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The grenade that the NVA soldier throw that burnt that American soldier so badly is a phosphorous grenade. It can not be put out with anythings (must be allowed to burn out) and burns right down to the bone (and may cook the bone as well). It is now illegal as a weapon of war (whether grenade, sheel, or war-head/bomb), but not for making smoke skeans (to shroud yourself).
You do not want any helicopter (particularly those landing in a combat zone) to switch on any head-lights as it will show the enemy exact where the helicopter is (whether in the air or landed) and will draw a very large amount of fire. The enemy simply just has to shoot directly at the on head-lights in that case.
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I HATE THAT YOU DONT KNOW HISTORY - WATCH KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY CALLED THE VIETNAM WAR -- LEARN SOMETHING REAL - THE FRENCH COLONIZED "FRENCH INDOCHINA" THE COUNTRIES OF CAMBODIA - LAOS - AND VIETNAM - THEY SIMPLY REQUESTED THE FRENCH LEAVE AFTER WW2 - FRENCH SAID NO WE OWN YOU - SO THE VIETNAMESE DECIDED TO KILL THEM - THE US BEING RACIST DECIDED YOU CANT KILL WHITE PEOPLE LIKE THAT AND DROPPED FIRE ON BABIES AND PROPPED UP A PUPPET GOVERNMENT FOR 10 YEARS IN ORDER TO SPREAD GOOD WILL AND DEMOCRACY - GOT BAD PR FOR DOING SO - LEFT THE COUNTRY - END OF STORY
@@astrochickenfeet1693 wow, you must be a far-left radicalized woke antica snowflake nutcase 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 How about you take your own advice and learn history...real history. Stop regurgitating what the radicals were spouting out in that time. The Vietnam War was essentially to stop the spread of communism since it was becoming a larger threat to the US. But there were many Americans who were brainwashed by the media back then who spread the same narrative you seem to be parroting back to all of us. American troops weren't actively seeking out Vietnamese babies, children, families, or random people to eliminate or punish....like you have been led to believe. Maybe a very few handful of hotheaded troops who couldn't control their emotions due to Vietnamese fighters killing their fellow brothers-in-arms, so they took out their anger on innocent people. In that particular instance, I can definitely side with you and call those individuals a massive piece of 💩 Other than that, most of the time, deaths of innocent people were done by accident....and not just on Vietnamese civillians either, but on our own American troops as well (referring to friendly fire, etc.) I'm sure there are a few exceptions to the rule that will either support your perspective or my perspective. But the main purpose was 100% to stop the spread of communism and to project our dominance in the region and spread capitalism. It had nothing to do with being racist like you've been brainwashed into believing. Get educated properly before speaking. Otherwise you run the risk of sounding and looking foolish.
I had the pleasure of listening to Lieutenant General Hal Moore speak at our Cavalry Ball prior to his passing. An inspirational leader whose dedication to his men can be seen and felt by all.
My father knew Mr Moore very well and even served with him before moving to Military 🪖 Intelligence, he was a huge asset to our fighting force in the air mobile devision and creation!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
That's amazing. I spoke with Col. Crandall and Joe Galloway shortly before I retired. They were great to speak with and had some interesting insights into what all this movie got right and a couple of small things it added (the mini-guns on the UH-1's hadn't been installed before X-ray).
A quick word about Joe Galloway… he was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” device (meaning for valor) for assisting wounded soldiers during this battle while risking his own life. He was the only civilian to be awarded the Bronze Star for valor for actions during the Vietnam War.
16:28 Capt Thomas Metsker was fatally shot right after giving his place on the medevac helicopter to his friend Ray Lefebvre. Tom's daighter Karen was just under a year and a half old when it happend. She grew up angry at her father for leaving his family to die fighting war on the other side of the world and blamed Ray Lefebvre for her father's death. She eventually attended the 25th Anniversary reunion of veterans of the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley. There, she met and spoke with Ray Lefebvres. From their conversation she learned what good friends he and her father had been. She learned how badly Ray was wounded and that he believed that he would probably not be alive if her father hadn't put him on that helicopter when he did. Most of all, she realized that Ray would have given his life to save her father if he could. She was finally able to let go of her anger and find meaning in her father's death.
Oh my gods. That is so horrible and difficult but I'm glad as she got older she could learn the other perspectives and let go of the anger and resentment! No one knows what it's like to be in that situation unless you are in that situation yourself!
@@MovieJoob To let you know how healing the experience was for her, she said that the vets became like a second family to her. She said said that she had been afraid that she would meet a group of cold blooded killers but instead met a group of teddy bears.
My father participated in this battle. I tried to get him to watch this movie. He said "no son, i was there". He came in as part of the second wave that landed that day.
@@lw3918 if you do not mind, Your father will be in my prayers today, begging our Lord to grant him eternal peace in his glory. (forgive my lousy english)
Oh man. I've seen the ABC news documentary on Hal Moore's return, and they fully cover the next day and the 'walk in the sun'. Jack Smith an ABC news reporter was an 18 yr old private. Complete respect for your father....
Something else… one of the versions of the book that inspired this movie has picture of a man named Rick Rescorla on the book jacket cover. He was a British man who had served in the British army in the late 1950s, then joined the American Army in the early 1960s, where upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, he was assigned to Hal Moore’s battalion. Hal Moore himself described Rescorla as “the best platoon leader I ever saw.” Rescorla’s men affectionately nicknamed him “Hard Core” and he jokingly referred to his own platoon as the “Hard Corps”. Rescorla survived the battle and recieved the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and Purple Heart. He left active duty in 1967, but remained in the reserves until 1990, retiring with the rank of colonel. 36 years after the Battle of Ia Drang and 11 years after he retired overall, Rick Rescorla was the chief of security for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in the World Trade Center. Due to direct his actions (and his complete disregard of the New York City Port Authority advising people in the South Tower to remain at their desks AFTER the north was hit but before the South Tower was hit) only thirteen of the 2,700 employees of that firm were killed when the towers collapsed. Sadly, one of the thirteen killed was Rescorla himself.
I just watched this reaction. I was hoping someone would mention Rick Rescorla and the connection between this battle and 9-11. As I understand it, Rescorla was last seen trudging back up the stairs looking for stragglers, trying to make sure all his people got out.
I worked for the Port Authority Law Dept. located on the 66th floor of the South Tower WTC. Many of the lawyers were military reservists. After the building was hit, the lawyers and other Dept. staff kept watch on the staircases "helping the civilians get out" until relieved by the PA cops or FDNY. It was, they felt, "their building" and some lost their lives trying to help others to safety. Nobody seems to know their dedication to service.
16:48 Because the cut off platoon's position was on a slight elevation, the Vietnamese had to fire upward at them, so as long as they lay flat, they were able to avoid being hit by direct gunfire (grenades were clearly another matter). However, their medic, SP5 Charles R. Lose, had to sit up in order to treat the wounded. He knew this put him at risk of getting shot, but he did it anyway to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. He survived the battle of the Ia Drang and received the Distinguished Service Cross (the US Army's second highest decoration for valor) for his actions.
I had the honor of meeting Col Hal Moore (Ret) at a BBQ restaurant on a couple of occasions. He is the type of man that takes the oxygen out of a room with just his presence. He was down to earth and humble, and I will never forget the few words we spoke to each other, all abut the BBQ of course. Great reaction as usual.
The haunting song that is played near the end is called Sgt. Mackenzie. Written by his great grandson. It is the true story of a remarkable man. He died defending a fallen comrade in WW1. Full marks to the production team for playing the song in it's original Scots dialect.
Gaolic dialect. I love the song. Also related to the Mackenzie's and only knew of one. My great grandfather who fought in WW2. Was gassed on the field but made it back home
When I was a young Air Force Airman, back in the 80's, we had this old sergeant who served during the Vietnam War. We use to love hearing his stories from back in those days. In one story he told us, he was at some sort of Army fire base, which had a high wall around it. He noticed that every morning there would be this guy who would go sit up on top of that wall, and draw pictures of the surrounding landscape. Then, the next morning, the artist and a soldier with a rifle would go sit up in that same spot from the night before. One day, the sergeant caught up with the artist in the chow hall, and asked him why he went up there every evening, then went back in the morning with a rifleman. The artist said that he was tasked by the base commander to go up every evening and draw pictures of the landscape. Then, the following morning, he and the rifleman would go back up with the drawings, and compare the landscape with the images he had drawn. The commander tasked the rifleman with shooting at anything in the landscape that wasn't there in the drawing from the night before. Shortly thereafter, a group would go out into the surrounding area and collect up all the enemy bodies that the rifleman had killed. The scene in this movie, where the aerial flares light up the jungle and showed all the VC that were infiltrating, reminded me of that story.
