BRCC PRESENTS - The Siege at Khe Sanh
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- Опубліковано 15 січ 2024
- Dennis Mannion recounts the gripping story of his time in Vietnam, the strain his deployment put on his relationship with his family, and the surreal feeling of being back 30 years later.
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My history teacher was at Khe Sanh and was wounded there. He was a big part of the reason that I decided to enlist 14 years ago! Always remember those legends!
From Canada. Rock and Roll. Someone who has played the role up front making history would make for a great history teacher. All the best !
Thank you for your service brethren.
Semper Fi
Becareful of Skooma my friend. Its very addictive and the elves use the Kajiit to push it to us. Next thing you know you end up as a slave somewere in Morrowind. May you walk on warms sands. - A friendly Argonian.@@skoomasteve6144
Disgusting that they sent a whole generation of talented, bright, and courageous young American men to a foreign jungle - to fight a bunch of rice farmers only to profit the hands of a select few..
Thanks for bringing these stories to light. These guys deserve better than they got.
The Seige of Firebase Gloria, to me, was the best movie showing this action.
I agree, President Johnson was a rathey. Send everybody over there for no reason at all
The entire thing was a shit show.. it was really up to the guys on the ground to figure out a way to survive cause they weren't getting any help
Many vets suffer from survivors guilt. I lost 17 friends in 24 yrs flying fighters. Only three were killed in action. The other guys died in training accidents. Flying low, fast and at night was dangerous. As I near 70 I find it harder to cope thinking about the wonderful life I was able to enjoy when so many good friends never got the chance. Memorial Day is not just another long weekend for many of us. Thank you for your service, Marine.
I went to college and avoided those last couple years when we all knew the war was over but kids were still dying. My two best friends went in. None of us went to Vietnam to fight. I went to college, Kevin loaded bombs in Avianno Italy and Dave became a covert Intelligence Officer. We all were spared what we feared because you took the tough path. Thank you. You are a soldier and more than that you are a warrior. I have a son who is a Marine now. He had four hot tours, two in Iraq and two in Afghanistan. Some of us are warriors. Thankfully.
they live thru you. trust me . they love that you are still here to remember and honor them. they live through you. dont forget.
I was shocked to hear a Seal team guy explain that the most dangerous places were often in training. He said under water around a carrier is the most dangerous place.
I can’t imagine flying low altitude at high speeds at night. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
I turn 71 in Nov, ‘24. For me, when that fixed wing prop fighter came over us with the 50’s blazing, I immediately felt safer. I caught the very tail end in 72. Because we withdrew, I didn’t serve but 4 months. That was enough for me. Beside friends, both American and Vietnamese, being killed, remembering those who lost their live at my hands still run through my mind. That line in Dances With Wolves started a whole new hurdle for me. Something like “Why don’t he write home?”
The fact that we were fighting to keep communism from spreading, which we did, seems to have been lost to history.
God BLESS you for your LIVING SACRIFICE in DEFENSE of DEMOCRACY whatever others may say otherwise!👍🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am a friend of Dennis Mannion and fellow Board member of the Khe Sanh Veterans. As an Army 1Lt, I was OIC of 2 light tanks and 2 Quad 50 machine gun mounts at the Khe Sanh Combat Base during the siege. Dennis has always been an incredible communicator and this video story is one of his best! Semper Fi
Did you guys ever get to see the enemy or did they just shell you?
Thank you for your service Lieutenant, you and your men’s role at Khe Sanh will never be forgotten. My grandfather was at Marble Mountain south of Denang. Thank you.
Wait, his FBI agent dad shook down Notre Dame administration so his son could avoid the draft?
My cousin Aubrey David McClelland was a Marine at khe Snah he was killed in 68
@@wadedavies3924 I can 100% guarantee you’d do the same if your son was about to get dragged into a war you knew was corrupt and failing?
I am 75 I turned 19 in October 67 in November I was in Nam. In February I was at the Rock Pile from there to Khe Sanh to 881 south. Fun times at Vietnam Tech where i was educated about real world life and death. Semper Fi my brothers.
'66-'67 RVN, every day was a holiday, every meal was a banquet. Came back intact, and glad it wasn't "tacked in".
Thank you for your service Sir.
Welcome home! Thank you for your service 🫡🇺🇸
I was with "Mike" 1st Platoon 2nd Squad. How about you?
