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How I boosted the morale of my battalion in Vietnam
During the Vietnam War, Stuart Sax served as a United States Army Officer of the 3rd Ordnance Battalion from March 1969 to March 1970. Sax played a significant role in boosting the morale of his unit. He was in charge of setting up a radio station that would broadcast news and music to the battalion. Sax goes into more detail about his full experience in Vietnam, especially during his last three months, which took a drastic change. Thank you for your service, Stuart, and welcome home!
For inquiries or to suggest a veteran or historical witness comfortable with being interviewed on my channel, please email me at lukeb.filmperia@gmail.com. It is important to preserve history!
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Ex-CIA spy shares her time undercover in Moscow
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Meet Martha Peterson, the first-ever female CIA spy in Moscow. After her husband was killed in Vietnam as a CIA paramilitary officer, she decided to apply herself. After being accepted into the agency in 1973, she was taught Russian in preparation for her assignment to Moscow. From 1975 to 1977, she spied on the Soviets and served as a handler for Aleksandr Ogorodnik (code-named TRIGON). It was...
Vietnam veteran shares how the war impacted his life
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David Hollar, a Vietnam veteran and author, spent his tour overseas as an infantry officer. He served in the U.S. Army for three years and deployed to South Vietnam from September 1969 to August 1970. Hollar opens up about his time leading a platoon at age 25 during his tour, going into grave detail about the horrors of war. When Hollar returned home, he noticed how he had changed both physical...
WWII Marine recalls using flamethrowers on Iwo Jima
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Charles "Ches" Clapper was born in Pennsylvania on December 25th, 1925. When Clapper turned 18, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. Clapper's job was as a flamethrower operator, where he saw intense combat in Guam and Iwo Jima. Thank you for your service, Charles! Thank you, Kymberly, for arranging this interview too. For inquiries or to suggest a vetera...
Republican Congressman shares his stance on support for Ukraine & Israel @RepDavidRouzer
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David Rouzer is a GOP Congressman representing the state of North Carolina. Today, I interviewed him about his stance on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. We discussed various topics regarding these two conflicts, as well as a few domestic issues in the country, such as the crisis at the border and the threat posed by Communist China. I appreciate Congressman Rouzer for taking the time out of his b...
Stationed behind the front lines during the Korean War
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Roy Lettieri served in the USMC during the Korean War. During his time overseas, he was stationed behind the frontlines. Lettieri would transition from manning an anti-aircraft gun to serving as the driver for his unit’s Colonel. After serving 4 years, Lettieri believed that Korean War veterans were forgotten compared to the treatment of WWII veterans just years before. Thank you for your servi...
Late Cold War CIA propaganda officer to best-selling author
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Towards the end of the Cold War, Joe Goldberg was attending college when he was recruited by the CIA. He became a Covert Action Officer and assisted with the creation of Anti-Soviet videos. Goldberg would spend hours a day watching newsreels regarding enemy nations of the United States. After his time with the CIA, Goldberg worked as a corporate intelligence director, international political co...
Flying Huey helicopters in Vietnam to the horrific treatment of returning home
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From 1968 to 1971, Wayne Boyce served in the United States Army Security Agency. During his time in Vietnam, he flew in Huey helicopters, relaying the coordinates of enemy targets, resulting in artillery or air strikes being called in. When Wayne’s tour was over, he remembers the poor treatment he received upon returning to the states. We appreciate your sacrifice to our country, Wayne, and wel...
Former Green Beret recalls combat in Haiti, Iraq, and Afghanistan
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For over 28 years, Jeff Kirkham operated as a Green Beret, deploying to various places during his career. After a few years on active duty and being sent to Haiti, Jeff went into the reserves. During that time, he spent 4 years as an undercover DEA agent, gaining valuable experience for what he would need later on. When 9/11 happened, Jeff was called back for active duty for the invasion of Ira...
94-year-old veteran's post-WWII experience in Japan and the Korean War
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Robert "Gene" McQuery grew up during the Great Depression in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. He remembers as a teenager when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. By the time Gene was eligible to join the service, the war had already ended. Regardless, he wanted a change of life, so he enlisted in the United States Army Air Force in September 1946. His first assignment was in post-Japan, recalling the aft...