Active-duty Army here. Thank you for your service. Two weeks after my basic training was over the Afghan war ended. The things that I find most interesting is, The men and women that I wrote letters to when I was a kid in school are now my ncos and my commanding officers. Me and the bunch of the lower enlisted always love hearing their stories. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
The father of one of my best friends from high school was a platoon leader in this battle. He retired from the Army in the early 1980’s and was our Boy Scout Leader.
Jade, to.answer some of your questions you had early in the film, Vietnam was one country in 1954, and was a French colony. Ultimately the country underwent a rebellion of sorts, and the French were defeated at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, and withdrew their forces. Prior to the mobilization of the US Air Mobile Division, US forces in the country were primarily in an advisory role, and saw very little combat. This film depicts the first major battle of US forces against the North Vietnamese Army, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Those soldiers were not conscripts. They were well-trained and battle hardened troops that had fought against the French. The technical advisor for the film was none other than Hal Moore himself. Joe Galloway, who was a reporter for UPI at the time, also provided insight to Barry Pepper, who played him in the film. Pepper painstakingly got every detail down exactly, to the wedding ring and the brand of cigarettes Galloway smoked at the time. The ending of the film shows Mel Gibson standing in front of the Vietnam Memorial, where the names of over 58,000 US serviceman who lost their lives in the war are forever engraved .
@@MovieJoob Another thing the Vietnese had also fought the Japanese in ww2 Prior. China even invaded Vietnam way after we had left in 1979 the Vietnese knew nothing but war for a very long time.
Vietnam was split in two, South Vietnam which was a democratic government and North Vietnam was a communist state. The Vietnamese had experience fighting a war, they fought against the Imperial Japan and the French Army. American soldiers had to fight two enemies in the War, the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong South Vietnamese guerrilla fighters who fought alongside Communist North Vietnam against the Democratic South Vietnam and their American allies. The American Veterans who survived this battle actually met up with the Vietnam soldiers years later they both visited the Valley were the battle took place. Years ago they were enemies, now their good friends.
You have great reactions to movies, especially war movies that are based in reality. You show my fellow veterans so much respect and I appreciate it. You truly have a beautiful heart.
Awwww this makes me want to cry. Thank YOU so much for not only watching but for your service! I have so much space in my heart for Vets as I feel they are not treated fairly and I just want to empathise and show kindness as much as I can ❤️ It's the least I can do!
@@MovieJoob Sorry it took me so long to reply, I had an unexpected death in my close circle of friends. Someone I considered a brother. Thank you for the reply!! It was an honor to serve! Keep up the great work!!!
32:36 I didn't cry until I saw the reporter Barry Pepper played by Joe Galloway in front of the typewriter trying to put into words what really happened to the 7th cavalry in Vietnam War and instead of that he bursted into tears. What a powerful scene without using words ! This is what he meant when he said to Lt. Col. Hal Moore: ""Sir, I don't know how to tell this story."
I cry every time I see the portrayal of Col. Moore telling Joe "you've got to tell this story. Tell them how my troopers died" then him standing there quietly breaking down and crying
10:45 Almost every military installation in our country has what is called base housing, essentially neighborhoods that are on base. In most cases only married service members can live in base housing, so if your single then you live in the barracks/dorms. Typically high ranking officers will all live in base houses next to each other. Separated from enlisted and lower ranking officer base housing.
Several older bases such as Ft Benning (Georgia) and Ft Bragg (North Carolina) have a large grass field (parade field) with the older larger well kept houses arround the outside. Such as as shown in the movie ...usually for Battalion commanders and such. 0-5 and up
Your lack of callousness is a precious thing to see, and that in a generation that leans towards cruelty and mockery. And I continue to pray God‘s best for you. Thanks again
Although I was too young to serve in Vietnam, I am honored to have served in the 7th US Cavalry. The most impactful moment of this film did not come in the scene of a soldier, but at the end, when Joe was retelling it on a typewriter, shaken, tears in his eyes. The memories of a man can shake him to his foundation.
The scene where the South Vietnamese soldier interrogates a North Vietnamese soldier and he said there are 4000 troops where they were was actually mistranslated and it meant 10000 soldiers instead. That is why Americans had so many casualties.
There's a scene that was deleted because it disrupted the flow of the movie (and I agree with that), but it made a good point. Col. Moore was being debriefed, and he read a translation of what the North Vietamese soldier had written to his wife the night before being killed. The bottom line was that this was a man who loved his wife and had a life he valued yet he didn't hesitate to throw ot all away to try to bayonet his enemy's commandng officer. It reminds me that, after the war, a real life North Vietnamese general said that they won because "ten nof us were willing to die to kill one of you" meaning that the North Vietnamese were willing to pay a much higher price to drive out the American military than the American people were willing to pay to stop the North from conquering South Vietnam.
The TRUTH: The American military WON the Vietnam War. FACT: It DESTROYED the Vietcong in 1968 and the North Vietnamese Army in 1972. FACT: Its so frightened the North Vietnamese government during the December 1972 bombing of Hanoi, they agreed to return to the Paris Peace table and sign a treaty in early 1973. FACT: Following that treaty, South Vietnam was a free and independent country. FACT: It was MORE of a "free and independent" country than even South Korea is TODAY, because a peace treaty between North and South Korea has NEVER BEEN SIGNED! FACT: Nixon LEARNED, in 1972, that the North Vietnamese mililtary was impotent to take over the South as long as B-52 bombers could be used to obliterate any future North Vietnamese invasion. FACT: The future use of B-52's was the promise Nixon made to the South Vietnamese government, its military and its people during those Paris Peace talks. FACT: The ONLY reason the North was able to again invade and take over the South was the FAILURE of the Democrat Congress to authorized funds for those B-52 strikes, during the North's 1975 invasion. FACT: If they HAD, there would still be a "free and independent" South Vietnam and MILLIONS of South Vietnamese would have survived the war.
Another great conversation that happened between a Vietnamese General and former Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamura went something along the lines of; NVA General: Mr McNamura, why did you fight in my country? McNamura: Well, at the time, we believed that Vietnam was to become a puppet for the Chinese like Korea. NVA Gen: Mr. McNamura, you really should’ve understood our history. If you gave a Vietnamese man a gun and gave him the option to either shoot an American or a Chinese, he would’ve shot that Chinese a thousand times before he’d ever shoot the American. McNamura: Well, like I said, “At the time.”
Crazy horse was a chief from my tribe Lakota Sioux but we were separated by the United States after they killed our chiefs so I am technically part of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe and my mom is part of the rosebud Sioux tribe
One of my family friends fought at this battle, he even meant Hal Moore (whom Mel Gibson portrayed) in the battlefield) Such a great generation that doesn’t get enough respect
Sugar, I have had computer problems as of late. I am one of those who requested this movie. I participated in operation Lam San 719 in 1971, 3rd Air Cav . Same equipment same area. We could see where this fight took place as we fought them between hills 608 and 711 in the A Shau valley. Thank you for caring to know.
This war was run by the politicians. President Johnson use to say that a bomb was dropped in Vietnam without his approval. If the US had run WW2 like we did Vietnam we'd all be speaking German or Japanese. The sad part of this movie is that it actually happened as one watches. The names are real as is much of the dialogue including "I'm glad I could die for my country."
As a US Army Veteran who was lucky enough to never serve in combat i stand in awe of and gratitude to these men and women who have. They are my heroes. I truly enjoy your reactions especially the military reactions in which you honor them and their stories. If you wanted a suggestion for another movie which is based on a true battle check out Hamburger Hill. This movie tells the true story of a battle in Vietnam that my fathers buddy that served with him in there who was the helicopter pilot that noticed the activity of the VC on and around this hill leading to this very difficult battle. Thank you for your reactions. Keep em coming.
@@hydra_ger you should educate yourself as to not be taken as an ignorant chauvinist. Which is exactly what you sound like. Women have long been able to serve in frontline roles such as medical and support positions. In 2013, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the ban on women in combat would be lifted entirely, and that female service members would be allowed to serve in direct ground combat roles.
