My wife worked with a medic that served with Col. Moore in the Ia Drang. I read 'We were soldiers once, and young' a couple times after it was first released and, as a disabled veteran, was completely humbled by the story of courage, tactics and commitment to fellow brothers in arms. My wife gave it to her friend to take to the annual Ia Drang veteran's reunion in DC. He gave it back to her shortly thereafter filled with signatures and personal messages from veterans of the battle. It took my breath away...
I was in we were soldiers. I’m in the first scene and several others, worked for about a month on that movie. Berry Pepper (he played the sniper in Saving Private Ryan) played Joe Galloway in the film. Very nice guy, he bought drinks for all us extras one night. And Mel Gibsons twin sons worked with us hung out with them a bit. Also got to meet Hal Moore. Very cool experience.
My uncle(in-law) was an M 47 tank commander in Germany during 50s'. His little dinky 90mm was suppose to stop hoards of Soviet T-55s. He always said if the war turned hot, he would have been screwed. At least he was in Europe, commanding a tank in the jungles of Vietnam, must have been something else.
If you had the HVAP rounds, it could knock a T-55 out but they probably had very few and were stuck with APC rounds right? Yea that would have been a bad day had it kicked off, but the armor was decent on M47's, as well as the turret had a good shape for deflecting rounds from the front.
Thank you for doing a Vietnam episode. If you can please do more. Most Vietnam vets are in their mid 70's now. We need to get these guys' stories out there before we start losing them.
I was in 1st Ptn, B Trp, 1st Squadron of the 11th Armored Cav Reg, in the Fulda Gap from 1977 to 1980 daring the cold war in Germany. Nice to hear stories about the Cav in Vietnam.
E troop 2/11 myself and as small as the regiment was compared to the rest of the army, there were quite a few blackhorse Vietnam vets still there in the 80s.
Great interview. Fascinating story. I've been learning about conflict since I saw gulf 1 kick off and am still fascinated by what people do and the things they saw. Tank warfare in Nam is new to me. Thank you for sharing.
I read a book about a guys CIA career in which, while in Vietnam, he led provincial reconnaissance units who in 1970 had a ex VC member that knew and hated the local VC commander who controlled the "Iron triangle" where this armored veteran fought. After years of heavy combat, the US military simply couldn't find where the VC held up in what was essentially a pure warzone that was the iron triangle. A single turncoat easily pointed out all the bunkers and central defenses there, and a large PRU helicopter raid wiped out the VC commander and most of the VC defending the area in a single afternoon. I think afterward, the only major enemy presence there was the NVA as they gathered for the final assault on Saigon.
I knew a Vietnam era tank commander. US marines, Special landing force. Sent them into hotspots in I core 100% disability. Never told me what happened. Never asked. PTSD is terrible.
My uncle, who was born about 20 feet away from Hill House, was blown out of his turret at a place pronounced "play-koo." (I won't even try to spell it.) He was the only survivor. And that's all he's ever said about it.
I'm from Montana and was stationed at Ft. Bragg 88-92. Whenever a southerner would call me a Yankee; I'd reply "Montana wasn't even a a territory until a year before the Civil war ended: and didnt become a state until 24 years after it ended. So how can I be either?"
He was talking about an aviator's branch before there was an Aviation branch. I was in a division aviation support company where all the rated division staff flew with us to get their 4 hours a month for flight pay. One day my co-pilot was a Military Police(MP) Captain. Thought I had seen it all
These guys in the stories are just inspiring and makes me proud to be American. I imagine at some point in the future we’re gonna get some pretty interesting Ukraine war stories as well. Those tankers I’m sure probably been through interesting situations as well
Recon by fire aka a "mad minute". Old man was a TC on an ACAV...I saw M113s in Iraq and always wonderes whynthere was no ACAV configuration. I also saw custom gun trucks like the ones in Nam minus the psychedelic art on the sides . Westmorland didn't think tanks were needed in Nam. He was wrong. I'd like to hear an ACAV trooper.
I may have said this before. First off, I love your work. I have watched countless episodes and never tire of your interviewing style, but your intro is misleading as you talk about your career while stills of Shrek and devgru guys make it seem as if those photos are of you. Also, please date your interviews in the corner for context. Thanks, love it!
