PBS Frontline: The Bloods of 'Nam (1986)
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- A high percentage of men on the frontlines in Vietnam were young, poor, undereducated, and black. By most accounts, they had the highest casualties. But these young men say they were fighting two wars-against the enemy and against discrimination. Correspondent Wallace Terry, the author of ‘Bloods,’ the national bestseller on which this film is based, talks with black veterans who fought discrimination in Vietnam and who later confronted disillusionment when they came home.
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My dad has gotten to the point now that he talks about it. But the things he tells me is devastating and could mess up your mind from stories.. I asked him why is he telling me now. His response, " all of my friends are dead and I have no one else to talk to". He tells me, he still see the ppl he killed and the ones who died along beside him.. They come to visit him every night.. Now that's scary.
A hero, like all those who served in this war. Thanks to him for his service.
Is your dad getting treatment/support of any kind?
@@manweller1 He gets treatment. But since his last buddy died he's been acting out alot.
@@HeavilyCensoredKittyWhat a horrible thing to say!
@@HeavilyCensoredKitty He likes to drink Paul.. But the drinking makes it worse than before bc he gets to shooting up his shed he built in his backyard . Fighting demons fr
I graduated from Edison High in 1980. There were plaques throughout the entire school for all the brave young men who gave all in this war. Rest in peace.
All 53k of them? What about the 250000+ overdosed on US soil by China and Mexico?
The guy that will never forget his friend joe broke my heart man.
Same here. I immediately thought of his wife and child. Sad US story.
Does anyone know Joe's last name?
More info about joe please
@@chrisderidder4087 I could be wrong but after some research I'm confident to say he was "Joe T. Johnson"
@@Unseen_Morality ill check it out
This is one of the best docs about soldier's experiences in Vietnam during the conflict that I've ever watched.
The Air Force pilot who endured 3 beatings a day for 7 years yet 'never complained" is a hero. Respect.
The grunt that wore 23 VC ears around his neck is my hero. 🇨🇦✊🏻
@@juicyj3819the VC were actually the good guys in that war
@@BarackLesnar 🙄
@@juicyj3819 its true
That would be amazing if they made a cinematic movie about that, what a story, two Vietnam troops one white and one black grown to love each other as pow's then cry when they get separated is real special story..
Being forced to fight in a war for those who have abused and disrespected you and your people. That deserves mad respect.
WTF ....."your people." Get a life. News people and people like you are the problem with this country today.
If you ever see a “Vietnam veteran” hat on a black guy you make sure you tell him welcome home. All veterans deserve the basic respects but those jungle warriors deserve a fucking hug.
😂😂😂😂😂 cry cry cry. Fuck don't u people get tired if being professional victims
They weren’t forced dumbass they enlisted
The MAGA-tards will tell you this is fake.
"After returning home, Cherry discovered that his wife, Shirley Brown, had taken all of his life savings after the Air Force declared him missing in action and started dating another man. Cherry started legal proceedings with the Air Force to have back salary and other payments returned to him.
After Vietnam, Cherry attended the National War College and was assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency. He retired from the Air Force with over 30 years of service on 1 September 1981."
(in Rick James voice) Cooooooldbloooooded!
Cooooold bloooooded😂
Thank you to our Black Veterans, you guy’s really put into perspective the ideology of war from our perspective. Thank you & much Respect.
Yeah good thing they were over there in the Jungle keeping us safe here. Why are you thanking the veterans? What exactly did they do? Right now they are contributing to our 30 Trillion dollar deficit, US tax payers are still paying for it, what exactly are you thanking them for, we didn't even win the war? I was named after a cousin that died there, should I be thankful he died? He died because his country sent him a letter in the mail, forced him to join, sent him to the other side of the world and had him murdered. What exactly are you thanking them for? Because you were programmed by the murderers to thank the victims that survived?
Hmmm I think all Vet's see the War from the same perspective ? time and again I've heard these Vet's say , there was no discrimination in a fox hole when Charlie was trying to kill you both , the Band of Brothers knew NO COLOR those day's ! And when it was over the Brother's would say " AIN'T NUFFAN BUT A THANG ! Thank God Bubba & Gump were there !
"black veterans" 🤣
dont worry bro whites are still 99% war dead but you guys did your part 🤣
29:15 the story about how he lost his friend Joe, then says "Maybe his wife will forget him, maybe his kids will forget him, but I will never forget Joe". Damn..
It’s true. Sometimes friendships are better than family.
