You be proud of your father and he would be here with you if he could but fate has no mercy. He wasn't just a soldier he was with a special group of men that just anyone couldn't be a part..many didn't pass but your father did and he earned it...Find all you can as vet's are going fast nowadays...maybe you could connect with his unit among who may have served with him and could fill you in as Im sure they would if contacted...where does the time go??
I read every book Larry and Gary Linder wrote. They like my father a Vietnam vet will always be my heros. They were Americas best from a generation that got sold out
I started with W.T Grant's, book Wings of a Eagle, then next time in the book store other names jumped out of me. Bill Meacham, Lest we forget, Larry Chambers, Recondo, Death in Tha ashau valley, Kenn Miller, Tiger the Lurp Dog, various books by Gary Lindiger including the company History six silent men Rey Martinez with Gary Lindiger, Kenn Miller, James Watson, Fortune favores the Bold. John Bufords book. LURP team leader, So many books that deserve to be read, re read, rest in peace so many heroes, there story needs to be known.
Mr larry chambers, Are you still in Cambodia now? I am currently visiting my birth country of Cambodia Love to drop by and say hello I stay in a hotel In Phnom Penh
Mr jack murphy Do you know if mr Larry chambers is still in Cambodia right now? I am a combat vet of 2id of 1/23 inf reg that is currently visiting my birth country Would love to visit mr chambers and say hello
I've read all the books written by Chambers, Linderer, and Miller and am so glad they appeared in these podcasts. I've seen interviews by all 3 at least 20 years ago and it's apparent and unfortunate we are getting to a crossroad to where we are losing vets from the Vietnam era. I can see cognitive decline in these awsome vets and it hurts my heart. It's very important to have their video testimonies before they leave us. GOD BLESS all our veterans.
I was a 'lrup'. F Company 51st Inf LRP ABN 67-68. I agree, bring a lurp was the best thing that could have ever happened. Narrowly missed serving with 173rd at Dak To.
I volunteered with a guy who did LARP in Vietnam, and he volunteered for two more tours he loved it so much. He went on to become a cameraman for television, and he even had worked with Mr. Rogers (Fred). This guy was an inspiration.
Not many comments on this one It's real great to hear such enthusiasm about the military During Vietnam..the joy connected To getting killed or maimed Blinded..dismembered..it's very Supportive twords new recruits Who are taking up this profession. It's all a joyfull happy exciting Experience..it's not scary at all The other guy is firing rubber Bullets or blanks..while weve Got the real thing high velocity 7.62 Nato rounds..it's all just a Cake walk..ime sure that you Hands on combat veterans Out there will all agree... Long and strong salute to Medievac.........
And he's not a hero or someone's victim. He is a survivor of an American disaster that he allowed himself to participate in. Here's a story for you. This guy and the other 2.7 million Americans didn't belong in Vietnam. It was not their fight. They had NO legitimate right or reason to be there. No one had to go. I am a Vietnam/Draft resistor. So that argument is BS. These people were not the brightest lightbulbs in America for not seeing Vietnam for what it really was. It was an Asian civil war blown up by a militaristic, imperialistic post- WW2 America who saw Communism under every rock on the planet.
This has somewhat replaced the conversations I used to have with my Uncle. He did 2 tours in Vietnam after lying about his age and enlisting at 17. 40 years after returning state side agent orange tortured him with 3 different cancers including bone cancer. I will say he had the best outlook and attitude on life all the way to the end. I hope I am half the human he was. Love and gratitude to all who have served so that we can live like that we do.
I read Larry Chambers' book, "LRRPS:Rangers in Vietnam", back when I was in college. I started off with a book called, "Charlie Mike", when I was in the Army ROTC, in 1988. It kinda fueled my interests in that, and after college, I was gonna go in OCS(only did two years ROTC,as I was kinda in the middle of my college career. However, didn't make it due to a broken ankle, that I didn't know of? So, thT kinda ended that. But, I'm glad to see he's still around and telling of his experiences. Unfortunately, not everybody can do what those guys did. God Bless em.
My dad always said that in Vietnam when the units who had constant long missions in the bush come back you just get the hell out of the way because they don’t give a crap about anything because their life expectancy wasn’t long at all. I unfortunately forget who they were but this reminds me of those stories.