Hal Moore is the perfect example of an excellent combat leader. He kept his word; he was the first on the battlefield for his unit. He was the last to leave. And most importantly, he left NO ONE behind. Dead or Alive, all were accounted for. Also favorite movie fact; Critics went out on this film for having “corny/cliched dialogue”. The Real Hal Moore came to the movie’s defense publicly stating “I apologize that my men weren’t being original or creative in their final moments.” That got the critics to shut up real quick. 😂
@@MovieJoob Alas, my uncle is no longer with us, after battling cancer from Agent Orange for a couple of decades. Still, he was a quite and humble man who would have said thank you, and been on his way rather than make a big deal out of his service.
Wow your action was so amazing. As a veteran. Lt Col Moore's line. About being a solider and father. "I hope that being good at one makes me better at the other." As a father I can feel this line. I firmly believe he meant being a good father makes a better solider and you could see it in film meaning he saw his men as sons to take care of mentor. Officers have a huge responsibly and I know the ones I served with take this role seriously. Because unlike most civilian jobs you literally are holding their lives in your hands. Each decision might cost someone their life. The weight of the losses I know weighs heavily on them. Officers who lead like Colonel Moore know their men will have his back no matter what. You can see when he reassures the solider that messed up coordinates dropping bombs. He knows and feels everything going on that battlefield. War is hell and something I hope my children never see or have to go through. It is the worst of humanity. The true cost of combat it is only loss of lives and most times the lives of the people serving beside you. Colonel Moore is probably one of the greatest showcases of leadership next to Major Winters from EZ Company in WWII.
Just to answer a question… the housing you saw on the army base is actual housing at Fort Benning, Georgia. And if I recall correctly, the dancing scene that happened just before they went off to war was filmed behind the actual Fort Benning Post Headquarters. Finally, early in the movie when you saw Hal and his family driving past several things including some massive red and white towers is from Fort Benning’s parade grounds. Those giant towers are the 250 foot mock towers that the drop paratroopers in their second week of training from. I know them well. I was a paratrooper myself (82nd Airborne).
I humped a radio around Afghanistan and Iraq and I gotta admit, I always get a chuckle out of the 'Calm down! Communicate clearly!' shout from Hal Moore @ 13:40 or so. We were always told by my CO - 'If it's important, speak clearly and concisely - and if it's not, shut up'.
Dear, you need a hug, a truckload of hugs... you've been in touch with some of the most horrible realities that we, as human beings, can be...and you hold yourself so well... Never, EVER be ashamed of your tears. As horrible as it can be, we fight to protect ones like you. God Bless your heart.
Fantastic review! Your heartfelt reactions were heart warming. It is wonderful to watch someone who can appreciate the courage, devotion to duty, and sacrifice of the soldiers of my generation. THANK YOU. You are a beautiful person.
Met both hal moore and plumble as a child. They were friends of my father. I knew them as good men and cool guys. Once the movie came out and my dad told me that that was them i gained a whole new respect. As a 9 year army infantry vet i gained even more, not only their sacrifice but their dedication have made me who i am. Never left anyone behind, god bless the queen of battle
My Dad was a Second Class Petty Officer in Vietnam. He would take troops up and down Da Nang river in patrol boats . He told me that this was the only movie he's ever seen that was accurate.
A very honest and heartfelt reaction. My Dad was in this and subsequent battles and received the Bronze Star. I never knew until I saw this movie and put the pieces together. I found his original Bronze Star letter, the medal and of all things, a Thanksgiving menu that took place just a week after this battle. I've watched this movie a 100 times and cried a 1,000. My Father never spoke of it. I remember the Airfield and blinking red lights as an 8 yr. old. My Dad used to tuck us in as children after we were asleep and check to make sure we were breathing. It was just his way I suppose. Thanks for enduring my story as well and again loved your honest reaction.
In my time in the Marine Corps, we were encouraged to study all the battles we could find in literature, it helped us decide what to do and not do in actual battle.
You have a beautiful soul….I was a fort benning when they were filming this and training and we all caught this film at the movie theater when it came out ….it was a great time
Yayyyyyy! Been waiting for this one ☺️ One of the most emotionally impactful moments for me is a small one, a subtle one. It's during Mel's speech before everyone goes of to war. He talks about how people may have faced discrimination. And then he says, "But for you and me now - all that is gone. We are moving into the valley of the shadow of death, where you will watch the back of the man next to you, as he will watch yours. And you won't care what color he is, or by what name he calls God." I wish that the leasons art teaches us were taken to heart by more people..
Omg I LOVED his speech before going to war! Maybe one of my favourite lines from any of the war films I've watched so far! So beautifully said and perfectly encapsulates the point of being 'brothers in arms' and the importance of team work and togetherness!!
To help enlighten you on that. The US Military was the first institution of our nation to be properly desegregated first just before the outbreak of the Korean War. Because no matter what the color of your skin is, or what religion you pray for is, we all shed the same blood and are willing to sacrifice our bodies and minds for our country no matter what the people at home say or do. Myself being in the Army today and watching what is going on in the rest of the country, I hardly ever see any discrimination of any kind here in the military. As people of various kinds in our country want to tear us apart for no reason, the military will stand together as we must fight to protect our country where ever the fight will take place. Huh, just think. The military was almost desegregated after the Revolutionary War at the request of then General George Washington and several others, but that was met with so much opposition that they could only push to have former slaves that fought in the Continental Army would remain free, and leave it up to the states to get ride of slavery themselves. It was a small moment of justice for the Black Americans that fought and died to help build a new nation that, for the most part we see today.
One of my favorite movies! Also, your comment about housing...that was filmed at a US Army base in Georgia. There have been renovations, but those exact houses are still used for senior officers and NCOs.
Thank you for reacting to this. My grandfather was apart of the battle of la Drang. He was not featured in this movie. He didn't make it back to us alive to tell his story. His name Robert lewis can be found on the 3rd panel, 28 down from the top 11th in from the left. I met colonel hal moore at a young age during a commemoration ceremony at Joint Base Andrews and its a memory that will be with me and my family for a lifetime. I enjoyed your reaction.
The opening where the French were attacked happened at the Mang Yang Pass. The French lost around 2000 men there and they were buried facing France. My first hump with the Infantry in Vietnam was in the Ia Drang Valley. I hated it then and I hate it now. The next day the 2nd of the 7th Cav humped from LZ X-ray to LZ Albany and were caught in a ambush that killed almost twice as many American's as was lost at LZ X-ray.
Your reactions are so genuine. Your tears are real and get to me every time. It's great to see a younger generation have appreciation for what has happened.
Thank you so much for the suggestion!! I absolutely would love to learn more about the Australian's experience in war. I feel a bit ashamed at how little I know about it!
@@MovieJoob As I said, I have really enjoyed the film, over, and over again. I even was impressed by Little Patty's talent. She was performing there at the time of the attack. Her voice was amazing. I had never heard of her before.
One can not imagine what these men had gone through in the battle and in their lives after it. My grandfather was forced to fight in WW2 for a dictatorship he didn't agreed with. He was one of the few that survived the battle of Stalingrad and came back years after the war from russian imprisionment. I only know him as a broken men who woke up every night screaming. When I see pictures of him, when he was young, a proud strong men, it's hard to grasp that it is the same person I used to know. Greets from Germany!
I served in the UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE from 1968 through 1974. So I’m a Vietnam Era Veteran because I did not go to Vietnam. I trained with the thousands who did go however. But this is the most accurate story of the war. Now about you young lady. I hold you in high regards because of you showing true compassion for the people who served over there. I’m sure that you know about the Vietnam Wall. Don’t know where you live, but I would encourage you to visit the Wall. I’ve never been. It’s quite a trip now that I can hardly walk anymore. But for a young person like you, it’s worth your trip. You’ll get to meet real Vietnam Veterans who served alongside those who named are on the wall! If you’re not close, the traveling Vietnam Wall is always near enough for each American to visit. Check out the latest schedule. You are truly a genuine trooper. Thank you for your bravery. Just my opinion, but the likelihood of your generation facing an enemy like the Vietnam Cong, will probably happen. Just my opinion dear child. But always defend the Freedom that you have. Never let anyone take it away from you and your generation. You must keep it and pass it on to the next generation. God bless you and your family!!
I am a veteran of that war, although I never experienced anything like what was depicted here. Great movie. Actually your reaction moved me more than when I first saw the movie way back when.
The nickname "Too Tall" was a reference to the height restrictions for Army aviators. He was actually "too tall" to be assigned as a helicopter pilot. I do not know the back story regarding how he managed to be a pilot.
