Nothing Impossible".

  • @shiftingsandsgames

    @shiftingsandsgames

    Жыл бұрын

    f you gangsters

  • @phillip9937

    @phillip9937

    Жыл бұрын

    7 Sergeant wisdom I'm trying to get this out sorry wisdom I'm trying to deal with life as it is proud to serve it a different time and age thank God we're all we all came back two Wars Korea hurry up and Desert Shield storm liberation of Kuwait and it was a little nasty thank God you serve this man

  • @johnbarthram2761

    @johnbarthram2761

    Жыл бұрын

    Respect.

  • @rickeyhall9994

    @rickeyhall9994

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇲

  • @naybur74

    @naybur74

    9 ай бұрын

    thank sir for your bravery!

  • @johnbarthram2761
    @johnbarthram2761 Жыл бұрын

    Respect to all the Vietnam vets, love from the uk 🇬🇧

  • @jesavino1255

    @jesavino1255

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @jaydensen1934
    @jaydensen19342 жыл бұрын

    My dad was a South Vietnamese soldier he fought in Saigon during the Tet Offensive,after that, The Fall of Saigon his brother took his family in a Huey then the heli was sprayed with North Vietnamese bullets but he landed on the aircraft carrier USS midway.

  • @youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692

    @youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692

    Жыл бұрын

    The sad thing is South Vietnam could have easily held on. But the US withdrew all military support, which included ammunition shipments and helping with gear. While the USSR, China etc kept supplying the North.

  • @jaygonya8383

    @jaygonya8383

    Жыл бұрын

    @@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 wrong

  • @Nam-id7kj

    @Nam-id7kj

    Жыл бұрын

    @@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 True, thank you 93rd Democrat congress for throwing all of the Vietnamese, Nam Vets & those who gave all under the bus.

  • @NONO-oy1cu

    @NONO-oy1cu

    Жыл бұрын

    @@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 that's not true the US pretty much gave away millions of dollars in terms of equipment when they were withdrawing. The problem with south vietnam is the same with Afghanistan. They could not hold on their own

  • @huutrongnguyen4741

    @huutrongnguyen4741

    11 ай бұрын

    Vậy là bố bạn là ngụy nô rồi 😅😅😅

  • @pietessers4821
    @pietessers482111 ай бұрын

    I read the book "We were soldiers once" and now I'm asking myself: How could anyone possibly be more courageous than the young soldiers like Tony Nadal and his men?

  • @expertizer

    @expertizer

    10 ай бұрын

    They had no choice.

  • @QuadrupleJMontage

    @QuadrupleJMontage

    7 ай бұрын

    @@expertizer Exactly they got drafted to fight and die in a pointless war

  • @nance2023

    @nance2023

    7 ай бұрын

    My dad was there with them. 1st Cav. Wo2 Best scout ever

  • @andrewminnich5106

    @andrewminnich5106

    17 күн бұрын

    ​@expertizer clown comment..many of these men were veterans of previous wars and or volunteers..

  • @andrewminnich5106

    @andrewminnich5106

    17 күн бұрын

    ​@QuadrupleJMontage don't be a clown..numerous veterans of previous wars and volunteers

  • @elimlim2990
    @elimlim2990 Жыл бұрын

    I could never finish watching about this war...I would cry all the time..My beloved Husband served from 68..70...It hunted Him all his life..served 30 years...Rip Master Chief Mertel..RIP..till we meet again...Thank you and God Bless Our Troops....Salute..

  • @tac6044

    @tac6044

    Жыл бұрын

    You will indeed see him again. I can promise you that. Everything is okay.

  • @elimlim2990

    @elimlim2990

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tac6044 it's funny..becaused sometimes I would dream about My beloved Hubby...and Im sure in Heaven.." everyone is young...He's no longer in pain and was Happy..I always documents all my dreams about Hiwhere m as soon as I wake up and then call my Son and told Him about His Dad.....such a beautiful place where he's at..."smoking his cigar " which was his fav" God Bless Our Troops...we would have been married 55 years ....I was His only Love...( He often tell me)

  • @IN54ANE
    @IN54ANE4 жыл бұрын

    Seeing all those M16's jamming gives me anxiety

  • @kirkjones9639

    @kirkjones9639

    4 жыл бұрын

    They jammed a lot back then. Since they didn't issue cleaning kits for the 16, a lot of us (Echo Co. 1st Recon) managed to get relatives to send us .22 cal. cleaning kits. A guy named Kakas, somehow got his mom to send him 20 Winchester .22 cal. cleaning kits, with extra bottles of Hoppe's #9. Those kits saved more lives then she can ever know. God bless you Mrs. Kakas. Too this day, other than small game hunting and shooting at a range for cheap grins and giggles, the 16 and M-4 remain pretty fair doorstops. Neither of those weapons compare in any way shape or form to my LR-308 or M-14. I saw way too many young men die, trying to unfuck a 16. Stoner is probably still pissed about what Colt and the Army did to his design. You can disagree but I'm a Marine and it will just go easier, on you, if you just remember that I'm right. As always YMMV.;-)

  • @johnnyjrotten59

    @johnnyjrotten59

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hot dirty weapons do that

  • @HiTechOilCo

    @HiTechOilCo

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kirkjones9639 - They M16 had problems jamming because the gunpowder used was cheap and jammed up the gun. The problem was rectified when a better grade of gunpowder was used.