I'm so looking forward to diving into this one. Much like Jack, I read most of the Lurp books in the mid to late 90s. Larrys' books RECONDO and Death in the A Shau Valley being particular favourites that had a huge influence on me going into the German Army in 99. I even wrote Larry a letter in 96/97 while I was in a New England boarding school. He was kind enough to respond to my letter. He even sent me his Ranger patch, which I sadly lost in a move. Something that bothers me to this day. Larry if your reading this, your letter meant the world to me and made a very dreary year a bit brighter.
Thanks for a outstanding interview. These guys are the real deal,guys like Lindner,Miller and Chambers have to pull around a wagon so thier balls don`t drag on the gound!!
Respect to all LRPs but what has always impressed me the most about my father who was a LRP is how humble he is. It's something he would never bring up in conversation or boast about. He is just the silent strong type and a person could know him for years without knowing about his military background. He served with the 74th infantry detachment, 173rd airborne in 1967- 68.
I agree. I’ve watched many interviews of guys who served in LRRPs during Vietnam, and they are all very well spoken and humble. That’s why I highly enjoy this show too. Doesn’t quite have the “bro” mentality that some of the other channels have that guys just boast about their exploits for 2 hours. Anyways, great interview! Big fan
I've read, and heard that most of those guys were like that. If, they had been in some form of combat, they almost act kind of embarrassed, when someone asks them about their experiences. If, it's for a historical reason or perspective, they'll talk about it, and also explain how they felt. But, they won't glorify it.
I'm like you dude, growing up reading Larry and Ken's books (and so, so many others including quite a few other 101st LRRPs) Thank you for your service, Larry. You're a god damn warrior.
Great Interview. I remember when all their books came out. All the guys who served as LRRPS, Everytime a New book would come out, I was on it. My father was Rocky Marciano's best friend and Sparring Partner. Hammering Harley Gibbs is my Dad. 31 Pro fights Won 28 by KO, 2 by decision & 1 loss.. So Naturally, I was taught to fight a very young age, started fighting in Silver Mittens before Golden Gloves. Anyways between my Dad and my Grandfather they all wanted me to go pro. Thus I never entered the Service.,, Which I regret to this day. I did try to give back by Working along our Southern Borders in Arizona fighting /spying , Busting Cartel Drug Runners as a Volunteer for 1 1/2 yrs. Approx 10 yrs ago. I got all busted up eventually. Though I met some great Vets who taught me to stay alive.. ( Cartel has more $ so they obviously have their choice of weapons while we carried AR 15 and a couple side arms. ) I still have Numerous paperback books all these ballsy guys write. I would have loved to do what they did, God Willing I could survive their training etc.. I Applaud everyone of you. Thank you For My Freedom & Welcome Home, this is more your home than any of us that Didn't serve. We love you all. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy. Amen. Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
I served 6 years in 2/502 INF, 101st ABN from 1986-93 as a Tank Destroyer and our Bn HQ had pictures drawn/painted by Vets in our Battalion on the wall of our LRRP units our Bn had. The Battalion had a great Battalion Commander named LTC Henry Emerson that cared about the men and he pushed for techniques that wouldn’t waste the lives of his men. I had the luxury of being BG Emersons’ limo driver because he was on Fort Campbell for the dedication of the Vietnam memorial obelisk in front of the Battalion HQ building. This was in 1986 (I think, it may be 87) and they held a battalion reunion at a large hotel in Clarksville and it was an amazing experience to see all those old warriors and how much they loved their former Bn Commander. I asked BG Emerson to sign the dedication service pamphlet which I still have. Back then I was just a 22 year old kid but it impacted me deeply since I enjoyed my unit and I didn’t want to leave and most of us would re-enlist and select the “stay in current duty station” option so 6 years was about average for the NCO’s. So fast forward to today and now I’m the old Soldier who misses being in uniform and enjoys talking with old buddies I served with there. I miss Fort Campbell like I miss my hometown, if given the choice, I’d move back there immediately. Thanks for taking time to record and preserve this Veterans story, he’s the real thing.
I can’t believe it! Larry Chambers!! Death in the Ashau , Recondo!! The legendary Brigade LRRPs ! How’s about having Alan “Lurch” Cornette or Rilley “the Bulldozer” Cox . Those guys gave us so many great books that verified each other. Keep’em coming guys! Great work!