I know im a year late but COL Moore's wife helped change the Army in how it supports the spouses of soldiers. You should check it out because she did so much! Also, the parts filmed on the base were filmed on fort benning which as of last year was renamed Fort Moore. I attended the ceremony and COL Moore was an excellent choice to rename the base after.
Ft. Benning, Georgia, that was the house, on Eames Ave., where I live from 1960 - 1965 or 2nd to 6th grade. It`s the only house with an enclosed front porch.
This film is absolutely great it's very much an anti war movie the set piece's are phenomenal, the battle scenes are very well portrayed, the soundtrack hits you in feels and the one thing I admire about this movie the most is how it portrays the Vietnamese it's treats them with respect and shows an almost chess like game of both the Vietnamese Commander and Col Moore trying to outwit each other. Not sure when you plan to do Band of Brothers but a good film to follow this I suggest is Danger Close a film about Australian troops in Vietnam so that might hit close to home for you.
It was so impressively well done! I enjoyed it so thoroughly! And yes I do plan on doing Band of Brothers as soon as I finish the Last of Us show!! I can't wait!
Jimmy Nakayama's scene was so brutal and heart breaking because that was what happened to him. Not saying any one death was better or worse, just that it was pretty accurate and I can't imagine that type of pain.
A rarely mentioned bit of history, Ho Chi Minh fought with the allies against the Japanese during WWII, he was promised a free and independent Vietnam after the war. When Japan surrendered the British were entrusted to keep the promise instead they gave the French their former colony back sowing the seeds for decades of war and suffering
Excellent as always, Jade 👍. I love that you like to watch war movies because it's my favorite genre. I would recommend watching Tears of the Sun (2003) with Bruce Willis in the title role. It's a good movie too
You asked about the houses. That is officer housing at Fort Benning, and the party before they deployed was at the Officers Club there (I am a former officer and spent some time there). Hal Moore retired as a Lieutenant General (three stars), and Fort Benning was renamed Fort Moore in honor of both him and his wife.
Sitting Bull was a famous Lakota Souix leader. Also when the references come up about Custer. They are referring to the 7th Calvary and General Custer was in charge but went into battle against the native Americans but was seriously outnumbered and was slaughtered
Your an incredible young lady, thank you for watching these great movies that we all should see at least once hope you get a chance to see , Life is beautiful '
Thanks for watching this movie! (on the other hand movies don't tell you the whole story about reality not even history because history is written by the victors!) I hope that many people will reconsider the war because of you! Keep learning, keep going! (I would recommend A Bridge Too Far)
When this happened in 1965 the US Army had been 12 years since the last time there were significant combat casualties. The procedures for the proper handling of next-of-kin notifications had lapsed and that was the reason a taxicab company was delivering the notifications. The issue was quickly corrected, but the portrayal of the situation in this film is accurate.
White Phosphorous grenades are so nasty. What horrible burns they make. There is a UA-cam channel called The Operations Room, where you can find the Play-by-Play of this battle if you want to see it.
16:58 that's a white phosphorus grenade. The only way to stop it from continuing to burn is to cut it out. My dad dealt with it over there. Didn't get hit with it, but saw it
I remember going by those houses when I was at Ft.Benning I I think they officers quarters I'm not sure I was there only a few months for training.But I remember it was so nice .
A great movie one of the best war movies certainly the best set in Vietnam, the music was also awesome, it's so sad seeing all the death every solider who survived must have had Survivors guilt especially Hal Moore.
About half of the military and their families live on-base. In the Vietnam War, on all sides, most soldiers were conscripts. My older brother was drafted to serve in the Army out of Da Nang (on the coast downhill from this location).
@@MovieJoob He did suffer some disability that turned up later, but he was able to retire early. After he came back he showed us the slides he took with his camera ... very green. But no stories. I heard some of those from other veterans.
Hal Moore is exampole of excellent combat leader: Excellent ability to analyze situation, keeping big picture in mind, calm and rational decision making under stress and foremost: Leading by example.
yes, you still get housing like that in the army - if you have a family and there are openings. His house in this movie was actually my dads commanders house at Benning.
Hal Moore was one of the most mediocre officers in his class when judged by his grades and classwork, however, he became the first officer to reach the rank of Brigadier General in his class because of his practical knowledge in the field.
Grades are utterly worthless in my opinion. They do not correspond with your actual intelligence or best traits. I'm so glad they could see past his grades!
The grenades that burn are white phosphorus grenades. They burn if exposed to oxygen. U can only take the pieces out safely, under water, and u have to dig the pieces out, as they burn.
In the late 1970's I worked from time to time with a fellow that served in this battle as his baptism of fire when he was nineteen. He was never more afraid in his life.
A Captain Rick Rescorla was at this battle. He later went on to be head of security for Morgan Stanley at the World Trade Center. After the 1993 bombing he implemented evacuation drills for the employees. This policy and he's actions saved most of the company's employees on 9/11. He died going back for more people.
All the scenes filmed in “America were filmed on Ft Benning Georgia. Real soldiers do live in those houses seen in the film, and where they get in the busses is the airborne field, where I went to airborne schools. Lots of nostalgia for me watching this movie
I am sure someone has already answered this, but am a new subscriber. In reference to your housing question, yes. You can get on post housing. The size and such is dependent first on rank and then (barely) family size, but mostly with rank. If you are single, then you will have an apartment options available to you (as an officer, referred to as the BOQ or Bachelors Officers Quarters). Younger single enlisted soldiers have more of a dormitory style setup. Depending on your rank, you can have to option to live off of post as well and you will be granted a housing allowance. I can go into more depth if you are curious, but there are different "neighborhoods" for different rank groupings. The only exception to this would be a high ranking sergeant major (enlisted), they will often be in the area with senior officers
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The grenade that the NVA soldier throw that burnt that American soldier so badly is a phosphorous grenade. It can not be put out with anythings (must be allowed to burn out) and burns right down to the bone (and may cook the bone as well). It is now illegal as a weapon of war (whether grenade, sheel, or war-head/bomb), but not for making smoke skeans (to shroud yourself).
You do not want any helicopter (particularly those landing in a combat zone) to switch on any head-lights as it will show the enemy exact where the helicopter is (whether in the air or landed) and will draw a very large amount of fire. The enemy simply just has to shoot directly at the on head-lights in that case.
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I HATE THAT YOU DONT KNOW HISTORY - WATCH KEN BURNS DOCUMENTARY CALLED THE VIETNAM WAR -- LEARN SOMETHING REAL - THE FRENCH COLONIZED "FRENCH INDOCHINA" THE COUNTRIES OF CAMBODIA - LAOS - AND VIETNAM - THEY SIMPLY REQUESTED THE FRENCH LEAVE AFTER WW2 - FRENCH SAID NO WE OWN YOU - SO THE VIETNAMESE DECIDED TO KILL THEM - THE US BEING RACIST DECIDED YOU CANT KILL WHITE PEOPLE LIKE THAT AND DROPPED FIRE ON BABIES AND PROPPED UP A PUPPET GOVERNMENT FOR 10 YEARS IN ORDER TO SPREAD GOOD WILL AND DEMOCRACY - GOT BAD PR FOR DOING SO - LEFT THE COUNTRY - END OF STORY
@@astrochickenfeet1693 wow, you must be a far-left radicalized woke antica snowflake nutcase 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
How about you take your own advice and learn history...real history. Stop regurgitating what the radicals were spouting out in that time. The Vietnam War was essentially to stop the spread of communism since it was becoming a larger threat to the US. But there were many Americans who were brainwashed by the media back then who spread the same narrative you seem to be parroting back to all of us. American troops weren't actively seeking out Vietnamese babies, children, families, or random people to eliminate or punish....like you have been led to believe. Maybe a very few handful of hotheaded troops who couldn't control their emotions due to Vietnamese fighters killing their fellow brothers-in-arms, so they took out their anger on innocent people. In that particular instance, I can definitely side with you and call those individuals a massive piece of 💩
Other than that, most of the time, deaths of innocent people were done by accident....and not just on Vietnamese civillians either, but on our own American troops as well (referring to friendly fire, etc.)
I'm sure there are a few exceptions to the rule that will either support your perspective or my perspective. But the main purpose was 100% to stop the spread of communism and to project our dominance in the region and spread capitalism. It had nothing to do with being racist like you've been brainwashed into believing. Get educated properly before speaking. Otherwise you run the risk of sounding and looking foolish.