I know many families that forget about lived ones
I love speaking with Vietnam veterans . I always take the time to talk with them and thank them for their service and welcome them home.
Gene Woodley is my daddy and he was a amazing daddy ❣️❣️❣️ I miss him so much and uncle cortlen ❤❤
I read about him in the 80s when I read Bloods. When did he pass away? Sorry for your loss.
Much respect to your father for his service. So calm in his storytelling especially from what he experienced. Tremendous admiration. 🫡
As I'm watching this documentary, he is the man I wanted to meet out of this whole thing. I can't explain why, it was just his...integrity...that stuck out to me. I'm so very sorry we lost a true American hero. I hope along with your sadness, you also feel a great amount of pride.
What a G
Thank you Gene for your service, that man is a real hero. As are the men profiled in the video. The Vets who made it home. Respect.
RIP to my big cousin Clifford Earl Tyson, died April 1968 in Vietnam, he was only 20, my family always tell stories of him, wish I could have met you cousin
These men are the salt of the earth. Hero’s every one of them. Surviving a war and living a tough life. Survivors.
They killed farmers and children. These soldiers are sure rotten in deepest hell hole.
Heroes for what? Killing and maimim vietnamese who didn't even what this fight to Begin with?? No heroes here just cowards. Mohamed Ali who refused to be drafted for this war was the hero
A lot of them where drafted
you gotta win inf you wanna be a hero
What did you win 🏆 with one arm tie behind your back you wouldn't know a hero if it was written on them coward
Much respect,my father was a special forces vet,and couldn't shake it ,he was on drugs,paranoid,didn't like noone to stand near him ,he used his skills to kill on the streets,he was a bonified gangster,and had freinds in Nam, that was truly dangerous.he died suffering, flashbacks ,psd,nightmares,and told my mom he won't find peace till he's dead,the doctor told him not to drink no more before surgery and he had a full glass of vodka,and died the next morning before surgery, bleeding from the inside from sclerosis of the liver,my mom didn't want me around him because how dangerous he was and became,so feel for alot of the families these vets ,aren't treated right and felt left alone,r.i.p to all the families of these vets and vets love yall 😢.
Rip to him and god bless him
Thank you sir
Your father came back just like mines.
I'm so sorry, your story made me so sad and the racism they endured. Shameful!
@rasheed7934 came back physical ,but mentally he was left back in veitnam.
The black man has fought in every single American war since its inception. A remarkable set of people giving their history.
Facts. The black men in my family fought in every single American war for this country.
@ lucabaki You’re missing the point completely. They were an enslaved people in that country who have gone on the to freedom then protect that same country that they helped build. That is a remarkable history indeed.
@@HdHd-hp6qzAgreed, I respect black Americans for volunteering to fight in a war while representing a country that once discriminated them.
Modern *AND* past.
notice when it is something positive about Black they don't want to see skin @lucabaki
Glorify them as a single group, were there no black murderers or pedophiles during all this time?
The viet nam war wiped out neighborshoods of teenagers in its first couple of years. Guys u grew up with got drafted or enlisted n were never seen again. It was devastating. They ones who came back were never the same.
Stop exaggerating, it wasn't WWII. I don't think enough troops were in Vietnam for "entire neighborhoods of teenagers" to be wiped out.
And where were you?
@@soldierofmisfortune6284 No it was worst than ww2. No where near the same kind of war. US govmnt was killing their own soldiers. READ A BOOK WATCH A FILM OR SHUT TF UP
IT also lasted ten years u do the math
Imagine the 1st world war..
There was literally towns without men at able body age.
WW2 was essentially the civilians war, since so many civilians died
16yrs,UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. YES--the "Racism" still continues ...Tnks for Your Service, my Brothers...
what service? seems like you guys just lose wars these days
@@joeyjoejoe314 brother we haven't won a war since Korea
@@johnnydeagal4400 well even that, korea was kinda a draw. I won't argue about korea further. The main point is, we don't know how to win a guerilla war, and we need to stop getting in those wars.
@@johnnydeagal4400 Desert Storm and Earnest Will (the larger Navy operation that includes operation Praying Mantis)
There's NOT much that I can say about the power of this documentary. My father did 3 tours in Vietnam. He spent 32 years in the USMC. He never talked about the war. He never watched or appreciated war movies.
My father was a black veteran and patriot who believed in the promise and hope of American democracy.
However, he never sugar-coated anything, so he raised me to live in reality of what my life would be. Don't lose hope that my dream can become a reality.