I read your book and loved it. Your storytelling style is spellbinding. You and all the other Viet Nam Vets are my hero's . Love you guys. I was a young child during the war, and prayed for you guys every day. So glad you have written of your experiences and informed us about what it really was like.
I read six silent men 1, 2 and 3 and honestly being able to put a face to a name I've seen hundreds of times in the many times I've read all 3 brings me joy.
What got me reading about the 2 nd indochina war was ritchie burns pathfinder. From there on i collected a whole library on our "effort" over their. Those 2 Phantom Warrior books are in constant rotation! The way gary brings the patrols to life is uncanny! Thank you for your service to all who served in that godforsaken place
This is one of your best episodes, well done Jack/Team House. Thank you, Larry…it was great to hear you speak sir. I’d love to see more Vietnam guys interviewed.
I read all of these books by Larry Chambers, Gary LInders and others as a young man in my 20's I am now 59. These guys were are legends. The times they experienced are unreal. Thank you for your service.
I had your one book, but someone got it. It's OK because it spreads the knowledge. I remember you won the gerber knife from the special forces course by capturing an enemy officer. Thank you so much for doing what you did on your tours over there. Also, for the great book.
🤔Larry Chambers and all the others mentioned,thank you one all for your service and I would like to say I pretty much have read all of books and at times my heart rates picks up as I am reading.🙏Godspeed on your future endeavours.🇺🇲🙏
I went through the 3 week long 9th ID Recondo School at Fort Lewis in 1977. It was a mother-f of a course and it provided excellent training. We lost about 50% of the class as the training was so intense. We would repeatedly go on 6 mile runs in combat boots and fatigues at zero dark thirty. We learned intense patrolling, water operations in the Puget Sound in January, basic airborne operations, survival training, land navigation, calling artillery & air strikes, poncho parachute resupplies with our final mission as a raid on the old Vietnam Village. I lost 25 pounds. We were continuing the LRRP tradition which the Army sadly discontinued.
@@nonmups9973 We only trained in the huge training areas on Fort Lewis but that was a lot of acreage. It was a great school. In those days the town of Dupont was almost nothing along with many of the more recent built up areas around Fort Lewis. So there was a more rural feel the base. It was a great school with great cadre.
@@lapuamies8718 I read a few years ago that the special forces were going to start training in the forests and surrounding water of Whidbey island sp I was curious if you did something similar. The military base sure brought in a lot of non Whites to the area though.
@@nonmups9973 Well there is an SF group at Fort Lewis so I recall them training on and around the base. They probably train out in the huge national forests in Washington State too. As far as demographics go, it seems like they are changing everywhere.
I started watching this and I am amazed at this man's knowledge of all the info of Vietnam . His research blew me away things I've never heard I was stationed TDY in utapau Thailand 70_74 United States Air Force. He's telling it like it was
Great interview, amazing guy. What stood out to me the most is how corrupt politicians and many corporations can be. The whole Vietnam war could have been avoided. Sounds to me like a lot of other wars including one going on now.
Fantastic discussion. Extraordinarily interesting and riveting. Fast and furious and brilliantly told. Thank you Mr. Chambers, for sharing, and everything.
I too read all those books many years ago. Still have them. To see Larry give this interview was just great. I remember reading about the "lighting Strike" incident. It's quite impressive that some were able to fight on. Hats off to you guys! I think the back blast of a claymore is 25 Feet. Another was the tiger that was sniffing the foot of a LRRP while sleeping before they new it was there. It came in silent and left silent. To live like kings. Love you guy, Brian Stocking Branford Fl.
Thank you very much for a such a phenomenal show. It's so very important to share what our Vietnam veterans are like and all they experienced. God bless
One of my classmates was a LRRP,I believe he was on a 6 man team. They went out on a mission by Helo. Supposed to be dropped 2-3 k from where they were going to recon! The pilot either made a mistake or was given wrong info! They were dropped into the middle of what was believed to be at least a company! All six were killed and the chopper escaped but was heavily damaged! RIP Sgt Crocket and the rest of the team
And he was a chump and a pawn of his Government. Many, veterans will acknowledge that. He allowed himself to be sent to a country that did nothing to the US or Americans. It was basically an Asian civil war for independence after decades of colonialism. It wasn't his fight. He didn't belong there. It had nothing to do with American safety, security and freedom. Having a country choose Communism across the entire Pacific Ocean in Asia 7500 miles from the USA didn't mean it was a national security interest of the USA. Like the other 2.7 million men that went to Vietnam...he willingly allowed his Government to send him to an illegal war. The US never had the guts or integrity to declare war....but were willing to sacrifice his life. He was essentially an invader and aggressor in someone else's country that did nothing to Americans or the US. Vietnam was basically an Asian civil war with a long colonialist history. Whether Communist or "free"....Vietnam had NO effect on American safety, security and freedom. He was a pawn of an erroneous foreign policy...and he should have known that even back then. He is not a hero nor a victim. He is simply a survivor of an American disgrace and dodged a bullet from the people he wrongly intended to kill.