I had the pleasure of listening to Lieutenant General Hal Moore speak at our Cavalry Ball prior to his passing. An inspirational leader whose dedication to his men can be seen and felt by all.
Oh wow! What a beautiful experience! I'm so glad for you!!
That had to be one hell of an experience. I can only imagine.
My father knew Mr Moore very well and even served with him before moving to Military 🪖 Intelligence, he was a huge asset to our fighting force in the air mobile devision and creation!..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
That's amazing. I spoke with Col. Crandall and Joe Galloway shortly before I retired. They were great to speak with and had some interesting insights into what all this movie got right and a couple of small things it added (the mini-guns on the UH-1's hadn't been installed before X-ray).
A quick word about Joe Galloway… he was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” device (meaning for valor) for assisting wounded soldiers during this battle while risking his own life. He was the only civilian to be awarded the Bronze Star for valor for actions during the Vietnam War.
16:28 Capt Thomas Metsker was fatally shot right after giving his place on the medevac helicopter to his friend Ray Lefebvre. Tom's daighter Karen was just under a year and a half old when it happend. She grew up angry at her father for leaving his family to die fighting war on the other side of the world and blamed Ray Lefebvre for her father's death.
She eventually attended the 25th Anniversary reunion of veterans of the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley. There, she met and spoke with Ray Lefebvres. From their conversation she learned what good friends he and her father had been. She learned how badly Ray was wounded and that he believed that he would probably not be alive if her father hadn't put him on that helicopter when he did. Most of all, she realized that Ray would have given his life to save her father if he could. She was finally able to let go of her anger and find meaning in her father's death.
Oh my gods. That is so horrible and difficult but I'm glad as she got older she could learn the other perspectives and let go of the anger and resentment!
No one knows what it's like to be in that situation unless you are in that situation yourself!
@@MovieJoob To let you know how healing the experience was for her, she said that the vets became like a second family to her. She said said that she had been afraid that she would meet a group of cold blooded killers but instead met a group of teddy bears.
My father participated in this battle. I tried to get him to watch this movie. He said "no son, i was there". He came in as part of the second wave that landed that day.
Oh wow!! I hope he has been very peaceful and happy since then! And I thank him for his service!!
@@MovieJoob Cancer took him 8 years ago.
@@lw3918 if you do not mind, Your father will be in my prayers today, begging our Lord to grant him eternal peace in his glory.
(forgive my lousy english)
Oh man. I've seen the ABC news documentary on Hal Moore's return, and they fully cover the next day and the 'walk in the sun'. Jack Smith an ABC news reporter was an 18 yr old private.
Complete respect for your father....
@@csadler Thank you.
Something else… one of the versions of the book that inspired this movie has picture of a man named Rick Rescorla on the book jacket cover. He was a British man who had served in the British army in the late 1950s, then joined the American Army in the early 1960s, where upon graduation from Officer Candidate School, he was assigned to Hal Moore’s battalion. Hal Moore himself described Rescorla as “the best platoon leader I ever saw.” Rescorla’s men affectionately nicknamed him “Hard Core” and he jokingly referred to his own platoon as the “Hard Corps”. Rescorla survived the battle and recieved the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and Purple Heart. He left active duty in 1967, but remained in the reserves until 1990, retiring with the rank of colonel.
36 years after the Battle of Ia Drang and 11 years after he retired overall, Rick Rescorla was the chief of security for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter in the World Trade Center. Due to direct his actions (and his complete disregard of the New York City Port Authority advising people in the South Tower to remain at their desks AFTER the north was hit but before the South Tower was hit) only thirteen of the 2,700 employees of that firm were killed when the towers collapsed. Sadly, one of the thirteen killed was Rescorla himself.
I just watched this reaction. I was hoping someone would mention Rick Rescorla and the connection between this battle and 9-11. As I understand it, Rescorla was last seen trudging back up the stairs looking for stragglers, trying to make sure all his people got out.
@@fast_richard I’ve heard the same. I believe you’re right.
I worked for the Port Authority Law Dept. located on the 66th floor of the South Tower WTC. Many of the lawyers were military reservists. After the building was hit, the lawyers and other Dept. staff kept watch on the staircases "helping the civilians get out" until relieved by the PA cops or FDNY. It was, they felt, "their building" and some lost their lives trying to help others to safety. Nobody seems to know their dedication to service.
16:48 Because the cut off platoon's position was on a slight elevation, the Vietnamese had to fire upward at them, so as long as they lay flat, they were able to avoid being hit by direct gunfire (grenades were clearly another matter). However, their medic, SP5 Charles R. Lose, had to sit up in order to treat the wounded. He knew this put him at risk of getting shot, but he did it anyway to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. He survived the battle of the Ia Drang and received the Distinguished Service Cross (the US Army's second highest decoration for valor) for his actions.
Ahh I see!! Thank you so much for the information! Especially about Charles R Lose. Wow!!
kept a little over a dozen wounded men alive for 25 hours. Man was one of many heroes that day.
Combat medics in action. My MOS!
I had the honor of meeting Col Hal Moore (Ret) at a BBQ restaurant on a couple of occasions. He is the type of man that takes the oxygen out of a room with just his presence. He was down to earth and humble, and I will never forget the few words we spoke to each other, all abut the BBQ of course. Great reaction as usual.
Oh wow! What an incredible experience!! I'm glad you got to meet him!
Sam Elliot respected the man he portrayed (Sgt. Maj. Plumely) so much he sat front and center with his family at his funeral in 2012.
The haunting song that is played near the end is called Sgt. Mackenzie. Written by his great grandson. It is the true story of a remarkable man. He died defending a fallen comrade in WW1.
Full marks to the production team for playing the song in it's original Scots dialect.
Gaolic dialect. I love the song. Also related to the Mackenzie's and only knew of one. My great grandfather who fought in WW2. Was gassed on the field but made it back home
When I was a young Air Force Airman, back in the 80's, we had this old sergeant who served during the Vietnam War. We use to love hearing his stories from back in those days. In one story he told us, he was at some sort of Army fire base, which had a high wall around it. He noticed that every morning there would be this guy who would go sit up on top of that wall, and draw pictures of the surrounding landscape. Then, the next morning, the artist and a soldier with a rifle would go sit up in that same spot from the night before. One day, the sergeant caught up with the artist in the chow hall, and asked him why he went up there every evening, then went back in the morning with a rifleman. The artist said that he was tasked by the base commander to go up every evening and draw pictures of the landscape. Then, the following morning, he and the rifleman would go back up with the drawings, and compare the landscape with the images he had drawn. The commander tasked the rifleman with shooting at anything in the landscape that wasn't there in the drawing from the night before. Shortly thereafter, a group would go out into the surrounding area and collect up all the enemy bodies that the rifleman had killed. The scene in this movie, where the aerial flares light up the jungle and showed all the VC that were infiltrating, reminded me of that story.
Active-duty Army here. Thank you for your service. Two weeks after my basic training was over the Afghan war ended. The things that I find most interesting is, The men and women that I wrote letters to when I was a kid in school are now my ncos and my commanding officers. Me and the bunch of the lower enlisted always love hearing their stories. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
That is nuts but so fascinating!! What a dutiful and meticulous task!
Thank you both for your service!!
The father of one of my best friends from high school was a platoon leader in this battle. He retired from the Army in the early 1980’s and was our Boy Scout Leader.
Oh wow! I hope he has been doing really well since then!!
@@MovieJoob He passed away several years ago.
Jade, to.answer some of your questions you had early in the film, Vietnam was one country in 1954, and was a French colony. Ultimately the country underwent a rebellion of sorts, and the French were defeated at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, and withdrew their forces. Prior to the mobilization of the US Air Mobile Division, US forces in the country were primarily in an advisory role, and saw very little combat. This film depicts the first major battle of US forces against the North Vietnamese Army, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Those soldiers were not conscripts. They were well-trained and battle hardened troops that had fought against the French. The technical advisor for the film was none other than Hal Moore himself. Joe Galloway, who was a reporter for UPI at the time, also provided insight to Barry Pepper, who played him in the film. Pepper painstakingly got every detail down exactly, to the wedding ring and the brand of cigarettes Galloway smoked at the time. The ending of the film shows Mel Gibson standing in front of the Vietnam Memorial, where the names of over 58,000 US serviceman who lost their lives in the war are forever engraved .