  • @DiaperGranny11

    @DiaperGranny11

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@kirkjones9639 Thank you for your service and welcome home 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @astrofrk

    @astrofrk

    4 жыл бұрын

    @das wright The same can be said for the SKS, perhaps even more so.

  • @Vietnam_Chr0nicles
    @Vietnam_Chr0nicles2 жыл бұрын

    I have been living in Vietnam for 6 months now. Learning about the war from the Vietnamese perspective has really has been fascinating. It amazes me how forgiving and kind their culture is towards Americans even after this war

  • @NguyenThien-gr9mv

    @NguyenThien-gr9mv

    Жыл бұрын

    Cảm ơn bạn

  • @Vietnam_Chr0nicles

    @Vietnam_Chr0nicles

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NguyenThien-gr9mv I've been here for two years now. I love it here and never want to leave

  • @bullcrap9409

    @bullcrap9409

    11 ай бұрын

    Had same thought when I was there 14 years ago. While talking to one young woman in a small town, I notice an older man sitting on a stool behind her. He was sitting on a stool in front of their small house. I asked here (my buddy and both being Cdns) why we weren’t getting more grief from people because it would be easy to assume we were Americans. She basically said the war was a king time ago. And just them the old man - who was her grandfather- stood up, and turned towards us. Only then do I see his right side…and that he was missing his right arm. Other big cultural wale-up was going to the War Museum in Hanoi. Right after entering there is a big 3d model of a famous battle. And we got confused reading the info plaque beside it, because the year of the battle was far earlier than the 1960s. Then we caught on… where we think if the Bietnam War being the US Vs Vietnam? For the Vietnamese it was just one of the many wars they’d fought, including major ones with France and with China. (The 3d display was from a famous battle with the French). Big lesson in perspective!

  • @bwana-ma-coo-bah425

    @bwana-ma-coo-bah425

    9 ай бұрын

    make sure you visit the war museum.

  • @andrewh5457
    @andrewh54572 жыл бұрын

    I've never been in a war zone, unlike my late father, I can't even imagine what it must be like, I have the greatest respect, admiration and thanks to all vets.

  • @MrTsampson100

    @MrTsampson100

    11 ай бұрын

    ❤ 🎯🙏🏿

  • @willh5847
    @willh58472 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see that the men that fought in Vietnam are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve. The war they fought in may not have been popular, but they served their country just the same as those who did in Korea, WWII, and the wars before. Their bravery is no less amazing either. They deserved so much better from the US than what they received.

  • @jmac5023

    @jmac5023

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well said, as a Canadian that believes the US soldiers did their duties bravely as it was a totally different war. If you havent seen it their is a doc somewhere here on youtube about US soldiers building gun trucks. EDIT: there instead of their , sorry guys

  • @borninvincible

    @borninvincible

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, they were lied to and sent off to die for a country that doesn't care about them.

  • @lyngo2544

    @lyngo2544

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some important points such as Truong Son Road suffered 4,000,000 tons of bombs; Although Khe Sanh is an area only 8 km² wide between the two sides, in just 77 days the battle of Khe Sanh suffered 110,000 tons of bombs and bullets, making this the place where bombs and bullets suffered the most in history; Demilitarized Zone 17th Parallel (Vietnam Demilitarized Zone - DMZ); Fork copper fortune; Operation Rolling Thunder dropped 864,000 tons of bombs, killing and injuring 72,000 Vietnamese civilians, Quang Tri and especially in the ancient citadel and town in 1972 suffered 328 bombs, 9552 rounds of bullets. 105mm, 55 rounds of 155mm artillery shells, 8164 rounds of 175mm artillery shells, more than 615 shells, the destructive power of 7 atomic bombs on Hiroshima, etc., and many more places in Vietnam where the ground still contains bombs.

  • @kevinicity01

    @kevinicity01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Could not have said it better.

  • @TheAmericanInfidel

    @TheAmericanInfidel

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@borninvincible Ego-tripping under the guise of empathy, I see.

  • @cavscout62
    @cavscout623 жыл бұрын

    I was trained by Vietnam Combat Vets upon entering the U.S. Army in the summer of ‘79 and I’m telling you these Men were Outstanding Soldiers. They demanded excellence from trainees and would work with each individual as well as the entire group to ensure we had every advantage they could impart to us through their own personal experience! Thank you!

  • @tex346

    @tex346

    Жыл бұрын

    Benning IOBC myself in the summer of 79. They were outstanding and seeing them dismissed ended my thoughts of making the Army a career.