Thank you
Dennis came to my history classes every year for at least 10 years. He made such an impact on my students. He is a wonderful human being. He inspired me to bring in other veterans from WWII, Vietnam, Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. I remain so grateful for his friendship.
As an American I'm ashamed at the way my fellow Americans treated the soldiers when they got home. I wasn't born until '71 & I'm as thoroughly anti-war as any person... but our soldiers _never_ deserve to be treated horribly for decisions they didn't make that were actually made by politicians in DC. I've read where some soldiers changed outta their dress uniforms & into their civies at the first bathroom they saw after landing, just so they wouldn't be identified as returning soldiers & harassed. That's a dam shame & a disgrace imo. Thank you for your service Mr. Mannion 🇺🇸🇺🇸
My uncle is USMC Lance Corporal Thomas Buono who fought this battle, and I'm proud of him for his service.
I hope I can get you guys to interview my grandpa some day, he hardly talks about his time at Vietnam, he's only opened up to me about a few things, but if we can record his story that would be a great gift for him and the family. He was an immigrant from Mexico as a fisherman and didn't speak English, to gain US Citizenship he joined the Marine Corps and was immediately thrust into the Vietnam war. He served for 25 years retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant with his last conflict being Desert Storm. He is one of the main reasons I continue my education, help immigrants, and continue to push myself to new heights in my career. Love you Tata es un honor ser tu nieto.
Mis respetos compa, although I didn't have family who served I did grow up in a military town so I have old friends who were in the military some who were in the GWOT and those who were infantry/or actually saw or lived some stuff don't talk about much at all.
I would love to hear your tata's story.
Sir it’s up to you to record an interview with your grandfather and post it, you have a duty to get the story before it’s to late
“Los Hijos de Hernandez” -Los Tigres del Norte must rip his heart each time he hears it.
Please do the interview with your grandpa. He deserves it
You might want to do some research into the way these type of oral history cases can be made with the best result. Also, study the missions your grandfather served in so you know yourself what he is telling you about. Also learn to recognise signs of upcoming distress while he is talking. Avoid the danger of reviving a possible ptsd. Contact a military historian whom has covered the units your granddad served in. Ask him to assist you with your project. Don’t feel the need to publicise anything.
Usually the beginning of these are kinda dull, but the way this vet starts, holy smokes. What a guy.
This man came and gave a presentation to our class on his time in Vietnam , it was really special because his son was our football coach as well as our English teacher, thank you mr mannion for letting your dad talk to us.
I have never been so proud to be a Marine than I am right now. Knowing I wear the same EGA as this Honorable Marine! SEMPER FIDELIS ✝ ❤
We need more videos and interviews like this. To honor these men, to preserve their stories and document the history. Outstanding doc 🇺🇸
I was there at both the combat base and up on861A I was a corpsman with ECHO 2/26 I was put up there to replace a doc that was wounded and medivaced after an assault by the NVA that nearly overran them .
I had been in the field with third platoon ECHO 2/26 for 5months before KheSanh but I came down with dysentery and intestinal parasites, and anemia . And the Bn surgeon had me held at BAS in Phu Bai . And since I was with ECHO before , he sent me up there to rejoin my company . I was scared , but I went to be with my brothers . I stayed up there until I was ordered back down to to the combat base , where I huddled with the rats and the incoming. I stayed there until the seige was over . KheSanh was a meat grinder , and I live with it every day . I served with the bravest men I have ever known and probably ever will know . They are true heroes . Thank you for letting me tell my story .
Thanks doc! Much love!
Hey Doc. Semper Fi. Just a Thank God you made it back. Doc did you ever run into Delmar Paul, he was there during the siege.
Semper Fi
Welcome home devil dog thank you for your service 🫡🇺🇸
The bravest men I've ever seen in combat were U.S. Navy Corpsmen. As a Marine, their bravery was inspiring. M co, 3/5, 1st CAG,Tet68-Oct69
I love and appreciate these vids soo much . Thanks to all who have served and sacrificed for America.
No disrespect to the soldiers, but seriously, this was a mistake that started immediately after WWII, we could have had decent relations with those people, they modeled their own declaration of independence on ours. Had Roosevelt lived it probably would not have happened. But instead we chose to support the French continued colonization of the region. Truman is the most overrated president in our history, his poor judgement got us into two wars that could have been avoided, Korea and the Vietnam.