Reporting the wars in Somalia, Haiti, and the Balkans | Sean Naylor interview #4
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During his career at Army Times, Sean Naylor extensively covered the U.S. involvement in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. This video is one of several covering his experiences in wartime journalism. Additionally, Sean is known for his authorship of “Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda” and “Relentless Strike: The Secret History of Joint Special Opera...
Being a journalist during the invasion of Iraq | Sean Naylor interview part #3
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For over two decades, Sean Naylor worked for Army Times, reporting on U.S. involvement in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. When the Iraq War started, Sean accompanied a U.S. Army convoy to report on the invasion. This video is just one of several about his wartime journalism career. Sean is also the author of “Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda” and...
Operation Anaconda in 2002 Afghanistan from a journalist’s perspective | Sean Naylor interview #2
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Sean Naylor has over 20 years of experience as a reporter for Army Times. Throughout his career, he covered the U.S. involvement in Somalia, Haiti, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Sean talks about his perspective as a reporter during Operation Anaconda in 2002. He went on to write the book "Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda" and later "Relentless Strike: The Secr...
Reporting on the Soviet-Afghan War with the Mujahideen | Sean Naylor interview #1
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Reporting on the Soviet-Afghan War with the Mujahideen | Sean Naylor interview #1
The reality of being an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam
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The reality of being an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam
Canadian WWII vet recalls landing on D-Day’s First Wave ​⁠​⁠​⁠@ZachDunnTV
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Canadian WWII vet recalls landing on D-Day’s First Wave ​⁠​⁠​⁠@ZachDunnTV
Stationed at an artillery fire base during the Vietnam War
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Stationed at an artillery fire base during the Vietnam War
Ex-Navy Seal speaks about his training & fighting in Iraq/Afghanistan
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Ex-Navy Seal speaks about his training & fighting in Iraq/Afghanistan
Fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to Korea and Vietnam
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Fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to Korea and Vietnam
Author of “Surviving The Lion’s Den” explains his novels on Iran's threat to West | Matt Scott
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Author of “Surviving The Lion’s Den” explains his novels on Iran's threat to West | Matt Scott
WWII veteran recalls kamikaze attacks and Nagasaki’s aftermath
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WWII veteran recalls kamikaze attacks and Nagasaki’s aftermath
Ex-CIA Spy recalls her deployment in Baghdad + espionage author | Rare I.S Berry interview
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Ex-CIA Spy recalls her deployment in Baghdad espionage author | Rare I.S Berry interview
Growing up in the Blitz as a teenager during WWII | Historical witness interview
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Growing up in the Blitz as a teenager during WWII | Historical witness interview
Invasion of Grenada & Panama to professional mercenary | Dale Comstock interview
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Invasion of Grenada & Panama to professional mercenary | Dale Comstock interview
Survivor of Nazi medical experiments explains the history of the Holocaust | Sami Steigmann
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Survivor of Nazi medical experiments explains the history of the Holocaust | Sami Steigmann
101-year-old General Bud Anderson recalls being a WWII triple ace fighter pilot | Rare interview
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101-year-old General Bud Anderson recalls being a WWII triple ace fighter pilot | Rare interview
Pat Mac recalls spying on the Soviets + Delta Force war stories in the Balkans & Iraq @patmcnamara
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Pat Mac recalls spying on the Soviets Delta Force war stories in the Balkans & Iraq @patmcnamara
Growing up and escaping Fidel Castro’s regime as a child | Survivor of Communism interview
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Growing up and escaping Fidel Castro’s regime as a child | Survivor of Communism interview
Guadalcanal, Operation Dragoon, & Pacific Theater | Bob Miller U.S Navy interview part 2
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Guadalcanal, Operation Dragoon, & Pacific Theater | Bob Miller U.S Navy interview part 2
Battle of the Atlantic & U.S invasion of French North Africa | Bob Miller U.S Navy interview part 1
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Battle of the Atlantic & U.S invasion of French North Africa | Bob Miller U.S Navy interview part 1