Thank you so much for answering my queries and for the information!! I really appreciate it!
@@MovieJoob Another thing the Vietnese had also fought the Japanese in ww2 Prior. China even invaded Vietnam way after we had left in 1979 the Vietnese knew nothing but war for a very long time.
Vietnam was split in two, South Vietnam which was a democratic government and North Vietnam was a communist state.
The Vietnamese had experience fighting a war, they fought against the Imperial Japan and the French Army.
American soldiers had to fight two enemies in the War, the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong South Vietnamese guerrilla fighters who fought alongside Communist North Vietnam against the Democratic South Vietnam and their American allies.
The American Veterans who survived this battle actually met up with the Vietnam soldiers years later they both visited the Valley were the battle took place.
Years ago they were enemies, now their good friends.
You have great reactions to movies, especially war movies that are based in reality. You show my fellow veterans so much respect and I appreciate it. You truly have a beautiful heart.
Awwww this makes me want to cry. Thank YOU so much for not only watching but for your service! I have so much space in my heart for Vets as I feel they are not treated fairly and I just want to empathise and show kindness as much as I can ❤️ It's the least I can do!
@@MovieJoob Sorry it took me so long to reply, I had an unexpected death in my close circle of friends. Someone I considered a brother. Thank you for the reply!! It was an honor to serve! Keep up the great work!!!
32:36 I didn't cry until I saw the reporter Barry Pepper played by Joe Galloway in front of the typewriter trying to put into words what really happened to the 7th cavalry in Vietnam War and instead of that he bursted into tears. What a powerful scene without using words ! This is what he meant when he said to Lt. Col. Hal Moore: ""Sir, I don't know how to tell this story."
I cry every time I see the portrayal of Col. Moore telling Joe "you've got to tell this story. Tell them how my troopers died" then him standing there quietly breaking down and crying
10:45 Almost every military installation in our country has what is called base housing, essentially neighborhoods that are on base. In most cases only married service members can live in base housing, so if your single then you live in the barracks/dorms. Typically high ranking officers will all live in base houses next to each other. Separated from enlisted and lower ranking officer base housing.
Oohh interesting!! Thank you so much for the information I didn't realise that was a common thing!
Several older bases such as Ft Benning (Georgia) and Ft Bragg (North Carolina) have a large grass field (parade field) with the older larger well kept houses arround the outside. Such as as shown in the movie ...usually for Battalion commanders and such. 0-5 and up
Your lack of callousness is a precious thing to see, and that in a generation that leans towards cruelty and mockery. And I continue to pray God‘s best for you. Thanks again
Awww thank you so deeply for this beautiful comment!
I am an American combat veteran ( vietnam ) you can not possibly know the good you have just done . Thank you for this and God bless you
That is so kind of you!! Thank you so much for the lovely words and for your service!
I totally agree as someone who hasn’t served, but can understand and sympathize with those who have/are serving. Welcome home.
Thank you for your service sir
@@hectorfernandezhernandez3168 Thank you for your kind words. God bless you
Although I was too young to serve in Vietnam, I am honored to have served in the 7th US Cavalry. The most impactful moment of this film did not come in the scene of a soldier, but at the end, when Joe was retelling it on a typewriter, shaken, tears in his eyes. The memories of a man can shake him to his foundation.
This film is easily one of the greatest war movies ever created, and certainly one of the greatest films about Vietnam ever made.
The scene where the South Vietnamese soldier interrogates a North Vietnamese soldier and he said there are 4000 troops where they were was actually mistranslated and it meant 10000 soldiers instead. That is why Americans had so many casualties.
There's a scene that was deleted because it disrupted the flow of the movie (and I agree with that), but it made a good point. Col. Moore was being debriefed, and he read a translation of what the North Vietamese soldier had written to his wife the night before being killed. The bottom line was that this was a man who loved his wife and had a life he valued yet he didn't hesitate to throw ot all away to try to bayonet his enemy's commandng officer. It reminds me that, after the war, a real life North Vietnamese general said that they won because "ten nof us were willing to die to kill one of you" meaning that the North Vietnamese were willing to pay a much higher price to drive out the American military than the American people were willing to pay to stop the North from conquering South Vietnam.
Sadly, that’s the same way the Japanese fought us in WWII
The TRUTH: The American military WON the Vietnam War. FACT: It DESTROYED the Vietcong in 1968 and the North Vietnamese Army in 1972. FACT: Its so frightened the North Vietnamese government during the December 1972 bombing of Hanoi, they agreed to return to the Paris Peace table and sign a treaty in early 1973. FACT: Following that treaty, South Vietnam was a free and independent country. FACT: It was MORE of a "free and independent" country than even South Korea is TODAY, because a peace treaty between North and South Korea has NEVER BEEN SIGNED! FACT: Nixon LEARNED, in 1972, that the North Vietnamese mililtary was impotent to take over the South as long as B-52 bombers could be used to obliterate any future North Vietnamese invasion. FACT: The future use of B-52's was the promise Nixon made to the South Vietnamese government, its military and its people during those Paris Peace talks. FACT: The ONLY reason the North was able to again invade and take over the South was the FAILURE of the Democrat Congress to authorized funds for those B-52 strikes, during the North's 1975 invasion. FACT: If they HAD, there would still be a "free and independent" South Vietnam and MILLIONS of South Vietnamese would have survived the war.
Another great conversation that happened between a Vietnamese General and former Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamura went something along the lines of;
NVA General: Mr McNamura, why did you fight in my country?
McNamura: Well, at the time, we believed that Vietnam was to become a puppet for the Chinese like Korea.
NVA Gen: Mr. McNamura, you really should’ve understood our history. If you gave a Vietnamese man a gun and gave him the option to either shoot an American or a Chinese, he would’ve shot that Chinese a thousand times before he’d ever shoot the American.
McNamura: Well, like I said, “At the time.”
_"You will kill ten of us, we will kill one of you, but in the end, you will tire of it first."_
-Ho Chi Minh
Crazy horse was a chief from my tribe Lakota Sioux but we were separated by the United States after they killed our chiefs so I am technically part of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe and my mom is part of the rosebud Sioux tribe
One of my family friends fought at this battle, he even meant Hal Moore (whom Mel Gibson portrayed) in the battlefield)
Such a great generation that doesn’t get enough respect
Sugar, I have had computer problems as of late. I am one of those who requested this movie. I participated in operation Lam San 719 in 1971, 3rd Air Cav . Same equipment same area. We could see where this fight took place as we fought them between hills 608 and 711 in the A Shau valley. Thank you for caring to know.
This war was run by the politicians. President Johnson use to say that a bomb was dropped in Vietnam without his approval. If the US had run WW2 like we did Vietnam we'd all be speaking German or Japanese. The sad part of this movie is that it actually happened as one watches. The names are real as is much of the dialogue including "I'm glad I could die for my country."
As a US Army Veteran who was lucky enough to never serve in combat i stand in awe of and gratitude to these men and women who have. They are my heroes. I truly enjoy your reactions especially the military reactions in which you honor them and their stories. If you wanted a suggestion for another movie which is based on a true battle check out Hamburger Hill. This movie tells the true story of a battle in Vietnam that my fathers buddy that served with him in there who was the helicopter pilot that noticed the activity of the VC on and around this hill leading to this very difficult battle. Thank you for your reactions. Keep em coming.
What women? I do not see a single women fighting in the frontline
@@hydra_ger you should educate yourself as to not be taken as an ignorant chauvinist. Which is exactly what you sound like. Women have long been able to serve in frontline roles such as medical and support positions. In 2013, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced that the ban on women in combat would be lifted entirely, and that female service members would be allowed to serve in direct ground combat roles.
Hal Moore is the perfect example of an excellent combat leader. He kept his word; he was the first on the battlefield for his unit. He was the last to leave. And most importantly, he left NO ONE behind. Dead or Alive, all were accounted for.
Also favorite movie fact; Critics went out on this film for having “corny/cliched dialogue”. The Real Hal Moore came to the movie’s defense publicly stating “I apologize that my men weren’t being original or creative in their final moments.” That got the critics to shut up real quick. 😂
I want to thank you for doing this reaction. My uncle fought with Col Moore in IA Drang. This movie is always personal for me. Thank you again.
Oh wow! I'm so glad I experienced this film too! Thank you for watching and thank your uncle for his service!!