@@PraiseDog politics and men on the ground are 2 different things. Of course it could have been handled way differently. Don't miss the forest for the trees here man I agree with everything you said. My comment is to those who were drafted and vouleenteerd and did the best they could. I love and appreciate all u.s. combat forces in any conflict since our independence. Regardless of the politics.
Thanks for sharing this story with me. Thank all the veterans who have put their life on the line so me and my family are safe. God bless you all.
I met this guy walking on a trail in Connecticut good man thank you for your service sir
That was solid filmmaking-a powerful narrative that only veterans could help another share his warrior’s journey with the real tone, no questioning the context of time, straight up- serve your country🇺🇸 BRCC is telling the important stories around the campfire, but in today’s world thru their digital reach. That was poignant and impressive! 🙏🏻
His parents didn’t want him. Norte Dame didn’t want him. Even God didn’t want to take him. But Marines needed him.
Well, the thing is. When you serve your country, you don’t serve the rightness or wrongness of the war. You are serving your nation and putting your faith in the people we elected to represent us. Whether the Vietnam war was right or wrong these folks paid dearly and unfortunately the American public treated these veterans with a lot of disrespect.
@@juanmallqui9309Bingo. These men don’t join the military with ill intent.. They join to protect us American citizens and fight so we don’t have to, I don’t know what’s so hard to understand about that, How could you betray the brave men that put themselves in harms way for you?? Hate the government not our military and maybe start voting differently cause it’s the citizens that asked for this not the service members
It's not the war we thought: it was the war they fought😢
really hard for me; Dad @ Khe Sanh. took him 7+ years to return to Normal.
Well said 👍. This is one of many reasons why the Marines live forever!
That was humbling... This is our other greatest generation....
No doubt.
Denis, as a 45 year old who has never served but always had an interest in military history, thank you for your service and for your insight into your service. I have been to Khe San in 2007 to see it for myself and am blown away by the stories from both sides. Cheers - James - UK
My father in law was at Khe Sanh
. When I got back from Afghanistan he said " welcome home brother. " Especially since the fall of Kabul he gas been a great shoulder to lean on.
I have watched countless Vietnam docs/interviews and this has to be one of the best I have ever watched. Thank you Black Rifle for putting this together and would love to see many more. Every high school should be showing this across the country. Would love to donate to help fund this effort. Our country owes this man a debt that can never be repaid. Thanks again BRC for sharing this with the people!
This is an extended interview of Dennis if you're interested.
ua-cam.com/video/q4MG0_52g0Q/v-deo.html&ab_channel=VietnamVeteransMemorialFund
I agree. One of the best BRCC has done and maybe all the others
That was one of the most remarkable Vietnam videos I have ever watched, and I’ve watched them all. I was like Dennis’ father, except I was a kid watching the war on tv every night during the 60’s and 70’s. I turned 18 in ‘75, just when the war officially ended. There were no more wars until 1990, with Iraq. By that time, I was 33. So in the meantime, I went to college and pursued a career in law enforcement. I fought the infamous “war on drugs”, during the 80’s and 90’s, and we sure as hell lost that one too. Dennis, you are a hero to me and many others. God bless you, sir 🫡🇺🇸
Fighting euphoric drugs in the Land known for smoking the pipe of peace... smart fight.
I joined the Danish Army back in 14. Had 2 trips to AAAB in Iraq and one to Kosovo.
I joined to travel out and make a difference for people around the world who don't have peace like we do in Denmark. That peace takes power to achieve sometimes, unfortunately.
But before the Red Cross can move in and save lives, the bad guys, who cause problems must be stopped, fear and terror is not the way forward in this world. and it comes from a Dane, one of those in the world who have fought the most with their neighbours, Sweden. look where we are today! TOTAL PEACE AND IDYLYL.
Peace out.
Why is it so important to "go to war"? Biden started 3 years, diligently working on a 4th; thankfully you were born in the latter '50s.
We are the same age. I enlisted in 1975, did 3 years, got out, went to school, then went back in and retired with 20 years of service in 1997. Best thing I ever did!!! Besides marrying my wife that is.
@@WallaceDunn to have a strong home base, with a strong woman in it is for sure important 🙏🏻
I know the opposite.. you really have to be strong to fight on two fronts and win the two encounters. I didn't...
First deployment 2018. Lost my father at home.
Second deployment 2020, girlfriend leaves me during the mission.
Third deployment 2021 Came home to a positive Pregnancy test, I wasn't the father.