My father infused me with resolve and respect for what my life is and what it could be if I cared about what a black man's life should and could be especially if I displayed Strength, Dignity and Pride as a black American man. No less than an Irish American, Italian American, etc.
However, he made it clear that I must never lose sight of the fact that America was built upon the land of Native Americans and that the Blood and Bones of my African Descendants are embedded as the bedrock and foundation of this great nation.
*This wasn't a "woke" statement that narrow minds like to rebut or forget. He wanted to make sure that I never forgot or ignored how this nation was built and my responsibility to preserve these facts*
My father expressed the importance for me to possess and protect humanity, equality, and personal dignity.
Without core principles, a faithful moral compass, the courage to fail, and the will to win... a progressive education will be useless and will ensure a life less lived.
Be less concerned with how someone else lives their life. Hate and fear will always be the enemy because they're the weapons used by villans. Race, religion, etc. shouldn't matter, but it does, be better than dividers. Friendship isn't given... Friendship is cultivated, nurtured, and shared.
My dad told me, "One of the most honorable things you will ever do is to ask for forgiveness and to forgive someone."
My dad was tough. My dad was thoughtful. My dad was loyal. My dad didn't love or like many people, but he treated everyone with respect. My dad empowered me with a strong mind and voice that he told me were as dangerous as a loaded gun pointed in the wrong direction, and I must use them wisely.
My dad didn't live long enough for us to be friends but he lived long enough to be my father and to teach me the value of appreciating and fighting for everything a black American man deserves in life and that America in its truest form was worth fighting and dying for. Most of all, I must live a life without shame, fear, or hate.
Thanks, Percival, aka "Percy" aka "Sarge." Always, dad. I am forever grateful 🙏🏾
**For anyone who may be interested... My father's name was, and in the afterlife, still is Percival.
Meaning: "Pierce the vale." In some circles, he's described as a soldier of truth, courage, and fortune. Percival is a masculine name of French and Welsh origins that is sure to be given to a male baby to indicate noble and valiant inspiration. This name translates to “pierce the vale,” and he (Percival) was mentioned as one of King Arthur's legendary knights.
Respect!
This is hands down the best comment I've ever seen, glad your dad is such a good man.
Wow, great words sir. Huge respect to your old man he clearly did a great job
I'm glad you had a great father and role model, my father was an Air Force veteran, during the Korean War; he taught me similar values and I'm thankful. Kids need a father, need both parents to be a whole, decent person...
Powerful! Salute 💪🏾👊🏾
I hope that fine soldier, who's interview opened this documentary found a way to live in peace and found much happiness.
R.I.P. M.S.G. Charlie L. Baker HQ/HQ 25th I.D. He fought in the Korean War and 'Nam [three tours] and was a 23-year Combat Veteran. A good soldier, a decent man, a faithful husband, a kind father...my hero.
My avatar picture is his last DA photo before he retired.
@@user-ks7lb8xj9e don't be 'sorry.' My father, maternal grandfather, and two older brothers fought and served in nearly every major military conflict in the twentieth century, so you can openly state your opinion without the threat of censorship, retaliation, or death.
My maternal grandmother and maternal grand-aunt built the planes that brought the willful participants of global Euro-Pasific Fasicm [Nazis/Imperiialism] to their 'effin knees (I always love typing that). While simultaneously paving the way for women of color and women, in general, to receive equal opportunities in the modern workforce and equal rights in society. Both ladies were among the first African-Americans in their rural community to openly support the fledgling Civil Rights movement that picked up momentum at the end of WW2. This fostered the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Culminating in the Equal Rights Amendment and other laws that guaranteed their right to be recognized as human beings and take their lives into their own hands. Something their parents and grandparents could only dream of. They did this at a time when the threat of sexual assault (if not lynching) was always a concern not just for being women, but when you add 'colored' and or 'Ingun' to the mix-well one would have to be crazy to put one's self in that kind of danger.
Or maybe they were just tired, fed-up, and frustrated.
I call them brave.
My mother, who was inspired by her parent's examples of courage in the face of Jim Crow (anti-African American codes) and anti-Indigenous bias (forced segregation of Native American reservations), became one of the first persons of color to host her own local TV program on a major network affiliate in the late 1960s Tulsa, OK. Yeah, home of the Tulsa Massacre. Wanna guess how many death threats she and her Caucasian colleagues received day end and day out for nearly five years, nearly forty years after the massacre? I got news for you, some of the murderers who destroyed my community were still alive then. It gives me a warm fuzzy knowing she smiled in their face every time they turned on their TVs. By the way, she was pregnant with me at the time. If that wasn't enough, she was constantly praying my father wouldn't die in 'Nam, be captured by the enemy, be 'fragged' by some disgruntled soldier, or be beaten by a group of so-called 'non-violent' hippies when he wore his uniform. Lucky for them they never tried it, no matter what color they were.