  • @phupham1157
    @phupham11573 жыл бұрын

    As a Vietnamese, I sincerely thank you for all Vietnam Vets who have fought for what is right! Even though you have been looked down by your own countrymen. We, Vietnamese, will and always be grateful for all the sacrifices and shed blood that all the Vietnam Vets had made. Lest we forget!!

  • @pineapplehd6577

    @pineapplehd6577

    3 жыл бұрын

    are you north or south Vietnamese

  • @rubikyeuthuong4402

    @rubikyeuthuong4402

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're no longer Vietnamese, you're Vietnamese American. So stop saying on behalf of Vietnameses.

  • @rubikyeuthuong4402

    @rubikyeuthuong4402

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vietnamese American, not the other way around.

  • @pineapplehd6577

    @pineapplehd6577

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nguyentuanninh Ninh84 dame thing anyway

  • @lenguyenthi7766

    @lenguyenthi7766

    3 жыл бұрын

    you're Vietnamese American. So stop saying on behalf of Vietnameses.

  • @ArmaGuyz
    @ArmaGuyz Жыл бұрын

    I met a man who flew 6-8 trips on a medevac helicopter into LZ Xray out of Pleiku many years ago when I was working at a Weslake Ace Hardware. He had an Oxygen tank with him and he was wearing a 7th Cav Hat. I struck up a conversation and asked if I could shake his hand to meet someone who lived through that was an experience I wont ever forget but it wasnt the first person I met who had defied the odds. My own Grandfather was a D-Day Survivor of Omaha beach. Nothing but respect for these men.

  • @stacyhazelwood4033
    @stacyhazelwood40335 ай бұрын

    My uncle, Jerry Bennett, fought in the battle of Ia Drang. He was in the 1st battalion 7th calvary. He is one of the guys in the pic from Time Magazine carrying a fellow soldier to a helicopter. I did not know this till a few years ago. He never talked about it and we were told to never ask him about it growing up. He has always been a good man.

  • @coreyhansen4241
    @coreyhansen42416 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Tony Nadal. My name is Corey, and I just saw your video, and I would like to say that I'm sorry that you lost some of your fellow Americans and friends in Vietnam. At the same time , I want to say welcome home from Vietnam and thank you for your service. Corey Hansen.

  • @JimOrr44
    @JimOrr446 жыл бұрын

    No one remembers the OTHER battle at Ia Drang the day after Xray was cleared.- LZ ALBANY. We were ambushed on our way back to Albany from Xray. Our losses at Albany were much higher than Xray. We refer to it as "The Forgotten Battle". Maybe they'll make a movie about us someday. 2/7 Cav "Garryowen' !!

  • @dirksimmang

    @dirksimmang

    5 жыл бұрын

    the only way for anyone to know is from someone who was there..

  • @jasonkoster3102

    @jasonkoster3102

    5 жыл бұрын

    Welcome home!

  • @MrDlfen721

    @MrDlfen721

    5 жыл бұрын

    I served HHC, 2Bn 7th US Calvary. Gary Owen! Thank you for your service..Welcome Home!

  • @patrickwalls1407

    @patrickwalls1407

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hope they do make a movie about your service. if smart they would consult you for accurate history. paying well to boot. welcome home and thank you for your service.

  • @MrFiumefreddo

    @MrFiumefreddo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Did you know Rick Rescorla Sir?

  • @destincasimiro6984
    @destincasimiro698416 күн бұрын

    To everyone who served in Vietnam thank you for your service, and I'm so sorry for what you guys had to go through! May God Bless You and your family's...

  • @MrLebix
    @MrLebix2 жыл бұрын

    We were soldiers once … and young. Respect! 👍🏻

  • @thetruthhurts4054
    @thetruthhurts40545 жыл бұрын

    My father was there 67-69 lrrp. I remember thinking when I found out that my dad served I was shocked. Such a kind gentle caring man that at 1 time my father was a real badass. Rip Robert G. Simon US Army Vietnam 67-69 LRRP.

  • @tac6044

    @tac6044

    Жыл бұрын

    My father was also a LRRP 67-68. Sorry you lost your father. Mine is still alive and well. Has always been very humble.

  • @Tide12NC
    @Tide12NC4 жыл бұрын

    Both of my Granddads and some of my great uncles fought in WW2. To all of you who’ve served and fought, thank you. My family and I thank you. 🇺🇸

  • @genebigs1749
    @genebigs17493 жыл бұрын

    A true American hero. I have undying love, gratitude and respect for all U.S. veterans. God bless these brave men!

  • @davidnguyen1151
    @davidnguyen11513 жыл бұрын

    As a 1st Generation Vietnamese American, I thank all of the veterans for your service and sacrifice.

  • @tommythheb4067

    @tommythheb4067

    3 жыл бұрын

    lol what a clown 😂😂😂😂

  • @ChaseMcCain81

    @ChaseMcCain81

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tommythheb4067?

  • @theburgernoder2441

    @theburgernoder2441

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tommythheb4067 man just let the man vibe

  • @Mika30041975

    @Mika30041975

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tommythheb4067 A clown laughs and does nothing more.