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ohmypaper
    @ohmypaper 18 годин тому

    I wonder if this clever and kind lady ever reflect on a thought that she was an accomplice to suicide of her agent. I don’t blame her but when she says “it was his choice” I wonder how much it helps

  • @trobson9952
    @trobson9952 23 години тому

    Very informative . Thanks

  • @elladowling2005
    @elladowling2005 4 дні тому

    WELL WELL AMERICAN HAVE SAME METODS LIKE RUSSIAN , COUNTRY FIRST ABOVE ANYTHINK

  • @CanadaFree-ce9jn
    @CanadaFree-ce9jn 4 дні тому

    The Trigon story is famous, it is so nice to hear the other side of the story. Trigon didn't just kill himself to avoid torture, he killed himself to protect all his secrets. The use of females is the classic use the enemies cultural assumptions against them.

  • @roseoreillysievers6057
    @roseoreillysievers6057 4 дні тому

    Martha, I remember you in Moscow. We played darts at the embassy with you and Steve. You are amazing

  • @roseoreillysievers6057
    @roseoreillysievers6057 4 дні тому

    We were in Moscow and met Martha Peterson at the American Embassy. We used to play darts with her and another guy named Steve. My husband was with Pan American Airways. I have her book "The Widow Spy".

  • @jackiebinns6205
    @jackiebinns6205 7 днів тому

    Tulsi Gabard is a Russian spy 😮

    • @shaunehuolohan5736
      @shaunehuolohan5736 6 днів тому

      When you don't like the truth. Attack the person's credibility 😢

  • @ElkoJohn
    @ElkoJohn 9 днів тому

    She is a very nice, sincere lady, but I defer to Oliver Stone regarding the dark side of the CIA.

  • @earlhaywood4372
    @earlhaywood4372 10 днів тому

    She rambles on so aimlessly and is so boring, I can't see her being a good spy , unless she bored her followers to death.

  • @johncranwell3783
    @johncranwell3783 11 днів тому

    Thank you for this interview and sharing it with us. I found it thoroughly interesting and informative…..

  • @cobar5342
    @cobar5342 13 днів тому

    The CIA is an evil as the KGB

  • @user-ye9vz1er3p
    @user-ye9vz1er3p 15 днів тому

    Wow!! As this amazing woman was chatting, I could visualize her steps picking up and delivering. What a treasure she was and is. Thank you for the story!

  • @ExploringCabinsandMines
    @ExploringCabinsandMines 16 днів тому

    Now the CIA works inside the US

  • @zzip0
    @zzip0 17 днів тому

    A real bad-ass grandma. I wish i knew her when she was 27..... This most have been an experience!

  • @moncorp1
    @moncorp1 17 днів тому

    Hey Martha, I used to travel to Russia up until a couple of years before the chicom virus. I've been numerous times on business. You're not missing anything. Russia is a hole. I hated every minute i was there. Met some friends that I email occasionally, but other than that, its good riddance. Its just a dirty hole with a McDonalds and some flashing lights here and there. Grumpy, mopey people. Too much traffic in the big cities, just like anywhere else. I don't miss it at all. Bunch of drunks. Can't tell you how many fatalities I've seen where drunks were hit by cars and you'd see them laid out dead in the street. I hate freakin' vodka and I can't tell you how much of it I've drank because that's what they do. Every business dinner everyone ends up wasted because the vodka comes out. Best thing that ever happened was the chicom virus and Putin invading Ukraine. Now I'll never have to go back.

  • @ID30394
    @ID30394 17 днів тому

    Good video to watch since I just ordered a book on the lives of the first four women in the CIA when it was a legit outfit.

  • @kated4359
    @kated4359 18 днів тому

    She is such a brave woman.💝

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 19 днів тому

    Are enemies are within now

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 19 днів тому

    Very smart interesting woman in a fascinating life

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 19 днів тому

    Communism stinks

  • @seanohare5488
    @seanohare5488 19 днів тому

    Wow cameras in fountain pens

  • @sphinxios
    @sphinxios 19 днів тому

    parkplatz is a german wrord so this is in DDR and not in moscow, the best spy is the one you will never think is one

  • @jiyushugi1085
    @jiyushugi1085 19 днів тому

    Ladies interested in a woman who lived a very eventual life during and between the two world wars should search for Gusti Stridsberg, an Austrian heiress who became a communist sympathizer, journalist, Soviet agent, nurse during the Spanish Civil War, and much more.....

  • @bryanchannell7715
    @bryanchannell7715 20 днів тому

    The problem she had was they kgb in Moscow doesn't need to follow , they have checkpoints and just my personal experience she traveled way too much for somebody who had a job to work and then travel for hours and hours . It's not common 😅 .

  • @CNSTAdventures
    @CNSTAdventures 20 днів тому

    When your grandma is a straight badass!!

  • @bdcochran01
    @bdcochran01 20 днів тому

    Not surprised at all. 1. A few years ago, I was at a dance program in Bakersfield. War by war, starting with WW2, veterans and/or widows/widowers of service people were asked to stand. As the wars went by, more and more women were standing. When it came to the Gulf Wars, the women rising outnumbered the men. I was impressed. 2. Never underestimate the skills and potential of other people.