In no way have I ever had their kind of courage, but I will honor those who paved the way before me. Every man, women and child, who were kidnapped, tortured, violated, maimed, and lynched. They fought for my freedom in the only way they could. Right or wrong, they struggled, so I didn't have to.
So don't apologize for being sorry; it is self-evident
I watched this and it was so full of personal irony for me. I've watched many Frontline documentaries over the years but somehow had not seen this one. My own father was a Black Vietnam War veteran. I was aware of some stories because my Father expressed similar experiences he had. I had heard them when I was growing up. I saw the suffering too. He was a proud Vet. RIP Father and thank you to All the men and women who serve and your sacrifice!
I am a white English man and I would have been proud to share a hut and to have fought by their side..These are the true heroes..
Sorry your father had to endure that.
Amen to that, family!
Perfectly said. May he rest in paradise, and thank you for sharing that !
Thank you for your fathers sacrifice to our country! He’s a hero.
To all the Vietnam Veterans! Thank you guys for all that you went thru!!!
Still going through😢
For ALL That They Gave -
They deserved all they went through and more. Invading an innocent country. Killing innocent people.
you're thanking them like they did anything for the rest of us. they never should have been through that shit in the first place.
The number of topics covered by this program is amazing. The interviewees paint pictures that only soldiers can do with few words. Brilliant by all concerned.
In-depth document at it’s finest. Letting the interviewer respond. Questions that dive into introspection of their experiences. Letting them respond freely without rebuttal
My dad was 1 one the 1st black sniper and he's still kicking thank GOD
God Bless
An old warrior 💯
Amen🙏🏾
This is one of the best programs I have seen on the Vietnam War. The interviews were very touching and gives a really amazing perspective from a black american soldier.
As the son of a Vietnam Veteran; I have the utmost respect and admiration for those Black Men who fought and died in that war. Kudos to THE BLOODS!!! Much love and respect to every Brother who served and serves...
To this day when I see a Vietnam vet, I always tell them thank you for your service. And when I see a black man I really get choked up for all the hell they had endured during that conflict. I thank all my black brothers for there sacrifice to a country that not always have loved you like you loved this country.
Tell them “Welcome Home”
It’s such an honor to see their response when I tell them this.
Thank you for what service?? I dont remember vietnam attacking California... not to mention they went there to protect these people not kill milions of unarmed civilians
@@1DEADBEEF1war is never pretty evil on both sides
@Walter-white891 how many millions of american civilians did vietnam or japan killed??
Do you see american children being born today choribly deformed from millions of tonnes of chemical agents dropped on United States by vietnamese airforce??
They had it easy compared to the black WW2 GIs
Absolutely one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Brought me to tears and also gave me hope and promise. Love has no boundaries and we should never forget the sacrifice our soldiers had to endure on and off the battle field.
What a beautiful story of friendship, loyalty, integrity, and love that is Mr Fred and Mr Haley! Touched me so that I just don't have the words. What a picture they paint of what the world could be if the rest of us were like them! Unbelievable Men !
Thank you , my uncles from Detroit went to Nam and man they had stories when they came back home. As a child I could feel their stress and PTSD, without even knowing what that meant at the time.
@@worldwide7657 I bet...Ive known a lot of Nam vets through the years and it seems like most all of them had problems, addiction or otherwise. Damn shame...all solid men but most separated from their families...
This is the best Vietnam War documentary I've ever seen. 😢
Very powerful doc, so many conflicts both internal and external for these men. This film is nearly 40 years old itself now. It would be great to see updated interviews today of these servicemen from this piece that are still alive.
Facts
@@slowpoke96Z28 This is America and every is entitled to their opinion but I can guarantee you dont know jack shite "facts" what facts? that blacks are under represented in the war dead? You do understand that 99% of all American war dead are white men right?
Its like not even close who gave more. 🤣
The Korean war was the first integrated war with black and white fighting together. These men are true heroes. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
What about the civil war back in the 1800’s?
Unfortunately all military units were segregated until 1948. President Truman changed that when he signed a law stopping the practice. African Americans fought in every war we have had.