@@davelane4055 I had my basic training there at end of 1971. I saw it again several years ago, and I could not recognize the place with most of the old barracks buildings torn down and the Army having left years before.
@@edwinhsingmaster9135 Same thing in 1971, wooden barracks, windows open at night to prevent meningitis, and confined to company area when not being trained. One of the drill sergeants (not mine) was a real SOB and deliberately screwed up his men's living area just before inspection. After a while, he disappeared in the middle of our basic training. Word was that he showed up during his off hours and was taking shots at trainees with a BB gun or a pellet gun. No one missed him, whatever the truth.
Did he have blacks in his unit? What a stupid question...Big time Binham. Green Beret Major. Black soldier, and the one man that didnt get shook when the shit hit! Chu Chi-68...Look up what he did that night.
My wife worked with a medic that served with Col. Moore in the Ia Drang. I read 'We were soldiers once, and young' a couple times after it was first released and, as a disabled veteran, was completely humbled by the story of courage, tactics and commitment to fellow brothers in arms. My wife gave it to her friend to take to the annual Ia Drang veteran's reunion in DC. He gave it back to her shortly thereafter filled with signatures and personal messages from veterans of the battle. It took my breath away...
No words for that other than just awesome
Thank you for your service then and always, General Hillhouse!
I was in we were soldiers. I’m in the first scene and several others, worked for about a month on that movie. Berry Pepper (he played the sniper in Saving Private Ryan) played Joe Galloway in the film. Very nice guy, he bought drinks for all us extras one night. And Mel Gibsons twin sons worked with us hung out with them a bit. Also got to meet Hal Moore. Very cool experience.
My uncle(in-law) was an M 47 tank commander in Germany during 50s'. His little dinky 90mm was suppose to stop hoards of Soviet T-55s. He always said if the war turned hot, he would have been screwed. At least he was in Europe, commanding a tank in the jungles of Vietnam, must have been something else.
If you had the HVAP rounds, it could knock a T-55 out but they probably had very few and were stuck with APC rounds right? Yea that would have been a bad day had it kicked off, but the armor was decent on M47's, as well as the turret had a good shape for deflecting rounds from the front.
Thank you for doing a Vietnam episode. If you can please do more. Most Vietnam vets are in their mid 70's now. We need to get these guys' stories out there before we start losing them.
I was in 1st Ptn, B Trp, 1st Squadron of the 11th Armored Cav Reg, in the Fulda Gap from 1977 to 1980 daring the cold war in Germany. Nice to hear stories about the Cav in Vietnam.
YESSSS MORE TANKERSSS!!!!! What an amazing story. Life in a tin can in sweltering Vietnam had to be brutal.
MG Millhouse is an amazing window into the unknown side of the Vietnam War and a very humble self aware combat leader!!🇺🇸
Great to hear about the 11th Armored Cav in Vietnam.
The M48 models used in Vietnam are one of my favorite tanks as a kid. I love everything about them.
E troop 2/11 myself and as small as the regiment was compared to the rest of the army, there were quite a few blackhorse Vietnam vets still there in the 80s.
Great interview. Fascinating story. I've been learning about conflict since I saw gulf 1 kick off and am still fascinated by what people do and the things they saw. Tank warfare in Nam is new to me. Thank you for sharing.
We were Soldiers Once has some of the most intense combat descriptions I’ve ever read
I must have read a number of times over the years, I think it's time to read it again
I read a book about a guys CIA career in which, while in Vietnam, he led provincial reconnaissance units who in 1970 had a ex VC member that knew and hated the local VC commander who controlled the "Iron triangle" where this armored veteran fought.
After years of heavy combat, the US military simply couldn't find where the VC held up in what was essentially a pure warzone that was the iron triangle. A single turncoat easily pointed out all the bunkers and central defenses there, and a large PRU helicopter raid wiped out the VC commander and most of the VC defending the area in a single afternoon.
I think afterward, the only major enemy presence there was the NVA as they gathered for the final assault on Saigon.
Wow . Great story telling of a real war. Sad that he had mans fall ,but he saved a lot of men. Great man .
The MOH recipient mentioned was CPL Jerry Wayne Wickam.
I knew a Vietnam era tank commander. US marines, Special landing force. Sent them into hotspots in I core
100% disability. Never told me what happened. Never asked. PTSD is terrible.