My cousin lost half of his butt to an NVA mortar round on Khe Sanh. Very happy he made it back. I was too “short” for a tour in Nam….went to Keflavik, Iceland instead.
My friend, Gary Anderson, was a Khe Sanh Marine. He was from Cedar Springs, MI. He survived. Another friend, Harvey DeMaagd, was a Navy doctor who operated there while being shelled. He was from Grand Rapids, MI. He also survived.
Dr. DeMaagd worked on me when we were on hill 55 and then at Khe Sanh. When we were on hill 55 he went out on two night patrol's with us. He was a cool guy. 🇺🇸
He never spoke of that. He worked in Emergency medicine and Urgent Care for Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI. He was quite innovative and cool in an emergency. He loved boating on the Great Lakes.@@libertyman3729
I’m a Marine veteran from 03-05. I was in Ar Ramadi, Iraq 2004. Lost a lot of friends while there. U truly are a Legend sir. I was so drawn into ur story and the best part was that you went back to where u fought decades later. Amazing is all I can say. We don’t have men like u in the military anymore and that’s a real problem in today’s America. Wars are fought differently nowadays but we don’t have men with balls of steel anymore EXCEPT for the men in special forces.
There’s a lot of great men still in the conventional service, don’t get it twisted just because you’re an old timer now lol. Don’t forget that all these wars are started for fake reasons and meant to benefit only a select few. I feel bad for all you guys having served a sick group of demented politicans and international corporations :/.
Thanks for your service sir
I was commissioned in AOCS IN 1982. It was run by the Marines. For some reason, Master Gunnery Sergeant Clark, combat veteran of Vietnam, took a liking to me. I was standing watch when the phone rang. I answered, it was for the MGySgt - and he had just walked in. He asked who it was for. I said Sir, it’s for you (you’re not supposed to use pronouns). He shouted YOU. YOU. Do you think I’m a female sheep? Do you want to fu*# me?!? Of course I responded NO SIR. He smirked and grabbed the phone out of my hand. I was mortified over my mistake, but did we laugh…later. I’ve had a lifelong appreciation for the Marines and went out of my way to look after all the enlisted men, especially aircrew, in my scope of duty. I’ve thought of you often MGySgt Clark.
It’s always so much better hearing these stories from guys who were actually there.
I could listen to guys from that generation talk for hours. Always wanted to ask my uncle about his experiences in Vietnam. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2020. RIP Uncle Bruce. Always admired you.
We need more stories from NAM. For whatever reason its the most interesting of the conflicts for me.
Same. They are my favorite generation. Korea is second.
Ancient history.@@RamblesBrambles
Thanks for covering the story with such respect for the fallen on BOTH sides. I've been living in Vietnam, happily I would add, since 2014. Been to Khe Sanh, Đien Bien Phu, Cu Chi and battlefields all over the country, and it strikes me how peaceful they are today. If you didn't know history you'd never imagine the horrors and sacrifices of men on all sides. Vietnam is peaceful now and what an exercise in futility the war was. But it happened. My respect goes to all the heroes who fought for their friends and causes bigger than themselves.
Pithy.
Spot on.
Thank you for producing this documentary. He was a good man, who did a good job, but still carries the scars. I hope that his nightmares become less, and he can sleep just a little bit better. Thank You for your service, Corporal.
Thank you BRCC for telling this part of history. '68-'69 NAM Vet of Army 5/2 Arty.
The advice and life lessons that I feel we all have learned a little too late from so many veterans is heartbreaking. Veterans have seen the true good and evil in men as they have stood toe to toe with so many. Thanks for sharing Mr. Manion's story and the events he witnessed in Vietnam.
I remember being addicted to the ken Burns documentary about the wat in Vietnam. The soldier's were my superheroes and I was in absolute awe of our war fighters and couldn't believe the way they were treated
Ken Burns Vietnam documentary sucked ! What a disgrace to us who were there. People like him are just making a living off of tragedy and making shit up. 🇺🇸
I work at the VA here in Maui. Love coming to work and hear first hand stories from the vets , Vietnam or WW2. God Bless the Veterans and BRCC🙏🏼
I’ve never been in the military and have no family to talk to about military story’s so to have access to these story’s and feel what these guys feel. I am absolutely thankful for this UA-cam channel and for all the people who hold this country together. Thank You For Your Service.
Outstanding story. It was very well presented and edited. I appreciate his service and your efforts to bring this to our attention.