My father was a Sargent in Vietnam, for 3 years we didn't see him, praise the Lord. He came came home in one piece!!!❤
To all The Blood Brothers, and Black GIs and Leathernecks, before me, SPC Bond 1/116th, I salute you and commend you for your selfless sacrifice and resiliency ✊🏿
As a marine combat veteran, I think that how Arthur "Gene" Woodley Jr.' articulates his experiences in combat, what it does to you, and how it affects your life forever is the best I've ever heard because it is genuine and the truth as I know it to be from my experiences years later in the War on Terrorism. Just as real and true as the last 10 minutes of "Rambo". (All the other guy's do too, his just stood out to me the most that instantly triggered some deep self-reflection for me.) Semper Fidelis brothers.
This is fascinating! I had two uncles in Vietnam. One of them was never the same after. Thank you for your service Gentlemen!
More like im sorry you were forced to serve then tossed aside when you survived with multiple baggages including but not limited to ptsd
Yup great country america and great great noble wars you wage and fantastic veterans services you have for survivors thanks for your service gentleman my southeast asian ass
@@g_y.rtz420ya and then Americans calls the Russians "evil" bunch of hypocrites
@@g_y.rtz420Get a job bozo
This is heartbreaking! These children were forced to fight a senseless war and then spit on them when these heroes returned with zero support to deal with the horrific madness experienced in Vietnam. I would like to see an update with some of these men to see how they are doing today. RIP to the heroes that didn't come home!
Brought to us courtesy of the murdering DNC
They were spit on for a reason. They committed numerous atrocities in an unjustified war. Somehow back then Americans were more informed about the politics of war than we are now.
Forgot that a young Judy Woodruff did Frontline for a period of time. I have loved both for over 40 years! These Vietnam vets were really treated poorly before, during, and after their service. It says much about their character that most came home and despite that bad treatment, took jobs that served others and made us a better country by their presence. Everyone of these men are truly heroes to me. I am hopeful that they all found some peace in their lives before their time on earth ended.
Thanks you so much for publishing this and phenomenal documentary on UA-cam. So candid.
Thank you for this informative video! Couldn't imagine the terrors these vets experienced
Or the heinous acts they committed on kids and civilians.
@@Kaspertube513 very true both sides to it ..I read about My Lai that was horrible prayers to all
@@boywonda3 have you read about the CIA Phoenix project in Vietnam or the cointel pro operations
My Uncle is a Vietnam Veteran(and a Marine) and I have so much more respect for him and the he'll he went through fighting in Vietnam.
I'm a black 71 year old Vietnam Vet , caught the end 71-72 with ANGLICO during Lam Son 719 and The Easter Offensive , there were far less ground troops and mostly advisors and special units like mine but I've seen some terrible shit over there , former Marine SSGT David Baker.
These American Patriots are solid men of character . Men who were built on morals and manners as the Marine mentioned . That other marine who spoke about discrimination and not committing it on another becsuse he knew what it felt like made it clear the strength of his heart snd mind. Quality men that any man can learn a great deal from if sat and listen to.
Dead 2 self. That's a believer's screen name if I ever saw one.
@@SquadJuiced Christ is Lord .
Built on morals! You can make me laugh with that one again.
Absolutely enjoyed this documentary. Hearing the background of these men, having morals, family tradition and self reflection. They described their thoughts and emotions so well.
I truly hope for all of your continued peace in life. God bless you all. Thank you for all you've sacrificed for us.
These men are exceptional. I cannot even imagine some of the things they had to endure. As a veteran myself in the Vietnam era, I remember how I felt at the time and how I was ready if called on to go to Nam. I ended up in Germany but about half of my platoon went to Nam. I've always felt that we all would do what we have to do in times of war. Honor to all of these hero's.
Lucky U
As a veteran myself, I can feel the struggles that these guys will live with the rest of their lives.
God bless you for your service sir.
Thanks for your service
Blech.
Utterly self-serving comment.
Jesus Christ loves you and cares.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
John 3v16-18
This page really has helped me tremendously in getting closer to the Lord Jesus Christ and walk upright before Him.
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My dad came back from Vietnam, not long after, he got drunk one night, blacked out, and came after my my mom, my little sister, and myself with a 30 out 6 rifle. We hid under a bed until he passed out. I’m 52 years old now and remember that night like it was yesterday. Marks remain on my bedroom door from him beating on it with the butt of his rifle. He thought we were “Charlie”, I’ve read many books over my life to try and understand the horrors he went through. Vietnam Vets deserve the highest respect for their service. He was later diagnosed with PTSD.