Love your channel -----I hope you can adjust the audio in future interviews so that we can hear soft-spoken individuals.
awesome video. I have never heard in such detail about tanks in Vietnam. fantastic thank you.
"It rained a lot" was the perfect response.
My uncle, who was born about 20 feet away from Hill House, was blown out of his turret at a place pronounced "play-koo." (I won't even try to spell it.) He was the only survivor. And that's all he's ever said about it.
Lol it's pleui,kui.. it's also near what was called the iron triangle, of Dein Bein Phu, Qua Trang, and another I can't recall at the moment
As a former 19k, I’m digging the armor route this is taking 👍🏻
I'm from Montana and was stationed at Ft. Bragg 88-92. Whenever a southerner would call me a Yankee; I'd reply "Montana wasn't even a a territory until a year before the Civil war ended: and didnt become a state until 24 years after it ended. So how can I be either?"
Rattling around inside a tank in the heat and dust of Vietnam would not have been my dream job. There's no easy day when you're an armor crewman.
He was talking about an aviator's branch before there was an Aviation branch. I was in a division aviation support company where all the rated division staff flew with us to get their 4 hours a month for flight pay. One day my co-pilot was a Military Police(MP) Captain. Thought I had seen it all
Very well done. Thanks for
Thanks fellas some great recollections, far too many adverts I have to say ruins the flow.
These guys in the stories are just inspiring and makes me proud to be American. I imagine at some point in the future we’re gonna get some pretty interesting Ukraine war stories as well. Those tankers I’m sure probably been through interesting situations as well
My father was a tank commander in nam.. 1 bronze star 3 purple hearts.
Chieftain inbound, seems like something hed appreciate...
Workhorse of the Blackhorse ALLONS!!!
Does anyone know what exact brand and model that leather jacket in the thumbnail is?
Finally the 11TH ACR!
Recon by fire aka a "mad minute". Old man was a TC on an ACAV...I saw M113s in Iraq and always wonderes whynthere was no ACAV configuration. I also saw custom gun trucks like the ones in Nam minus the psychedelic art on the sides . Westmorland didn't think tanks were needed in Nam. He was wrong. I'd like to hear an ACAV trooper.
Had to turn my volume up higher than normal just to hear him. He doesn't project his voice as well as other guest.
I heard him just fine every word without a problem.
@@sweatbox111 I'm sure your volume was up.
100p dude is whispering
Sir, can you do a history of 13 hrs, benghazi.
Colors? We were all GREEN in the enlisted ranks.
I may have said this before. First off, I love your work. I have watched countless episodes and never tire of your interviewing style, but your intro is misleading as you talk about your career while stills of Shrek and devgru guys make it seem as if those photos are of you. Also, please date your interviews in the corner for context. Thanks, love it!
I know a guy named Ed Gredvig who was in tanks in VN. Ed is 6'7" tall! The military's idea of a joke to stuff him in a tank I guess. j
TANKERS LEAD THE WAY
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Ft Ord California A company 2/9 infantry light manchu WHOOAH
What year at Fort Ord?
@immortaltyger1569 1986 to 1989 and you were on planet ord also
@@davelane4055 I had my basic training there at end of 1971. I saw it again several years ago, and I could not recognize the place with most of the old barracks buildings torn down and the Army having left years before.
2-4-D Summer 1964 ,2 weeks out of high school, wooden barracks, meningitis. Quarantined to company area last 4 weeks. Sgt Kandioti, great Sargent
@@edwinhsingmaster9135 Same thing in 1971, wooden barracks, windows open at night to prevent meningitis, and confined to company area when not being trained. One of the drill sergeants (not mine) was a real SOB and deliberately screwed up his men's living area just before inspection. After a while, he disappeared in the middle of our basic training. Word was that he showed up during his off hours and was taking shots at trainees with a BB gun or a pellet gun. No one missed him, whatever the truth.
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It pays to be an officer doesn’t it. We got used for snipe bait and you guys got to play hunger games
"The U.S. diplomatically blocks Vietnamese elections because 80% would vote for Communist, Ho Chi Minh."
-Memoirs of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1965
Did he have blacks in his unit? What a stupid question...Big time Binham. Green Beret Major. Black soldier, and the one man that didnt get shook when the shit hit! Chu Chi-68...Look up what he did that night.
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Tanks in Vietnam wow what a waste another calculation on death