  • @ottomondo1368
    @ottomondo1368 21 день тому

    Your husband trained “Irregular troops”? You mean terrorists? 😂. Glad you helped stab our ally against the Nazis in the back? Pay off traitors? How can this woman not be embarrassed by her arrogance?

  • @paulmitchell5349
    @paulmitchell5349 21 день тому

    Who really thinks the Cold War ended ?

    • @seanohare5488
      @seanohare5488 19 днів тому

      True more about superpower imperialism

  • @schontasm
    @schontasm 21 день тому

    Wow. English for 2 seconds, American for 2000.

  • @maurotolari9215
    @maurotolari9215 21 день тому

    The KGB did employ women, though not nessasaraly agents, to seduce embassy employees and marine guards to obtain information.

  • @samking4179
    @samking4179 21 день тому

    2:14 ... seems like a rational decision. "my husband got himself killed worked for these dipshits. why don't I give it a try?"

  • @user-tj8wv7ri7d
    @user-tj8wv7ri7d 21 день тому

    The 70's were very interesting times, and she was a very capable and brave lady. God Bless you and thank you. Mikhail

  • @user-dc8zv8to3b
    @user-dc8zv8to3b 21 день тому

    "committed suicide during interrogation" - the coomon account about this story is very much incredible. KGB operatives should have Ogorodnik hand-cuffed, put him into van and get him to Lefortovo KGB detention center. All interrogations should be done just after that in prison ONLY. Instead, we are told about poisoned pen, suicide, and all that BS. It's an absolutely incredible lie. Just look at the footage of catching the GT-SPHERA agent, Adolf Tolkacheff (here on the UT, "Агент Сфера или 10 миллиардов сребреников") and the way the operatives handled him.

  • @h.w.6481
    @h.w.6481 22 дні тому

    Great learning experience Martha, my blessings to your late husband John. Congrads on moving forward in life and making a difference. You Rock...!

  • @johntait491
    @johntait491 22 дні тому

    Well done Martha. 👍👍👍

  • @k_DAN
    @k_DAN 22 дні тому

    If true, this video would have been a blockbuster with millions of views just for the reason that a CIA agent is stating that " we had a lot of indicators that they were planning something big " before 911.

  • @PrettyGoodLookin
    @PrettyGoodLookin 22 дні тому

    A true CIA person would never share this type of stuff in a YT video.

    • @k_DAN
      @k_DAN 22 дні тому

      She really was just a low level clerk lol

    • @davidcollin1436
      @davidcollin1436 10 днів тому

      You know nothing

  • @paperback10
    @paperback10 22 дні тому

    Amazing courage!

  • @mikibiasion4634
    @mikibiasion4634 23 дні тому

    Husband was killed 15 months on the job and she thought it is good idea to start with the same job . Lol

  • @Sonofwill
    @Sonofwill 23 дні тому

    KGB did use women! lol 😂 Also it was men that as always suffer the most, at hands of other men, more than women, women have the power of suduction, at their disposal unless you your a man who bumps into a gay man, and then you can seduce a Russian lol 😂

  • @kathyhoskin8350
    @kathyhoskin8350 24 дні тому

    Fascinating!

  • @delsiemohler3191
    @delsiemohler3191 24 дні тому

    INSPIRING.!!!

  • @feraudyh
    @feraudyh 25 днів тому

    Polygraphed? Do they still take that seriously?

    • @davidcollin1436
      @davidcollin1436 10 днів тому

      Used as an interrogation tool, voice stress analysis is more important

  • @aryabastani
    @aryabastani 25 днів тому

    She's very impressive. Bravo lady.

  • @smugglednews7453
    @smugglednews7453 25 днів тому

    Superlative. Pure storytelling

  • @TheRightONe-et3gh
    @TheRightONe-et3gh 25 днів тому

    Disgusting

  • @heth300
    @heth300 26 днів тому

    I read a book about this guy, 'Trigon'. I believe it was in the book 'Moscow Rules' by Tony and Jonna Mendez.

  • @DaveSCameron
    @DaveSCameron 27 днів тому

    Bravo ma’am, much love and respect from this English man and awful to hear about your husband. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸🗽⚽️

  • @dmitrym3757
    @dmitrym3757 27 днів тому

    Soviet Union was one of the greatest evils. "You live in the heaven, and if you don't agree, you will be shot right in the head". Breaks my heart, that now in Russia this attitude is getting kinda reversed, it's being viewed as a glorious empire rather than murderous hell hole which it was.

  • @bondniko
    @bondniko 28 днів тому

    Oh, yes. She faught like a bull during her apprehension at the brigde in Moscow