  • @whyareyoureadingthis5308

    @whyareyoureadingthis5308

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tommythheb4067 how

  • @Paco..448
    @Paco..4483 жыл бұрын

    Salute to my uncle Luis Perez Perez.. born and raised in Puerto Rico.. served in Vietnam.. and my brother Juan Lopez Perez. Served in Iraq.. Iraqi freedom.. saludos mi hermano y mi tio.. 🇵🇷👍

  • @yourdad4766

    @yourdad4766

    2 жыл бұрын

    Salud

  • @Paco..448

    @Paco..448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yourdad4766 👍

  • @williamhawck266

    @williamhawck266

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome that is

  • @gerardmackan4372
    @gerardmackan4372 Жыл бұрын

    My brother-in-law was in this battle. He just went to a nursing home due to dementia. God bless you Barry

  • @marklchapman2785
    @marklchapman278511 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your service it brings me to tears to think about all the young men were left behind🇺🇸

  • @staceyhenderson9334
    @staceyhenderson93342 жыл бұрын

    I love everyone of you veterans with all my heart. You are my heroes.

  • @edgarteran1894

    @edgarteran1894

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love them also. I thank you all veterans that helped Vietnam and now it's a good place to travel and it's a beautiful country. All of you veterans you have my heart and soul for giving us freedom and the vietnamese that we are finally friends. To all soliders. I salute you. I have to stop now because I have a lump in my throat. Love you all

  • @hellion6737

    @hellion6737

    Жыл бұрын

    @@edgarteran1894 Its the north Vietnamese whom deserve the real recognition, they saw their families being bombed yet they pushed on.

  • @vladiator8120
    @vladiator81204 жыл бұрын

    I have a neighbor that served in Vietnam, Marines. There's one particular story he told me about. His platoon was conducting a patrol down a typical route and were ambushed. His platoon buddy in front him was shot and killed from the initial attack while he himself was wounded pretty good during that initial attack but was able to take cover and fire his weapon. Fortunately he said his platoon managed to push back their enemy after inflicting lots of casulties. But he says he never forgets his buddy that got killed in front of him. So much respect to these Vietnam veterans.

  • @TheScouseassassin
    @TheScouseassassin8 жыл бұрын

    I just finished the book. I'm afraid this short clip does not portray the absolute horror that befell those troops, it was quite shocking!

  • @oncall21

    @oncall21

    5 жыл бұрын

    And the horror for the Vietnamese at the time????

  • @kymrobinson7986

    @kymrobinson7986

    5 жыл бұрын

    you see innocent civilians living in their homeland are props for men of glory to stand above in history. So any horror, tragedy and misery suffered by them is meaningless to the jingoists.

  • @damienholland9244

    @damienholland9244

    5 жыл бұрын

    Pales in comparison to the horrors Vietnamese civilians faced by said troops.

  • @szn7548

    @szn7548

    5 жыл бұрын

    Imagine what vietnamese civilians went through.

  • @fabricioJiuJitsu

    @fabricioJiuJitsu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Karolis - After USA leaves Vietnam the good guys from Red Khmer just killed 3 million of innocent civilians....

  • @anikbinashraf
    @anikbinashraf9 ай бұрын

    When your Country Calls, You go...Salute Sir...

  • @amirardat1068

    @amirardat1068

    3 ай бұрын

    What a brainwashed way of thinking. They are invaders and literal terrorists

  • @primarch02
    @primarch0210 ай бұрын

    I'm S.Korean. My granpa was a Marine in Vietnam war. I'm very proud of him..

  • @anhtrinh7782

    @anhtrinh7782

    3 ай бұрын

    Những người lính quê nhà các bạn đã thảm sát cả một thị trấn nhỏ của vietnam chúng tôi ,nhưng đã là quá khứ chúng tôi vẫn luôn yêu quý tất cả các quốc gia vì một hoà bình và phát triển

  • @ralphsanchico2452
    @ralphsanchico24526 жыл бұрын

    And this is what SO pains me about war. The soldier doesn't care about the politics that puts them in battle, they just follow orders because they are soldiers. The politician doesn't care about the soldiers they put into battles because they are soldiers and they follow orders!

  • @moc0_o

    @moc0_o

    5 жыл бұрын

    Soldiers are idiots. I don't mean they are born idiots but made ones.

  • @OBS.Rey__

    @OBS.Rey__

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @a.2419

    @a.2419

    5 жыл бұрын

    War is old men talking and young men dying

  • @RCmack

    @RCmack

    5 жыл бұрын

    Many politicians never fought in a war. Some didn't even serve in the military. John McCain was a proud American and would have made an excellent commander in chief. He fought in Vietnam in the late '60's.

  • @biz4twobiz463

    @biz4twobiz463

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ralph Sanchico ... To simplified to such a complex equation. But, I disagree with you regarding the politician not caring about the soldiers. I believe most politicians do care, but have to make the tough decision to use force. The soldier has a job. It is to fight wars and protect the country.