@@stevehughes7643he's a chump and a coward draft dogger, and he's been saying this on every comment. Sorry to hear about your friend , all the Vietnam vets are heros.
I have read all Larry's books also and from his friends also! Larry loved to joke also, his books show his great sense of humor in the worst times. He is a great man, his team was great. He really takes you there with him almost, his books are the best I've ever read, a great warrior, please read his books! He make you laugh, and is the greatest writer. His books paint a real picture in your mind! Loved all his books, I read his friends books. He was loved, jokes alot.
Thanks Larry! Great Interview as usual (although I severely missed Dave's tangental conversations this episode 😪) Great conversation about how few people realize the French factor of the direct US involvement in Vietnam... It's honestly amazing how many opportunities were available over the decades to prevent this entire event, yet barely slid by, allowing this conflict to happen... Especially back to when Truman was alive, or when Vietnam was a post WW2 British occupation zone, just nearing unity and independent sustainability before being handed straight back into French colonist practices and ideology 🤦♂️ I'm sure books have been written on the topic, but so many people just jump straight to "The Vietnam War/Conflict was American Imperialism under debated provocation as the initiator!" The Vietnam fuse had been burning for a while, we didn't light it, but we also decided to try and stop it just as the fuse hit the explosive on the other end, after some had watched it burn for decades and done nothing... TLDR blame the French! 🤨
You should tell your story on one of these channels. They’re important I believe right now more than ever. Love you…you’re a hero whether you believe that or not. I appreciate you and thank you.
WoW ! what an interview !! From Rob Masons "Chicken Hawk" to Mr Grants "Wings of the Eagle" brought me to the LRRP's and the likes of Larry , Garry and Kenn to name a few ! I now have over 40 books just from Vietnam vets . Really enjoyed this , many thanks from over the pond 🇬🇧
In case someone didn’t catch it, when Larry uses the term “Poppa,” (pronounced Pop-pah) he is telling us that as a graduate of the Army’s Airborne school, he was awarded the special skills identifier letter “P” to his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS, his job skills identifier in Army shorthand) of 11 Bravo. Infantry was 11 (number eleven). Next came a letter, infantry was B (C and H were mortars and recoiless rifles), and a number that indicated a soldier’s rank. An infantryman could be identified as 11B2 for example. By becoming a parachutist his MOS would be 11B2P. Airborne and Ranger school graduates were awarded a “V” (Victor) special skills identifier and assigned on paper to a non-existent Ranger battalion to be formed on order. Not a big deal, but completing those schools is often a matter of personal and professional pride for a soldier.. Becoming airborne qualified is really about riding an air filled bag of nylon to the ground from 1,250 feet in the air, the height of the Empire State building. Not every soldier can do that. A soldier did not have to go to Ranger school to be a Ranger, nor did Ranger school graduates necessarily go to Ranger/LRRP/LRP units.
Than you sir for your service. To say that seems so shallow, but the gratitude is real. So many missions were compromised. Just to walk out behind enemy lines takes a lot of courage! It sounds like there were many fools to suffer. Glad that you took care of that fat guy on the plane.
I really enjoyed this one. One person I've never seen a good interview with is the author of Black Cat 2-1, Bob Ford. He wrote what I think is one of the best Vietnam helicopter books - he was on the ground for the siege of Hue and volunteered for a SOG pick up as a short timer. Incredible guy - it would be great to see you interview him.
I can hear the compression working on The Team House mics, sounds much better. The stories Larry told from Vietnam were great, but I actually really focused in on his stories about what he's learned about the 'realpolitik' in Indochina carried out by the elites after WWII. How many people know we sponsored Ho Chi Minh before he was our enemy? Not enough. I would love to hear more about what he's learned after his return to Vietnam, going through the archives. Anyways, another enjoyable ep. Thank you for your time, Mr. Chambers.