Cool story bro
One of the most important documentaries I've ever seen.
One of the most powerful Vietnam War docs I've seen.
Who else clicked this to see what it was and ended up watching the whole thing?
Had no idea what it was about, but ended up watching twice as not to miss anything. I have it saved and will keep watching it as a reminder
I've read Bloods, by Wallace Terry. In fact, I've read it twice. Great book 👍
Being from Baltimore, I still remember Gene Woodley’s story. His nicknames were “Cyclops” and “Montagnard Man.” He said that when he came home, even his mother was afraid of him.
This was (is) a great book! I don’t know where my copy went…
@tonyjones1560 Yes, I remember too. If you loaned the book out, you probably didn't get it back. Same happened to me twice with the Gran Torino DVD. After repurchasing it twice, I no longer loan out DVDs, or books.
@@barto4678 I was in college, so I might have been straight up ripped off during a keg party, LOL. That’s how my copies of classic albums “Second Winter” by Johnny Winter (RIP🙏🏾) and “Blow By Blow” by Jeff Beck (RIP🙏🏾) got away from me…
@@tonyjones1560 Yes, that is possible. I didn't make it to college, but I had the keg parties, lol
@@barto4678 I went to small, majority white school that didn’t have any fraternities or sororities. We did, however, have a rugby team that threw some absolutely AWESOME parties. We’re talking some “Weekend At Bernie’s” 1980s teen movie stuff and it really was the 1980s. Crazy stuff…!
702 days in solitary, respect. Thank you for this documentary there are many wise words and men contained in this video. As they say the first casualty of war is the Truth, but the Truth is still alive thanks to this video. Hopefully one day there will be no more wars.
That brother talking about finding the skinned alive G.I. throughout this film, I send my prayers to him. It's not easy sending souls away from their misery, but there was no other choice.
Gene Woodley was ahead of his day.
My father was in Vietnam I respect the hell out of these guys.
Amazing how young they all were here. Nam veterans in the mid 1980s...some were not even yet 40
The Vietnam War finished in April 1975.
And some were almost 50 by the end of the decade ( the 80's ).
@@jovicatrpcevski209 Yes. Those were the guys that went to Nam really before it became front page news
@@timburr4453 Yep.
I was in the First Infantry Div '67-'68 out in the field. For me there really wasn't black & white. There were buddies you fought for. That's it. We all wanted to get out of there.
My time in the military made me realize how much culture can vary between units. Sounds like we were both fortunate with our units and brothers. Vietnam was before my time, but I have always had the upmost respect for Nam vets... I cannot imagine what that was like. The US military is the best at winning battles... it's too bad our politicians are just as good at losing wars.
Mad respect , those dudes that came back during those times were rugged and hard asl
My uncle was one of the inner city kids drafted to fight in Vietnam. He was a constricted marine who did 2 tours of duty. He told me that the black soldiers were the tip of the spear, and that at times they had the Vietcong firing at them from in front of them, and white soldiers firing at them from behind. Mistaking them for the enemy. Sadly he died from complications from cancer. I went to the hospice where he was before he died, and asked him if he thought agent orange was the cause of his cancer. He felt that it was. He taught me that the most patriotic people in the US during that time were the soldiers who fought for a country that didn't treat them as citizens. This video should be shown to anybody who questions African Americans sacrifices for all of our freedom.
As a small gesture I want to personally thank these individuals for their sacrifice....wishing peace and stability
What peace and what stability are you talking about? Vietnam had never bombed your hometown, killed or rape your omen and children. Those individuals you are referring to are on the path to hell, have they not been dead already. That’s just my small gesture too.
"War is a racket. It always has been. It is possibly the oldest, easily the most profitable,
surely the most vicious. It is the only one international in scope."
it might be the second oldest racket, in my opinion RELIGION of is the oldest racket and the one racket that has done the most damage but that's my opinion.
@@allenmack6468 Interestingly enough, "the most dangerous superstion",
written by Larken Rose, says that statism is in fact a religion.
Which has clearly done more damage than the Other religions combined.
General Smedley Butler, USMC, a 3 time recipient of the Medal of Honor (from back in the day when they’d give someone more than one)…a man whose message ought to be much better known.
@@allenmack6468you can blame Satan for that, buddy. The Most High created laws and commandments. Religions are evolution of saturn black cube occultism since the confusion of the one world language of Babel/Shinar
UNITED=6 STATES=6 DOLLAR=6
Land of the Free(Masons)
All religions, including catholicism and Judaism of the Ashke"nazi"s(fake jews) flex the occultic 6 points hexagram of baal, moloch, remphan ✡️
Much love to these guys. My uncle Todd was a door gunner and my uncle Ray C. Murphy was a chopper pilot in Nam. They were actually on the same helicopter together until the Army found out they were brothers.