  • @adrianoxenham362
    @adrianoxenham3624 жыл бұрын

    My admiration goes out to those that served, fought and died in the Vietnam war

  • @jordanferguson4158

    @jordanferguson4158

    4 жыл бұрын

    People don't realize how messed up that war was. Then soldiers were spit on when they made it home.

  • @stanleybuggey7517

    @stanleybuggey7517

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jordanferguson4158 Roger That

  • @petersirom492

    @petersirom492

    4 жыл бұрын

    They fought for nothing. Shame on Gvt of America..why did you invad Vietnam and then you lost 58.000 your young soldiers. They died for your demands. They got nothing return. If you didnt invad Vietnam then no one died in both side. 😭😭😭 I am from Vietnam.

  • @cletusvandamme6262

    @cletusvandamme6262

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@petersirom492 "Hindsight is 20/20." As an American, I respect all those who answered the call, and I mourn all of those killed and maimed.

  • @Icebergeification

    @Icebergeification

    3 жыл бұрын

    But not to the poor farmers who's home was invaded?

  • @roberthirshfield3571
    @roberthirshfield3571Ай бұрын

    Thank you sir an all the brave young men who served in Vietnam

  • @humid-rb7rt
    @humid-rb7rt Жыл бұрын

    I am a 2/5 Cav veteran, peace time thankfully, I served under men like this, they were our First Sargents and Command Sargent Majors and my Colonel . They all had CIB’s from Vietnam. I knew if we ever had to go we were in good hands. My thanks, love and devotion are to men like this who I would sacrifice all for. Hoooaahhhhh!

  • @JDLarge
    @JDLarge4 жыл бұрын

    My hats off to you boys who made the grade and paved the way for us younger soldiers. I wasn’t old enough to enlist until 1979 but I have seen my share of the ugly we’ve sworn to protect our country from since. I just retired sept 2019 having 27 years of service over those 40. RIP my brothers and sisters until we meet again. Thanks to all vets who raised their hand but especially those who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice. It could have been any one of us at any time. Welcome home Vietnam vets!

  • @patwiggins6969
    @patwiggins69694 жыл бұрын

    I led a shift at a manufacturing company. One of my guys died in a drunk driving accident. I was devastated. I cannot imagine losing 15 in combat. I know, doesn't come close, right? What I really want to say is thank you for your service. It feels hollow sometimes but truly thank you!

  • @rafaelcarire5345
    @rafaelcarire5345 Жыл бұрын

    As a veteran myself. Why is America free. Thank God for our veterans. GOD BLESS the U.S.A.

  • @themayor6355
    @themayor63552 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to meet this man, shake his hand, and tell him he did a hell of a job helping to protect others. They sure don't make them like this anymore.

  • @butchyshoe

    @butchyshoe

    Жыл бұрын

    We still make these men, they just haven't been tested yet.

  • @DrtyBrd_5.0
    @DrtyBrd_5.07 жыл бұрын

    Thank you all for your service. Brave men. The last of our greatest generation!

  • @duaneredman
    @duaneredman5 жыл бұрын

    My father was there with the 1st of the 9th which was attached to Hal Moore’s group, 1st of the 7th. He is the one who reconned the area and reported back that they were there in ChuPong mountain but did not know the group strength. During this time my father contracted malaria and was evacuated out of the country for several months. We lost my father to cancer in 2007 but we were fortunate enough to attend some of the reunions from 2000 to 2006 of his squadron and he was able to reconnect with many of his fellow soldiers. It was difficult however that after meeting these guys again my father did not want to bring many of those memories back to the surface. I am fortunate that my dad spoke to me about some of the times in Vietnam and since I too have been in the Army Infantry it seemed to help him by having someone to talk to about it.

  • @JLKB-1947

    @JLKB-1947

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ duaneredman . Band of brothers .

  • @nance2023

    @nance2023

    7 ай бұрын

    My dad was there too 7th Cavalry and then it went to the first of the night. His chief weren't officer too I bet your dad knew my dad. I just lost my dad this last March. He was a hero and hell of a scout pilot

  • @nance2023

    @nance2023

    7 ай бұрын

    1st of the 9th I mean

  • @IFreakingEatPeople
    @IFreakingEatPeople3 жыл бұрын

    It’s just amazing to me to see these men in combat with no armor pads or anything literally just a work shirt and some dungarees

  • @arthurfrazier1059

    @arthurfrazier1059

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea, today's military are taken care of. Maybe the government learned from us Viet Nam guys what they needed to GET THE JOB DONE.

  • @samexelby8715

    @samexelby8715

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you ok sir ? This is a war. It’s incredibly Tragic.its not normal for people to Be dying side by side what ever the reason

  • @myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986

    @myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was on OIF in 03-04, 06-07. I was in Nam in 69-71, 1st Marines, In my opinion, would not been able to home the bush and especially the mountains and engage the NVA & Viet Cong The way we did with the gear we had to wear in Iraq.

  • @williampierce4513

    @williampierce4513

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@myjeepwjarebuildpaulsteven7986 Thanks for your service!! If you don't mind me asking, how did you go to vietnam and OIF? comtract work?