Read that book over thirty years ago... i was in a work farm. A correctional officer who was an old gunny Sargent turned me on to that book, and another book called Charlie MM. Great books. I severad 2nd ranger battalion. In 79 ,80 .
Great interview. I'm sure it has been commented on previosly, but in the for what it's worth department, the 173 Airborne Brigade was on jump status in Nam. The $55.00 or $110.00 a month (depending on whether you were enlisted or an officer) was BIG bucks! I, of course, spent mine on a "DEROS" sports car which I subsequently wrecked:-)
I loved "Six silent men" series. Mission that stands out to me was the one where the lightning struck and when one of the teams didn't check in and they found them all dead in their lager.
What a great story! Living myself in Vietnam for the last 6 years amd very much interested in history it is great to hear him tell so many accurate things about the history here, the role of the French, how Ho Chi Minh was very much focused on the USA and their war with Cambodia. Amazing guy, thanks for serving your country and for your great story!
I served with a Pathfinder unit in the 101st aviation battalion, 101st Airborne. Id say probably 90% of the soldier's were Ranger tabbed or on their way to Ranger school. I was just ur average grunt lol idk how TF i ended up with orders to that unit honestly ? Some of the most bad ass dudes I ever met. I thought I was a hard ass being infantry 11Bravo, but boy, did i not know what I was talking about. Rangers, Pathfinders, LRSD dudes i met in that unit were giants in my eyes. I couldnt barely pick up their ruck sacks lol. I was 5'11 170lbs and pretty strong i thought. Lol i tried to pick up one of the Sgts from a different teams ruck sack and i could barely lift it. Im not even joking wen i say that thing weighed 100lbs easy. Dudes were just absolute machines. So much respect for you guys !!! Salute boys
I went to Recondo school at Ft. Bragg. It was more unpleasant than Ranger school, which was bad enough. They taught a 4 week long LRRP course that was excellent. Recondo school in Vietnam was the pick of the litter. That was for real.
Gold Star son of a L Co Ranger here. Thank you Larry for the stories; they helped me understand my fathers service better.
You be proud of your father and he would be here with you if he could but fate has no mercy. He wasn't just a soldier he was with a special group of men that just anyone couldn't be a part..many didn't pass but your father did and he earned it...Find all you can as vet's are going fast nowadays...maybe you could connect with his unit among who may have served with him and could fill you in as Im sure they would if contacted...where does the time go??
My dad passed away from Multiple Myeloma - 09/21. I started researching my dad also about 5/6 months ago. He was also in the MACV SOG
Dont say the Lords name in vain
Right on brother, quite the heritage. I wish he were here for you. Love ya!!!
My dad was a mere grunt combat medic. No pedigree but my hero knowing he saved the lives of other heros and suffered the loss of many close friends.
My grandfather was LRRP and he is still a bad ass to this day. Tough as nails
Mine too, just misses his wife that past. :(((. Sad that pretty much every mission these LRRPs where sent on were pretty much suicide missions.
They say " Every dog has his day" and THANKFULLY these Vietnam War dogs are having theirs...excellent channel and guest. Thank you.
I read every book Larry and Gary Linder wrote. They like my father a Vietnam vet will always be my heros. They were Americas best from a generation that got sold out
Honestly hurts me that happened. War brings out a lot of crazy stuff in this world. So good to keep talking about these heroes.
I say the same thing to my kids best generation 💯🇺🇸🇺🇸
Those books are awesome. I read em as a kid, they made a big impression on me.
I started with W.T Grant's, book Wings of a Eagle, then next time in the book store other names jumped out of me. Bill Meacham, Lest we forget, Larry Chambers, Recondo, Death in Tha ashau valley, Kenn Miller, Tiger the Lurp Dog, various books by Gary Lindiger including the company History six silent men Rey Martinez with Gary Lindiger, Kenn Miller, James Watson, Fortune favores the Bold. John Bufords book. LURP team leader, So many books that deserve to be read, re read, rest in peace so many heroes, there story needs to be known.
I’ve read the same books also. The Six Silent Men series is outstanding.
Larry is a cool guy. He almost makes you forget that he is a badass war hero. He really is.