@@MovieJoob Alas, my uncle is no longer with us, after battling cancer from Agent Orange for a couple of decades. Still, he was a quite and humble man who would have said thank you, and been on his way rather than make a big deal out of his service.
Wow your action was so amazing. As a veteran. Lt Col Moore's line. About being a solider and father. "I hope that being good at one makes me better at the other." As a father I can feel this line. I firmly believe he meant being a good father makes a better solider and you could see it in film meaning he saw his men as sons to take care of mentor. Officers have a huge responsibly and I know the ones I served with take this role seriously. Because unlike most civilian jobs you literally are holding their lives in your hands. Each decision might cost someone their life. The weight of the losses I know weighs heavily on them. Officers who lead like Colonel Moore know their men will have his back no matter what. You can see when he reassures the solider that messed up coordinates dropping bombs. He knows and feels everything going on that battlefield. War is hell and something I hope my children never see or have to go through. It is the worst of humanity. The true cost of combat it is only loss of lives and most times the lives of the people serving beside you. Colonel Moore is probably one of the greatest showcases of leadership next to Major Winters from EZ Company in WWII.
You asked who 'Crazy Horse " was, he was a renowned native American indian chief. He was well known for his ability to plan a fight and his bravery.
Just to answer a question… the housing you saw on the army base is actual housing at Fort Benning, Georgia. And if I recall correctly, the dancing scene that happened just before they went off to war was filmed behind the actual Fort Benning Post Headquarters. Finally, early in the movie when you saw Hal and his family driving past several things including some massive red and white towers is from Fort Benning’s parade grounds. Those giant towers are the 250 foot mock towers that the drop paratroopers in their second week of training from. I know them well. I was a paratrooper myself (82nd Airborne).
I humped a radio around Afghanistan and Iraq and I gotta admit, I always get a chuckle out of the 'Calm down! Communicate clearly!' shout from Hal Moore @ 13:40 or so.
We were always told by my CO - 'If it's important, speak clearly and concisely - and if it's not, shut up'.
Dear, you need a hug, a truckload of hugs... you've been in touch with some of the most horrible realities that we, as human beings, can be...and you hold yourself so well... Never, EVER be ashamed of your tears. As horrible as it can be, we fight to protect ones like you. God Bless your heart.
As a veteran, thank you for this reaction. Thank you honoring those that gave all. You are a blessing
Fantastic review! Your heartfelt reactions were heart warming. It is wonderful to watch someone who can appreciate the courage, devotion to duty, and sacrifice of the soldiers of my generation. THANK YOU. You are a beautiful person.
Met both hal moore and plumble as a child. They were friends of my father. I knew them as good men and cool guys. Once the movie came out and my dad told me that that was them i gained a whole new respect. As a 9 year army infantry vet i gained even more, not only their sacrifice but their dedication have made me who i am. Never left anyone behind, god bless the queen of battle
My Dad was a Second Class Petty Officer in Vietnam. He would take troops up and down Da Nang river in patrol boats . He told me that this was the only movie he's ever seen that was accurate.
A very honest and heartfelt reaction. My Dad was in this and subsequent battles and received the Bronze Star.
I never knew until I saw this movie and put the pieces together. I found his original Bronze Star letter, the medal and of all things, a Thanksgiving menu that took place just a week after this battle.
I've watched this movie a 100 times and cried a 1,000.
My Father never spoke of it. I remember the Airfield and blinking red lights as an 8 yr. old.
My Dad used to tuck us in as children after we were asleep and check to make sure we were breathing.
It was just his way I suppose.
Thanks for enduring my story as well and again loved your honest reaction.
In my time in the Marine Corps, we were encouraged to study all the battles we could find in literature, it helped us decide what to do and not do in actual battle.
Crandall and Too Talk both earned the Medal of Honor.
You have a beautiful soul….I was a fort benning when they were filming this and training and we all caught this film at the movie theater when it came out ….it was a great time
Thank you very much and oh wow!! That must have been so surreal especially then finally watching it in cinemas!
Yayyyyyy! Been waiting for this one ☺️
One of the most emotionally impactful moments for me is a small one, a subtle one. It's during Mel's speech before everyone goes of to war. He talks about how people may have faced discrimination. And then he says, "But for you and me now - all that is gone. We are moving into the valley of the shadow of death, where you will watch the back of the man next to you, as he will watch yours. And you won't care what color he is, or by what name he calls God."
I wish that the leasons art teaches us were taken to heart by more people..
Omg I LOVED his speech before going to war! Maybe one of my favourite lines from any of the war films I've watched so far! So beautifully said and perfectly encapsulates the point of being 'brothers in arms' and the importance of team work and togetherness!!
To help enlighten you on that. The US Military was the first institution of our nation to be properly desegregated first just before the outbreak of the Korean War. Because no matter what the color of your skin is, or what religion you pray for is, we all shed the same blood and are willing to sacrifice our bodies and minds for our country no matter what the people at home say or do. Myself being in the Army today and watching what is going on in the rest of the country, I hardly ever see any discrimination of any kind here in the military. As people of various kinds in our country want to tear us apart for no reason, the military will stand together as we must fight to protect our country where ever the fight will take place.
Huh, just think. The military was almost desegregated after the Revolutionary War at the request of then General George Washington and several others, but that was met with so much opposition that they could only push to have former slaves that fought in the Continental Army would remain free, and leave it up to the states to get ride of slavery themselves. It was a small moment of justice for the Black Americans that fought and died to help build a new nation that, for the most part we see today.
It's not explained in the movie, but "Gary Qwen" is the fighting song and rallying cry of the 7th Cavalry.
One of my favorite movies! Also, your comment about housing...that was filmed at a US Army base in Georgia. There have been renovations, but those exact houses are still used for senior officers and NCOs.
Thank you for reacting to this. My grandfather was apart of the battle of la Drang. He was not featured in this movie. He didn't make it back to us alive to tell his story. His name Robert lewis can be found on the 3rd panel, 28 down from the top 11th in from the left. I met colonel hal moore at a young age during a commemoration ceremony at Joint Base Andrews and its a memory that will be with me and my family for a lifetime. I enjoyed your reaction.
Hal Moore was exactly what a commander should be.
The opening where the French were attacked happened at the Mang Yang Pass. The French lost around 2000 men there and they were buried facing France. My first hump with the Infantry in Vietnam was in the Ia Drang Valley. I hated it then and I hate it now. The next day the 2nd of the 7th Cav humped from LZ X-ray to LZ Albany and were caught in a ambush that killed almost twice as many American's as was lost at LZ X-ray.
Your reactions are so genuine. Your tears are real and get to me every time. It's great to see a younger generation have appreciation for what has happened.
Being from Austrailia, you should watch DANGER CLOSE, about an Autralian battle in Vietnam. It's very good. I've watched it a half dozen times.
Thank you so much for the suggestion!! I absolutely would love to learn more about the Australian's experience in war. I feel a bit ashamed at how little I know about it!
@@MovieJoob As I said, I have really enjoyed the film, over, and over again. I even was impressed by Little Patty's talent. She was performing there at the time of the attack. Her voice was amazing. I had never heard of her before.
25:51 Army Lt. Jimmy Nakayama did not survive his injuries. He died two days later😑RIP.
I served in 1st cav from 2017-2022 and knowing the history of this battle always leaves a soft part in my heart. Great movie and great reaction!
One can not imagine what these men had gone through in the battle and in their lives after it. My grandfather was forced to fight in WW2 for a dictatorship he didn't agreed with. He was one of the few that survived the battle of Stalingrad and came back years after the war from russian imprisionment. I only know him as a broken men who woke up every night screaming. When I see pictures of him, when he was young, a proud strong men, it's hard to grasp that it is the same person I used to know. Greets from Germany!
I served in the UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE from 1968 through 1974. So I’m a Vietnam Era Veteran because I did not go to Vietnam. I trained with the thousands who did go however. But this is the most accurate story of the war.
Now about you young lady. I hold you in high regards because of you showing true compassion for the people who served over there. I’m sure that you know about the Vietnam Wall. Don’t know where you live, but I would encourage you to visit the Wall. I’ve never been. It’s quite a trip now that I can hardly walk anymore. But for a young person like you, it’s worth your trip. You’ll get to meet real Vietnam Veterans who served alongside those who named are on the wall! If you’re not close, the traveling Vietnam Wall is always near enough for each American to visit. Check out the latest schedule.