  • @TheEx3rgj
    @TheEx3rgj3 жыл бұрын

    From a British veteran, big respect to you Sir, to have a brave leader like yourself inspires your men to be like you and fight as a team for one another. God bless you and your fellow vets.

  • @rudolphwatson1737
    @rudolphwatson17374 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service SIR! and thanks to all the men and women who have served and are serving today! Proud Vietnam Era veteran! 👍👏

  • @2098elk
    @2098elk5 жыл бұрын

    Drafted in November,1965. I really connect to this and the statement "they were my soldiers". The troops on the ground cared about each other. Lest We Forget.

  • @peterkirgan6850
    @peterkirgan68502 жыл бұрын

    To the men of America Australia New Zealand that were involved in this God bless you guys!!!!

  • @michaelrietz9220
    @michaelrietz92203 жыл бұрын

    God bless all those who fight in Vietnam my dad was there for long time spent time prison in Vietnam for 3 years I miss my dad I love my dad and I'm proud of him and I'm proud to know who fought for a country thanks so much

  • @sandraarnold1943
    @sandraarnold19437 жыл бұрын

    Lost my best childhood friend at this battle, was one of his pall bearers at his funeral and turned against the war that day..

  • @KenshinHimura-eb9bv

    @KenshinHimura-eb9bv

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sandra arnold should of supported the war in honor of your friend

  • @ddaverr

    @ddaverr

    7 жыл бұрын

    You support the troops, not the war.

  • @-beathoavenz-459

    @-beathoavenz-459

    7 жыл бұрын

    Sandra arnold honor R.I.P greetings from germany

  • @lansfordlay1891

    @lansfordlay1891

    7 жыл бұрын

    Dave R

  • @Kazyman

    @Kazyman

    7 жыл бұрын

    @ Kenshin....for what...a corporate endeavor? The same thing goes on today, for the sake of the corporate/bank owned world. For what...

  • @ppe4383
    @ppe43834 жыл бұрын

    "when your country calls, you go." but if you need your country/gouvernment it doesent GIVE AF....

  • @unitedchainsofamerica

    @unitedchainsofamerica

    4 жыл бұрын

    Speak the truth brother!!!

  • @woods2353

    @woods2353

    4 жыл бұрын

    "Think not what this country can do for you, but think what you can do for your country"- JFK

  • @kenlucas7025

    @kenlucas7025

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@woods2353 Yeah, and that means you're a fool. Plain and simple. 😁

  • @MrLadyboss86

    @MrLadyboss86

    4 жыл бұрын

    magicae 37 yeah why fund a country that commit genocide killing innocent Palestinians

  • @johnnymclaneutah

    @johnnymclaneutah

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@woods2353 honestly doesn't sound very good way to think.

  • @neil7813
    @neil78132 жыл бұрын

    God bless all those that served this great country when called to do so.

  • @charlesdavis9937
    @charlesdavis99372 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you all. My family has fought in just about every war except Korea. I wished I could follow my family, but I was born with disabilities. I’m the first in my family since 1776 that can’t be a soldier.

  • @randye7097
    @randye70975 жыл бұрын

    I was a bit to young to go to VN. I joined the Army in 1975. I served with many VN vets. Jeepers the tragic stories of heroism. Just those stories haunt me today. I was in for 4 years as a military policeman.

  • @noahdunaway

    @noahdunaway

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service, you are better off to not have went to Vietnam. Our corrupt politicians have blood on their hands. I am a Vietnam combat veteran 69-70, I lost my best friend and many other brothers and it haunts me to this day.

  • @TrinhNguyen-nu3vy
    @TrinhNguyen-nu3vy4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to all who served in the military and in Vietnam.

  • @jonschaefer1463
    @jonschaefer1463 Жыл бұрын

    True courage and honor. Much respect too all of you who gave everything and asked for nothing

  • @michaelpage4199
    @michaelpage41993 жыл бұрын

    All I can say is thank you for your service. Salute.

  • @ArgentAbendAzure
    @ArgentAbendAzure7 жыл бұрын

    I'm reading "We were soldiers once...and young" right now.It's an extraordinary historical telling of these great soldiers by Hal Moore.I certainly recommend it.Thanks to Tony Nadal for telling his story.

  • @HipiO7

    @HipiO7

    7 жыл бұрын

    Read 'Matterhorn' by Karl Marlantes. Probably the best war novel I have read, on par or better than 'With The Old Breed' for me.

  • @fuzznakano

    @fuzznakano

    5 жыл бұрын

    ive read it many times. amazing book. btw im oz not usa

  • @scottriley1913
    @scottriley19135 жыл бұрын

    This was painful and heartbreaking to watch, after 25 years of AD my thoughts and affections now a days are for all the good men I served with, God bless you.

  • @rosanorman8475

    @rosanorman8475

    3 жыл бұрын

    what does AD mean?