Netflix needs a series based on these incredibly brave men. Would be a Monster hit
Nope. Wokester writers would change it to "Heroic Women of Vietnam" with a 90% female cast.
@@scbane Larry would be Lorena. Ken Miller would be Kendra.
@@scbaneNot if you stand up to them.
Mr larry chambers,
Are you still in Cambodia now?
I am currently visiting my birth country of Cambodia
Love to drop by and say hello
I stay in a hotel In Phnom Penh
Mr jack murphy
Do you know if mr Larry chambers is still in Cambodia right now?
I am a combat vet of 2id of 1/23 inf reg that is currently visiting my birth country
Would love to visit mr chambers and say hello
I've read all the books written by Chambers, Linderer, and Miller and am so glad they appeared in these podcasts. I've seen interviews by all 3 at least 20 years ago and it's apparent and unfortunate we are getting to a crossroad to where we are losing vets from the Vietnam era. I can see cognitive decline in these awsome vets and it hurts my heart. It's very important to have their video testimonies before they leave us. GOD BLESS all our veterans.
I was a 'lrup'. F Company 51st Inf LRP ABN 67-68. I agree, bring a lurp was the best thing that could have ever happened. Narrowly missed serving with 173rd at Dak To.
No you didn’t
The more I learn about these fellas , the more respect I have for them 🇺🇸 thank you
I volunteered with a guy who did LARP in Vietnam, and he volunteered for two more tours he loved it so much. He went on to become a cameraman for television, and he even had worked with Mr. Rogers (Fred). This guy was an inspiration.
What the hell is LARP? It's LRRP....Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol.
@@blaineedwards8078 LARP is live action role play lol
Not many comments on this one
It's real great to hear such enthusiasm about the military
During Vietnam..the joy connected
To getting killed or maimed
Blinded..dismembered..it's very
Supportive twords new recruits
Who are taking up this profession.
It's all a joyfull happy exciting
Experience..it's not scary at all
The other guy is firing rubber
Bullets or blanks..while weve
Got the real thing high velocity
7.62 Nato rounds..it's all just a
Cake walk..ime sure that you
Hands on combat veterans
Out there will all agree...
Long and strong salute to
Medievac.........
No wonder Fred was singing ''Won't you be my neighbor''
And he's not a hero or someone's victim. He is a survivor of an American disaster that he allowed himself to participate in. Here's a story for you. This guy and the other 2.7 million Americans didn't belong in Vietnam. It was not their fight. They had NO legitimate right or reason to be there. No one had to go. I am a Vietnam/Draft resistor. So that argument is BS. These people were not the brightest lightbulbs in America for not seeing Vietnam for what it really was. It was an Asian civil war blown up by a militaristic, imperialistic post- WW2 America who saw Communism under every rock on the planet.
This has somewhat replaced the conversations I used to have with my Uncle. He did 2 tours in Vietnam after lying about his age and enlisting at 17. 40 years after returning state side agent orange tortured him with 3 different cancers including bone cancer. I will say he had the best outlook and attitude on life all the way to the end. I hope I am half the human he was.
Love and gratitude to all who have served so that we can live like that we do.
Mr. Chambers, it was an honor to watch this. Wish I could watch one with Jerry Mad Dog Shriver, John Kedenburg, and Lt Col Bob Howard.
I read Larry Chambers' book, "LRRPS:Rangers in Vietnam", back when I was in college. I started off with a book called, "Charlie Mike", when I was in the Army ROTC, in 1988. It kinda fueled my interests in that, and after college, I was gonna go in OCS(only did two years ROTC,as I was kinda in the middle of my college career. However, didn't make it due to a broken ankle, that I didn't know of? So, thT kinda ended that. But, I'm glad to see he's still around and telling of his experiences. Unfortunately, not everybody can do what those guys did. God Bless em.
My dad always said that in Vietnam when the units who had constant long missions in the bush come back you just get the hell out of the way because they don’t give a crap about anything because their life expectancy wasn’t long at all. I unfortunately forget who they were but this reminds me of those stories.