The Murphy family appreciates what these men and every one else has given for our freedom.
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I just have to add that Mr. Cherry and Mr. Halliburton are amazing gentlemen.
I have monumental respect for these men
me too...and the Vietnamese
The soldiers who helped me most throughout my career were all black NCOs. Especially SFC Rayfield Delesly. God bless you Sgt D. You inspired me to excel.
Rayfield is such a cool name, lol.
Very enjoyable presentation, a different perspective, a different point of view. Thank You for presenting this video and I Thank all of those brave men for their service, they are heroes.
I’m taking care of my grandfather who was a recon marine in nam and I gotta say this is so eye opening I didn’t know him right after the war didn’t know him all through his adult life but I’m here now seeing all that’s come from his time there….its rattling to say the lease that he’s carried such burdens it’s even more unsettling seeing all the negatives that he is plagued with now….this gives me motivation to be better and do better by him each day! To think he became an active member in every community he lived in was a traveling pastor college graduate radio host counselor Chaplin for the lapd🤯🤯🤯 these men were and are built DIFFERENT!!!!
To all the African American men that fought in the Vietnam war, alive or passed on. You are the true hero’s of this war being in such a horrible situation with all odds staked against you. I highly highly highly salute you brave warriors. I wasn’t even born yet while this was going on but because of men like you I was able to be born into a free country. In today’s society for most people skin color means nothing we are all equals and all brothers and sisters. Do not let the government fool you into keeping racism alive the democrats feed off of it and need that division. We are stronger sticking together. United we stand divided we fall. Respect and love all of your fellow civilians people no need to hate your teammates.
Any African American who went TO VIETNAM WAS A FOOL..
WHY?
DO YOUR RESEARCH
HITS: GENOCIDE
SLAVERY
LYNCHING
SEGREGATION
RED LINING
WHITE SUPREMACY
KKK
ALL WHITE LAWS
I respect the people who don't involve themself in the colonizer's problems and wars. That should have ended with obama.
@@lawrencemorris2261every race played roles in colonization
Same here. Upmost respect to all Vietnam veterans
Express your viewpoint to ALL Republicans especially those voted for draft-dodger Trump and wear MAGA paraphernalia, and you will get a rude awakening as to which political party that the majority population affiliates themselves with is due to its agenda policy and practices of "EXCLUSION." AND IT A'INT DEMOCRATS!
My uncle (my aunt on my mom's side's husband. He's black) was born and raised in a shitty rough neighborhood in Chicago. Lied about his age to join the military (he was 16) served 2 tours in Vietnam. Told me "hung with some bad cats. either end up in prison, dead or join the military...."
I was with the 9th infantry division in 1968 and fighting in heavy combat made me stronger and more wiser. But it did cause trauma like the feeling of something or someone is following and standing behind me and you can't see them but you can feel their presence and it hasn't went away.
Love and respect for Black Military Veterans.
All the WW2 veterans never ever spoke about their wartime experiences
And?
It's tough to fight in a war. It's even tougher to fight another one at the same time
Man, when I watch this, I see my father as he was / one of the gentleman, 77 years old and still suffers from the remnants of this war
My brother bought the book and I read it in about one day. Amazing narratives about men forced to fight multiple wars.
Hell nah, skin color doesn't matter when you want your azz saved!!!!!!!!!!!
This is courage at its finest. I have nothing but love and respect for every single one of these men. Former army scout myself. All love here.
Welcome home and thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸
why? was the US under attack?
@ZhangWeiRebooted Since my question might have been baffling for you, let me ask you this. Was there a threat of global communism?
how young and pretty Joanne Woodruff looked! I’ve never seen her as a young journalist. This documentary is really profound for the young black soldiers who sacrificed so much!
I wish we could make people watch the old Frontlines, things are sooo different in some ways but not all. Americans need perspective now more than ever.
I just lost a family member who did two tours in Vietnam one army second marines recon he was my hero growing up ! J didn't know then but he never was right after a young girl in San Francisco spit in his face his first week home while walking with my uncle on the street ! We are mexican but my big cousin said we all bleed the same and die the same to ! Thank you for all who served in Vietnam I thank and respect each and everyone of you !
Major respect to all those veterans
How can you not love and respect these heroes? We’re so fortunate to have them as fellow citizens.