You are truly a genuine trooper. Thank you for your bravery. Just my opinion, but the likelihood of your generation facing an enemy like the Vietnam Cong, will probably happen. Just my opinion dear child. But always defend the Freedom that you have. Never let anyone take it away from you and your generation. You must keep it and pass it on to the next generation. God bless you and your family!!
I am a veteran of that war, although I never experienced anything like what was depicted here. Great movie. Actually your reaction moved me more than when I first saw the movie way back when.
The nickname "Too Tall" was a reference to the height restrictions for Army aviators. He was actually "too tall" to be assigned as a helicopter pilot. I do not know the back story regarding how he managed to be a pilot.
Good enough to get the CMH as did Snake.
I know im a year late but COL Moore's wife helped change the Army in how it supports the spouses of soldiers. You should check it out because she did so much! Also, the parts filmed on the base were filmed on fort benning which as of last year was renamed Fort Moore. I attended the ceremony and COL Moore was an excellent choice to rename the base after.
Ft. Benning, Georgia, that was the house, on Eames Ave., where I live from 1960 - 1965 or 2nd to 6th grade. It`s the only house with an enclosed front porch.
This film is absolutely great it's very much an anti war movie the set piece's are phenomenal, the battle scenes are very well portrayed, the soundtrack hits you in feels and the one thing I admire about this movie the most is how it portrays the Vietnamese it's treats them with respect and shows an almost chess like game of both the Vietnamese Commander and Col Moore trying to outwit each other.
Not sure when you plan to do Band of Brothers but a good film to follow this I suggest is Danger Close a film about Australian troops in Vietnam so that might hit close to home for you.
It was so impressively well done! I enjoyed it so thoroughly! And yes I do plan on doing Band of Brothers as soon as I finish the Last of Us show!! I can't wait!
Jimmy Nakayama's scene was so brutal and heart breaking because that was what happened to him. Not saying any one death was better or worse, just that it was pretty accurate and I can't imagine that type of pain.
That was my war, 3/70-3/71. Quang Tri Province, RTO and enlisted F.O. FA. God bless my Comrades and all fellow Vets!
A rarely mentioned bit of history, Ho Chi Minh fought with the allies against the Japanese during WWII, he was promised a free and independent Vietnam after the war. When Japan surrendered the British were entrusted to keep the promise instead they gave the French their former colony back sowing the seeds for decades of war and suffering
Excellent as always, Jade 👍. I love that you like to watch war movies because it's my favorite genre. I would recommend watching Tears of the Sun (2003) with Bruce Willis in the title role. It's a good movie too
Platoon!!! I don't understand why more reaction channels don't have it. Academy award for best movie
Thank you very much and thank you for the suggestions too! I really appreciate it!
I met Joe Galloway in college at a private veterans lunch. Great man..
You asked about the houses. That is officer housing at Fort Benning, and the party before they deployed was at the Officers Club there (I am a former officer and spent some time there). Hal Moore retired as a Lieutenant General (three stars), and Fort Benning was renamed Fort Moore in honor of both him and his wife.
as a combat veteran that awful feeling is something most feel after a battle and it stay with you for a long long time it
Sitting Bull was a famous Lakota Souix leader. Also when the references come up about Custer. They are referring to the 7th Calvary and General Custer was in charge but went into battle against the native Americans but was seriously outnumbered and was slaughtered
Your an incredible young lady, thank you for watching these great movies that we all should see at least once hope you get a chance to see , Life is beautiful '
Thanks for watching this movie! (on the other hand movies don't tell you the whole story about reality not even history
because history is written by the victors!) I hope that many people will reconsider the war because of you! Keep learning, keep going! (I would recommend A Bridge Too Far)
Thank you so much for your kind comment and support!! I look forward to keep learning and spreading compassion!
Thank you for your heart felt reactions. Thanks for sharing ❤
When this happened in 1965 the US Army had been 12 years since the last time there were significant combat casualties. The procedures for the proper handling of next-of-kin notifications had lapsed and that was the reason a taxicab company was delivering the notifications. The issue was quickly corrected, but the portrayal of the situation in this film is accurate.
I have been to the site of the Battle of the Little Big Horn ... Crazy Horse was the Sioux warrior in charge of defending their giant village there.
As a cavalryman myself from Desert Storm I can tell you that Lt. Col Moore was among the greatest Cavalry men and leaders that ever wore the uniform.
the age of amazing film making is lost on Hollywood these days. This is a masterpiece.
Jade, this is a tough one to watch, but you did a good job with it. Well done.
White Phosphorous grenades are so nasty. What horrible burns they make. There is a UA-cam channel called The Operations Room, where you can find the Play-by-Play of this battle if you want to see it.
16:58 that's a white phosphorus grenade. The only way to stop it from continuing to burn is to cut it out. My dad dealt with it over there. Didn't get hit with it, but saw it
I remember going by those houses when I was at Ft.Benning I I think they officers quarters I'm not sure I was there only a few months for training.But I remember it was so nice .
I met Ronnie Guyer a few years ago at an air museum. He’s the radioman with the glasses.
A great movie one of the best war movies certainly the best set in Vietnam, the music was also awesome, it's so sad seeing all the death every solider who survived must have had Survivors guilt especially Hal Moore.
13 hours or act of valor please. both great military films
1st job i had in the military was RTO in an infantry unit. Glad i never had to go to war as one.
Her reaction on 26:02 was Hilarious as that Gnarly scene came into play🤣
10:38 I believe it's the PMQ (Permanent/Private Married Quarters). They either located inside the base or near the base.
About half of the military and their families live on-base. In the Vietnam War, on all sides, most soldiers were conscripts. My older brother was drafted to serve in the Army out of Da Nang (on the coast downhill from this location).
Oh wow my dad was in Da Nang… I want to say 1969 or 1971 but would have to ask. Please thank your brother for his service 🇺🇸
Oh wow! That is so tough! I hope your brother is doing well and thank him for his service!
@@MovieJoob He did suffer some disability that turned up later, but he was able to retire early. After he came back he showed us the slides he took with his camera ... very green. But no stories. I heard some of those from other veterans.
Hal Moore is exampole of excellent combat leader: Excellent ability to analyze situation, keeping big picture in mind, calm and rational decision making under stress and foremost: Leading by example.
The cab driver was wearing an old Army jacket. He was probably a veteran.
yes, you still get housing like that in the army - if you have a family and there are openings. His house in this movie was actually my dads commanders house at Benning.
The 2 pilots, Snakesh*t & Too Tall, were both awarded the Medal Of Honour for their actions in this battle.
Hal Moore was one of the most mediocre officers in his class when judged by his grades and classwork, however, he became the first officer to reach the rank of Brigadier General in his class because of his practical knowledge in the field.
Grades are utterly worthless in my opinion. They do not correspond with your actual intelligence or best traits. I'm so glad they could see past his grades!
Yes slow dancing is beautiful. I love it.
The grenades that burn are white phosphorus grenades. They burn if exposed to oxygen. U can only take the pieces out safely, under water, and u have to dig the pieces out, as they burn.
Ok Kabir, you nailed it again.
I think the accent was the key to this film.
Bless your heart. It
Is what it is, it’s war as sad as it is x
In the late 1970's I worked from time to time with a fellow that served in this battle as his baptism of fire when he was nineteen. He was never more afraid in his life.
Love your reactions, it is a heartbreaking film. 10/10
Thank you so much!! It absolutely is! But especially due to the incredible characters/people it's based on!
A Captain Rick Rescorla was at this battle. He later went on to be head of security for Morgan Stanley at the World Trade Center. After the 1993 bombing he implemented evacuation drills for the employees. This policy and he's actions saved most of the company's employees on 9/11. He died going back for more people.
All the scenes filmed in “America were filmed on Ft Benning Georgia. Real soldiers do live in those houses seen in the film, and where they get in the busses is the airborne field, where I went to airborne schools. Lots of nostalgia for me watching this movie
I am sure someone has already answered this, but am a new subscriber. In reference to your housing question, yes. You can get on post housing. The size and such is dependent first on rank and then (barely) family size, but mostly with rank. If you are single, then you will have an apartment options available to you (as an officer, referred to as the BOQ or Bachelors Officers Quarters). Younger single enlisted soldiers have more of a dormitory style setup. Depending on your rank, you can have to option to live off of post as well and you will be granted a housing allowance. I can go into more depth if you are curious, but there are different "neighborhoods" for different rank groupings. The only exception to this would be a high ranking sergeant major (enlisted), they will often be in the area with senior officers