Had 2 Uncles, Jimmy Lynn, & Johnny Mac, and a Cousin, Kenny Minor, who all served in Vietnam. All 3 made it home, thank The Lord.
Thanks for sharing, God Bless 🙏🏼
Black rifle coffee annoys me but these documentaries are very well done
I love the fact you’re doing more stories of our service members and their sacrifices, thank you.
I'm grateful that I live in a country that has warriors such as Dennis Manion who have fought for our country when our country called. Regardless of the "righteousness" of the cause or reason, these are the people who have marched towards the sound of war and willingly sacrificed their safety, security, health, and sometimes their lives, when asked. I am so grateful, but yet so humbled, to have them share their stories so that we all can truly appreciate what they have done for us. I offer a deeply sincere and heartfelt "Thank you" to every veteran out there.
Viet Nam was not a "fight for our country". We should not have been there and the fact that we were and willingly sacrificed the lives of so many young men is a shameful part of U. S. history. I lost two childhood friends in 1968 who were KIA, there lives were wasted.
Man, every once in a while, you watch something that makes you think.
Thanks Black Rifle.
Dennis visited with my history class for 3 years, he had some amazing photos from the war and gave a fantastic recount of his experiences. No story was the same. That man expressed a lot of the horrors of war.
Amazing man.
Thank you to Dennis Mannion for telling your story. These stories need to be preserved and recorded. Well done👍👍
Great video and interview BRCC. Let's get some more Vietnam Veteran interviews before they're gone. Dad had 1 combat tour with the Army and reenlisted with the USMC for 2 more. Amazing men did Amazing things and they do not get the appreciation and gratitude they deserve.
Guys Please, More of these. This generation is leaving us too quickly and we NEED their stories. Thank You for making these videos
Thanks for your service Old Mate, you're a legend. Cheers from Melbourne Australia
Thank you for sharing your story. I am sorry that your parents were not supportive of your decisions. You are amazing and I love you brother 🫂
Dennis Manion lives down the road, hes a great guy, I have my grandfather's PH from his time fighting Nazi's in Tunisia, he was wounded by a land mine.
At 42 I've never served and I haven't shed a single tear since 2011 but this right here got me. I've always and will always have the utmost respect, gratitude and appreciation for our military and war fighters from all generations. Your one hell of a man and soldier! BRCC thank you for what you do!
I think this is the best war story documentary I have seen. How did that Marine keep composure? Whoever produced this is a genius and has respect. To the Marine sharing his story, you are the reason the Corps never leaves us. All former Marines work to live up to your example. Myself, nothing but in awe and humbled.
Thank you for your service
Me and my buddy are in our mid 20s. His dad was a tank commander at Khe Sanh. Still blows my mind that his dad was in Vietnam rarely ever talks about it.
Try n get him drunk
i have been extremely interested in the khe sanh battle, and i always felt like there wasnt a lot of interviews with people that were there this is great
Dennis is the real deal , I met him at our 50th. Anniversary reunion in Washingto n D.C. in 2018 He tells what happen so well, I'm glad he can articulate what went on . God Bless you Dennis .🇺🇸
The media has a way of selective information they want us to know or not know.
I was born in 1968 in Saigon during the Tet Offensive. My uncle was a Captain in the SVA & my father was a Major in the SVAF that flew Sky Raiders (low level bombers). I thank you for your service Marine!
That was a wonderful documentary, thank you, Black Rifle.
As a veteran, I'm experiencing so many emotions for this mans story and the war in Nam. Hard to win with both hands tied behind your back. Lost friends over there. Thanks for sharing his story, I'll be watching it again and again.
Phenomenal job! These are the stories that need to be told. The literal "boots on the ground" view points. You dont get these history lessons in our classrooms. Please, bring us as many of these stories as you can BRCC.
hearing his story about going back all those years later and seeing those soldiers standing on the hill in the mist was the most moving thing i’ve ever heard….
I don't know if I'll ever have the Catharsis that Corporal Mannion will have with Vietnam, being able to return 3 decades after the war fought.
Afghanistan was a unique conflict all its own. I did not lose friends there, I was a pog and I'm not afraid to admit it. But there was a part of me that has been left there that never returned after 9 months. My mom even made mention of it just this last Christmas season. And my mom is an honest woman. My deployment to Afghanistan changed me. I've been out for almost 3 years now, and my deployment over 5 years ago. I will never be the same. My heart hearkens for those times, even though it was, by all comparison, the worst times I ever endured.