  • @usnchief1339

    @usnchief1339

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@rosanorman8475 Active Duty

  • @rosanorman8475

    @rosanorman8475

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@usnchief1339 ok thanks

  • @jayjaybiggs6917
    @jayjaybiggs69172 жыл бұрын

    Worst nightmare of a soldier during the Vietnam war….was a jammed M-16 in a gun fight.

  • @AmericanIdiot7659

    @AmericanIdiot7659

    2 жыл бұрын

    M14: nervous sweating

  • @tomsmith5216

    @tomsmith5216

    Жыл бұрын

    I had an m16. I didn't like it but it never jammed on me.

  • @tikhongilson3770

    @tikhongilson3770

    Жыл бұрын

    Colt has a lot to answer for.

  • @yirehmiyahmagsayo361
    @yirehmiyahmagsayo3613 жыл бұрын

    thats brave fighting over vietnam to survive those wars until now i salute you sir....

  • @anglingnvirginia1346
    @anglingnvirginia13463 жыл бұрын

    I stand beside all my brothers and sisters thanking all generations of veterans of past and present

  • @kathymassey4356
    @kathymassey43568 жыл бұрын

    From the bottom of my heart, I thank you and I welcome you home! God bless all of you.

  • @arturorivera4002
    @arturorivera4002 Жыл бұрын

    We are very proud of you guys the Vietnam veterans.

  • @AuomAk
    @AuomAk Жыл бұрын

    "I'm ready to give my life for my soldiers", not many can say the same in today's generation anymore. Our values and courage have declined a lot.

  • @GoldenGod69

    @GoldenGod69

    Жыл бұрын

    Not true but ok

  • @williammyers3694
    @williammyers36942 жыл бұрын

    I know from first hand our Puerto Rican vets (Dominicans and Cubans too) are second to none. 100% loyal and fierce warriors. Thank them all, they earned it thoroughly.

  • @PhotoDesigner1

    @PhotoDesigner1

    Жыл бұрын

    .... I've never met a "Cuban" vet ..... But I have heard a whole lot of anti-communism blah blah (in Miami).

  • @hob976
    @hob9763 ай бұрын

    That was amazing. Well produced, AARP, dang. And Tony Nadal's story blew my mind!

  • @ronjenkins795
    @ronjenkins7953 күн бұрын

    I will never forget that sound I hear one every once an a while..

  • @johntaylor-lo8qx
    @johntaylor-lo8qx3 жыл бұрын

    This storytelling is second to none !!! Truly a great channel here. I've found a hidden jem. God Bless our finest of warriors.. It's so important these battles are documented. Thank you ❤

  • @fuzzresponder2225
    @fuzzresponder22253 жыл бұрын

    Sir, thank you for your service, sadly most will never know the pain you witnessed!

  • @toddlough5278
    @toddlough52782 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Sir. We need real folks like you now. Keep telling your stories of life. The young folks need to know these things. My uncle was in the G. B's. The Army is the best if the best. Give all. Garry Owes !!!!!

  • @michaelobrien5958
    @michaelobrien595811 ай бұрын

    God bless all these very courageous men. I did not serve with them, but later as a Combat Engineer in the 70s. I'm proud that I served and wore the U.S.Army Uniform. But these men were made a special steed. God Bless them.

  • @deanmaypole4258
    @deanmaypole4258 Жыл бұрын

    Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you and all that have honorably served, thank you so very much 😊

  • @vinnief1766
    @vinnief17665 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tony and to all who have served this Great Country!!!

  • @coryhutchinson7615
    @coryhutchinson76153 жыл бұрын

    This man and many like him & on both sides of the line will never get the amount of love, respect and appreciation that compare to the things they have experienced. Godspeed

  • @jessegodoy1067
    @jessegodoy1067 Жыл бұрын

    I admire you colonel Tony Nadal, you're a brave man, as a matter of fact I admire everyone from the Vietnam war, I think that was a very bad war and all you guys deserve praise and thank you , God bless you and all those who serves in that war.

  • @RamonNadal-Tony

    @RamonNadal-Tony

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. All my soldiers were heroes. Tony Nadal

  • @endoroboto
    @endoroboto5 жыл бұрын

    This was ten times better than We Were Soldiers and it only took a tenth of the time to tell. Thank you for the real story.

  • @angelmarcano5416
    @angelmarcano54167 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Col. Nadal for your unrepayable service to our country and for staying focus while performing valiantly as a leader under attack! I'm so proud to know of your Puerto Rican background! I have seen the movie and read the book We Were Soldiers Once and Young...l was privileged to have the book and DVD of We Were Soldiers Once and Young... signed by General Moore and Mr. Galloway at a reunion of the 11th ACR 'Blackhorse' l will always respect you and salute you! Allons! Nam 70-71

  • @brent4785
    @brent4785 Жыл бұрын

    Sir Thank you for your sacrifice. May God give you peace until you see your friends again

  • @darrelllang4076
    @darrelllang407611 ай бұрын

    Was a truck driver 67-68 with the 543rd , 48 3rd I . We did our best .Thanks to the infantry that always gave us protection.

