Battlefield Diaries – Episode 3: Lam Son
March 21, 2010 by admin
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This fact-based series goes beyond the military history books and presents the most compelling personal accounts of war as seen through the eyes of those closest to the action, the rank-and-file soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen. Episode 3: In 1971, American helicopters lifted off from South Vietnam carrying troops to cut supply lines of a mutual enemy, North Vietnam. Although American involvement was restricted to support, the operation left an indelible mark on U.S. A… More >>
Little known facts -during the battle at Lam -Son in Laos, the Americans lost 89 Huey and Cobra helicopters in a two week period to North Vietnamese radar guided weapons. You hear the battles via original radio transmissions. Historical film footage and photos…Interviews with surviving U.S. aircrew vets and N. Vietnamese who were there. Hair-raising….A must have for military history buffs…
Rating: 5 / 5