I visited Khe Sanh Combat Base 3 weeks ago. Although I'm a Canadian infantryman, I felt a great sense of respect for the Marines and Soldiers who served at the base in the rugged terrain. It's a very peaceful place now, hard to imagine that at one point it was hell on Earth.
My Father served with the 173rd , 2 in Vietnam and 6 total, i came home from the Recruiting office and he was so upset he refused to talk to me , as a 13 Fox , he couldn't look at me for for over 10 years , i came home from deployment, we were sitting at the kitchen table and he looked at me in the eyes for the first time in years... all he said was , You just had to find out for yourself didn't you ...
Extremely moving story. I was relieved to hear Dennis get closure with his dad. Big shout out and an "Our Father" & a "Hail Mary" for Dennis and his family. I remember seeing the siege on the TV news every night. it was a horrible time.
I was at DongHa August 68 to April 69 with MCB 7 US NAVY. Really liked your story and watched many Vietnam videos over the years. I salute you marine.
Imagine pushing all these young men who are 10 to 15 years your junior through the system and telling them, you'll be dead before Christmas! Talk about preparing them for what's to come!! My Dad was a Seabee during the Korean War. I'm his age when he passed back in '92 and I'm still not half the man he was. God bless him. Thank you for this video.
Dennis Mannion was my home room, English teacher and football coach in the mid 70’s. He shared his memories and experiences in photos and discussion in the classroom. I was moved then as I am now after seeing this video. What a horrific thing to go through and then live a life well lived. Teaching , coaching, raising a family and being a a remarkable role model on how to conduct yourself with dignity, kindness and respect to others.
I enjoyed this video. I am a nurse at work at the VHA and I have had and still do have the privilege's of caring for Vietnam Veterans. I remember when most of our patients were WWII Veterans. Vietnam Veterans are special and unique in their care. Those who did not have to endure the wars many of our Veteran's fought need a good understanding of the experience our Veteran's went through.
My uncle was a Seabee at Khe Sahn repairing the runway daily. I have always held him in the highest respect. How he lived through it is beyond words just like this warrior. After he got home, he spent his life serving veterans.
We had an E7 with us in Desert Storm who was a Marine just after Khe Sanh, he left the Marines in the 80's and joined the ARMY,
what he taught us about combat through his experiences in Vietnam was above and beyond anything the Army had taught us..
Those old guys that fought in Vietnam are some truly tough SOB's and I have nothing but respect for them, especially the NCO's who stayed in to teach us young idiots how to conduct and prosecute a war & come home
Keep the stories coming. Don't let them be forgotten.
You better hurry, them guys disappearing fast, going, gone.
If I may try to add to add, my Dad @ Khe Sanh, and Hue.30 days of street fighting incl 'lost battion' wo artillery support. called in Naval bombardments that I don't think was part of his training. at Khe Sanh situation(s) so desperate . . the AF shrank conditions of only drop bombs fr within 2.5 miles of US troops to 1.5
Whenever I see videos of Vietnam veterans from the US and North Vietnam, together in union decades later. I get a very powerful feeling. The human spirit endures
I love watching former enemies talk and be friendy with eachother and reminisce about the war together. So wholesome.
More, please!!!!!! Interview them all before they’re gone!!!!!
Amazing Story. Thank you for your service. Thank you for bringing this story to us. So appreciative. I grew up watching Vietnam war movies and have always been grateful for those who went down range. Thank you BRCC.
This was such a touching narrative. The things he witnessed, the memories, the losses. The human spirit is truly amazing.
Thank you for your tremendous service sir! You went above and beyond for your country!
Great guy to listen to.
Beautifully made doco ❤
This hits home. My uncle was killed at Khe Sahn in 1967
As a veteran myself just want to say thank you for your service. My words do not do justice but thank you.
My dad (Ron Miles) was a Navy Corpsman with recon marines in this battle. The longest siege in modern military history. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Thank you for your service and welcome home.
I know it may not mean the same but from myself and many other combat vets, we are proud of you.
Amazing story . Thank you ❤
Dennis / great story telling...references to your experiences / God Bless 3/26th Marines
I was an FNG .....with Fox Company 2/26th Marines..maybe I was one of your "Brother in Arms" replacement....your ability to articulate the details and experiences outstanding
Thank you for sharing your combat history.... your heart felt commitment to the corp and your country ....