  • @louisdudycha1406
    @louisdudycha14064 жыл бұрын

    Thank You ALL for your Service, I lost an uncle over there as well!!!

  • @netdog713
    @netdog7133 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service and for remembering those who sacrificed themselves

  • @dragonslayerornstein1242
    @dragonslayerornstein12422 жыл бұрын

    I love the sheer patriotism it takes to answer our country’s call to service. Nothing makes me prouder than that. All those men are enshrined forever for their service and sacrifice to such an ungrateful nation back home. Honor in its finest form. God bless America 🇺🇸

  • @en.copedawg2321
    @en.copedawg23212 жыл бұрын

    That was an intense story! These MUST be preserved and archived. Imagine all the Civil war stories lost to time....Youth is so precious we don't want to corrupt but ... cruel thing Time is to let US forget!

  • @downhill240
    @downhill2405 жыл бұрын

    This man and all those like him deserve not only our respect, they deserve the assurance that we will not betray them by sending them into unnecessary battles. That we will hold their lives sacred.

  • @erlanggaprasetyo1606
    @erlanggaprasetyo16068 жыл бұрын

    "when your country calls..you go" --> A True Patriot, Salute!!

  • @realCevra

    @realCevra

    6 жыл бұрын

    not really, a true patriot goes when his/her country needs him/her to go, not when it calls. the u.s. didn't need anyone to fight in vietnam

  • @slashislashi

    @slashislashi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just bricks in politicians game. Its really awful that a few people can cause a big war. Politicians and the world elite are the winner and the soldiers are just numbers. You americans talk about honor and glory...thats disturbing. Killing other people will never bring honor or glory.

  • @ezymk69

    @ezymk69

    5 жыл бұрын

    Big Bill O'Reilly I hope you are kidding?? Mr Heelspurs is a draft dodger.

  • @richardneagle3177
    @richardneagle31773 жыл бұрын

    Huge huge respect... God bless your brave hearts forever

  • @stevenclair5002
    @stevenclair50022 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank him and all Vietnam veterans for their service ! I wish they would have treated better!!

  • @hazy876
    @hazy8764 жыл бұрын

    Men like this will never be forgotten . The Real Hero’s

  • @schmelzikasefaust8193

    @schmelzikasefaust8193

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hazy: Heroes were the VC who defended their country for decades against foreign invaders

  • @elprimiko5286

    @elprimiko5286

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Ave Republic! each of the 1 million north vietnamese killed in the vietnam war dont

  • @LeQNam
    @LeQNam3 жыл бұрын

    Proud of these men. Thanks for helping our country, from Saigon, South Vietnam

  • @Christianmusic001

    @Christianmusic001

    3 жыл бұрын

    Their bravery and courage was beyond belief.

  • @jerrycrowe8448
    @jerrycrowe84486 ай бұрын

    Iam honored to hear your words as my eldest son is a career canadian soldier and I thank God for people like yourself and so many others that stand and fight for the freedom we enjoy

  • @AlexPerez-kx5kt
    @AlexPerez-kx5kt2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for service fellow Puerto Rican. 🇵🇷

  • @FlyingArmBarU
    @FlyingArmBarU4 жыл бұрын

    "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson is my favourite Vietnam movie ever and this proves that it is probably the most accurate version version of events ever to make the big screen.

  • @iguanapete3809

    @iguanapete3809

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gibson was born in the U.S. His father moved the family to Australia to dodge the draft.

  • @dougboothe739

    @dougboothe739

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fabian I highly recommend reading the book it’s damn good

  • @sandemike

    @sandemike

    3 жыл бұрын

    Except the ending.

  • @walterseaman2556
    @walterseaman25564 жыл бұрын

    My deepest respect, Colonel Nadal...you and your men were truly brave soldiers ! Your country won't forget your sacrifice.

  • @pedrothomas4944
    @pedrothomas4944 Жыл бұрын

    thank u all for u service both sides ,so brave men . THANK U

  • @MrTsampson100
    @MrTsampson10011 ай бұрын

    W0W!! My Heart ❤ still drops when I hear True Stories like this.. May GOD continue to comfort the families, Friends,and Comrades of the brave fallen SOLDIERS. ❤🙌🏾🙏🏿✌🏿💥❤️‍🔥✝️

  • @jaystone7587
    @jaystone75877 жыл бұрын

    Thank you fellas for your service and sacrifice.

  • @davidp8594
    @davidp85948 жыл бұрын

    Thanks to all of you in Air Mobile. (Salute)

  • @brucesherborne408
    @brucesherborne408 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

  • @bhardin2994
    @bhardin2994 Жыл бұрын

    This Video .. This Story is So Very Important to tell.. So Important to Hear .. less We EVER Forget what All These Brave Soldiers did in Vietnam ... May God Richly Bless the Families of the Brave who Never Returned.. And May God Richly Bless this Soldier who is Telling His Story .. Thank You for Your Service Sir.. Thank You for those who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for this Great Country......

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