Heroes? Most of them commited some form of warcrime.
Look up the term body count and what it meant during the war of american aggression.
why? was the US under attack?
I respect the fact that they were forced into such a situation, but I can't respect the fact that they fought in the war. As I always say, these men were handed a shit sandwich by LBJ (easily the worst President, say all you'd like about Trump, the man was a dick, but LBJ is an actual villain for breaking a virtual generation of men) and had to eat it.
@@rjayyyy9623 There was a lot more rednecks that enlisted than those who were conscripted.
My uncle Roy Jackson served in Vietnam and he was hit with agent Orange and now he's on his death bed from the after effects. He lived an amazing life but in the end he's suffering which is sad because it hurts my grandmother whom is his older sister.
How America treated our Vietnam Veterans when they returned home was shameful I was a kid during the war born in 1958 and I knew it was wrong at the time-I have nothing but respect for all our veterans 🇺🇸
They killed babys and women, and many US soldiers died, the ones that made it never got took care of by the system. It was the first media coverage war, do your studies before raising flags. Nobody won this war! although the North Vietnamese soldiers killed more US soldiers, US soldiers killed, raped, tortured children babys mothers. Go look up “winter soldiers “ why do you guys think the veterans feel bad… after all those years they can’t get let go of the past… they can’t wash the blood from their hands 🩸👋
The flag you’re raising have blood on it.. Americans are cool but your system is faulty. Think about it.. going to other countries and claiming territory just to “protect” your own freedom. What your government won’t tell you is basically every war US had in history is for INDUSTRIAL interests. Wake up
Did you really pay that much attention to the war at that age and have opinions about it? I'm the same age, and I knew there was a war but that was about it. We (my family) met a family which had lost a son in Vietnam about 18 months before we met them. But that was about all the direct exposure I had. When you're a kid, you just presume that the grown-ups and the people in power know what they're doing and that everything will turn out all right. It wasn't until I got into my 20s and started reading that I learned anything about what kind of war Vietnam was.
He said even a child.
Damn that's real... Disturbing but honest
I'm an army veteran, and this video has had me glued. The part here @42:22 i think should apply to all military individuals about to leave the military. For a long time.. i have thought the military needs to have a large "reintegration base" maybe in Tennessee or Georgia area where those leaving the military and getting out, go through out process and then has to go to the "Reintegration Base" for 90 days to live in an Apartment, go to a VA connected "clinic" for weekly counseling, get a part time make shift job along with a reduced military pay on base. Go though some vocational training in building maintenence, maybe small engine mechanics, barber schooling, seminary school and Christian Theology and other religious studies, carpentry, ect that kind of stuff. Relearn to live as a civilian, to be a part of a non military society, more people leaving the military need to get assistance, and get the help they need to become somewhat successful outside the military.
Why religious studies might as well teach Hans Christian Anderson both fictional
100%. Struggled a couple of years to learn how to me self reliant and self sufficient.
@liver8712 Religious studies are very important to some people especially in hard times like reintegration or rehab which I've been through personally (rehab not reintegration). I don't believe in it either but religion can be the glue that holds some people together through stuff like that.
Thank you for posting🍻 and more thank you for the men who served and related their thoughts on their experience. Learned alot and gives me hope that our great country will survive 🇺🇸
"If a man have a belief a real belief, he should be willing to die for it". Respect to those who gave it their all.
I got a little teary listings to him talk about his buddy joe…
This pisses me off as being a US Veteran myself! I HATE that this happened to my fellow brothers in Vietnam. I promise I would have stood up to the idiots that treated them in such a way as this!
God Bless you guys ! Who cares what color you are, you're soldiers!! I hope you all find peace !
Thank each and everyone of our brave veterans. Thank you.
Fuck pride month....how about VETERAN'S MONTH?
Excellent documentary, as powerful now as it was then!
Thank you for your service
Brotherly Love Overcome Our Depression n Destruction in Society 🫡🏴☠️ Thank You For Your Service Veterans 🙏🙏.
Damn man - makes me heart hurt that someone would treat their black brothers in Combat like that.....
Shows you how deep that hate is…
"Because that's how I was brought up, polite." 😊love it! Need more of it in this world
Muhammad Ali was Right You know? that's why He didn't go to War
Thank you all for enduring such hardship. I was able to serve because of your sacrifice. Semper Fi
The bond those POWs have is powerful it hits your heart. Brothers for life
Those who stayed home deserved to be shamed and mocked