My greatest admiration for all you there. I graduated Army Helicopter flight school March , 68 and based outside Quang Tri at a base called LZ Betty mid April. I missed your horror story but my 1st Cav aviation unit was involved during your siege. I was 19 as I was shot down in Ashau Valley May '68. As I watch news clips of your attack, it was horrible. My greatest respect for all of you.
Thank you for your service Dennis!
My Dad served in the Australian Army, and went to Viet Nam, and even though I too served, he wouldn’t talk about what it was like, unless some of his mates were there and they had drunk a fair bit… they laughed a lot, but there were tears just behind the laughter. He loved the Yanks, said they were true brothers in arms. Dad came home to being spat on if he was in uniform and having to fight an uncaring government for what was rightfully his… I just wish he could have told me so I could carry that bit of him in my heart, so that at least I could carry it on
The universities turned students into viral Anti-American activists.
Mr. Mannion spoke at my high school 6 years ago, his words resonated in my mind all these years
what an amazing story . Truly clad that you made peace with your parents , and sad at the loss of some of your friends.. I'm Australian , but I will say " Thank You For Your Service "
These stories are incredible. Thank you for sharing.
My brother and his buddies were down the road from you at Con Thien. He landed in Danang on Jan 27th 1968 and was in Con Thien 3 klics from the DMZ the 29th. Which was his birthday and yet was already starting on the 27th. He moved around as a part of 3rd marine engineers battalion. Besides regular engineer duty they would mine sweep route 1north and south and route 9 east towards Dong Ha, and west towards Cam Lo and then towards Khe Sanh. I believe the Khe Sanh Marines swept east towards Cam Lo to meet his platoon. When tet broke out it got heavy there too. He said at the worst they took 1300 rounds a day of rocket fire mortars and artillery from a peice hidden in a tunnel. He had a few stories for sure. Thank you Dennis, and all of you vets!!! Your his brothers and also mine! God bless!!
I am so glad I watched this in the privacy of my home because I have never been so emotional over an interview such as this. Dennis I would like to give you the biggest hug when I see you next...you are a true hero and I am in awe of this story. The binoculars..the map..the way you made your way into the trench in the dark with your gun ready not knowing what would happen to you...I have to say Ive never known anyone like you and I am proud to be your friend. I am so glad you are still here with your loved ones. See you soon....Stella
Hey Stella - many thanks for these kind words and I’ll see you at some point soon. This was beautifully written ❤
It is so damn important to listen to the stories older folks have to tell. They are walking history and history that won't always be there.
That was amazing!! One of the best interviews I have ever seen! Thank you.....
I think this might just be your best one yet, excellent job how you put this together.
Stories like this and the way y'all help tell them are so moving, inspiring, and an amazing way to honor these incredible men. Please keep this content coming.
My father was a marine and in Danang , hue city ,Con tiene in 1968-1969. He never talked about it. He kept his stories to himself.
Because of the Vietnam veterans I have a ton of benefits after my time in Iraq. Because of the Vietnam veterans I was not ignored when I came home in 08. Because of the Vietnam veterans I was not treated with rampant disrespect. They did that for us GWOT veterans because they were given a raw deal and came home to a country that saw them as the enemy and they did not want to see it happen again. Thank you to every single person of the Vietnam veteran generation you are true heroes to me.
Thank you, sir
I joined the Marines in '94 and i remember having a bunch of classes about HT861. It's such an infamous battle, so to hear stories from someone who was fighting in that area is such an honor.
Thanks. Means a lot. S/F Dennis
I watched your original Khe Sanh presentation on UA-cam several years ago and saved it. I watched it several times and now this. No one else could have told this story. My older brother went to Vietnam. B Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. I was 15 and he was 18. He dropped out of high school to join the Marines. That was early 1968. We were living in LA then. He went on R&R to Hawaii about half way through his tour. He wasn’t supposed to leave Hawaii but hopped on a flight and flew home to the West coast. When I saw him I didn’t even recognize him. He was so tanned and covered in sores. Some kind of jungle rot he said. He was home for a day and a night before he left. Like your father our family watched the news every night. I never saw him again. He died a month later. I cried for days. He was my inspiration. We never learned where or how he died. My mother was inconsolable. I don’t think she was ever the same to the day she died. So sad. Thanks for sharing your story Dennis. ❤