I'm so looking forward to diving into this one. Much like Jack, I read most of the Lurp books in the mid to late 90s. Larrys' books RECONDO and Death in the A Shau Valley being particular favourites that had a huge influence on me going into the German Army in 99. I even wrote Larry a letter in 96/97 while I was in a New England boarding school. He was kind enough to respond to my letter. He even sent me his Ranger patch, which I sadly lost in a move. Something that bothers me to this day. Larry if your reading this, your letter meant the world to me and made a very dreary year a bit brighter.
You served on the Eastern Front?
@@trumpius_maximus47 Fulda Gap in the late 90s.
@@trumpius_maximus47 lol😂
I have read his Vietnam books over and over. They are in my small library. What an honor to listen to.
Thanks for a outstanding interview. These guys are the real deal,guys like Lindner,Miller and Chambers have to pull around a wagon so thier balls don`t drag on the gound!!
Respect to all LRPs but what has always impressed me the most about my father who was a LRP is how humble he is. It's something he would never bring up in conversation or boast about. He is just the silent strong type and a person could know him for years without knowing about his military background. He served with the 74th infantry detachment, 173rd airborne in 1967- 68.
I agree. I’ve watched many interviews of guys who served in LRRPs during Vietnam, and they are all very well spoken and humble. That’s why I highly enjoy this show too. Doesn’t quite have the “bro” mentality that some of the other channels have that guys just boast about their exploits for 2 hours. Anyways, great interview! Big fan
I've read, and heard that most of those guys were like that. If, they had been in some form of combat, they almost act kind of embarrassed, when someone asks them about their experiences. If, it's for a historical reason or perspective, they'll talk about it, and also explain how they felt. But, they won't glorify it.
I'm like you dude, growing up reading Larry and Ken's books (and so, so many others including quite a few other 101st LRRPs)
Thank you for your service, Larry. You're a god damn warrior.
Check out a new book just out Dawson war
Holy shit, Larry is a legend in Vietnam Veterans circles. Hell, he is hero period.
This is great, man! Man oh man!
Great Interview. I remember when all their books came out. All the guys who served as LRRPS, Everytime a New book would come out, I was on it. My father was Rocky Marciano's best friend and Sparring Partner. Hammering Harley Gibbs is my Dad. 31 Pro fights Won 28 by KO, 2 by decision & 1 loss.. So Naturally, I was taught to fight a very young age, started fighting in Silver Mittens before Golden Gloves. Anyways between my Dad and my Grandfather they all wanted me to go pro. Thus I never entered the Service.,, Which I regret to this day. I did try to give back by Working along our Southern Borders in Arizona fighting /spying , Busting Cartel Drug Runners as a Volunteer for 1 1/2 yrs. Approx 10 yrs ago. I got all busted up eventually. Though I met some great Vets who taught me to stay alive.. ( Cartel has more $ so they obviously have their choice of weapons while we carried AR 15 and a couple side arms. ) I still have Numerous paperback books all these ballsy guys write. I would have loved to do what they did, God Willing I could survive their training etc..
I Applaud everyone of you.
Thank you For My Freedom & Welcome Home, this is more your home than any of us that Didn't serve. We love you all. Stay Safe Stay Positive Stay Healthy. Amen.
Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka BOSTON STRONG
Really enjoyed this one! He knows his regional history, and that lightning story! Insane!!
All these interviews are so important and will be so incredibly valuable down the decades.
Exactly my thoughts.
I served 6 years in 2/502 INF, 101st ABN from 1986-93 as a Tank Destroyer and our Bn HQ had pictures drawn/painted by Vets in our Battalion on the wall of our LRRP units our Bn had. The Battalion had a great Battalion Commander named LTC Henry Emerson that cared about the men and he pushed for techniques that wouldn’t waste the lives of his men. I had the luxury of being BG Emersons’ limo driver because he was on Fort Campbell for the dedication of the Vietnam memorial obelisk in front of the Battalion HQ building. This was in 1986 (I think, it may be 87) and they held a battalion reunion at a large hotel in Clarksville and it was an amazing experience to see all those old warriors and how much they loved their former Bn Commander. I asked BG Emerson to sign the dedication service pamphlet which I still have. Back then I was just a 22 year old kid but it impacted me deeply since I enjoyed my unit and I didn’t want to leave and most of us would re-enlist and select the “stay in current duty station” option so 6 years was about average for the NCO’s. So fast forward to today and now I’m the old Soldier who misses being in uniform and enjoys talking with old buddies I served with there. I miss Fort Campbell like I miss my hometown, if given the choice, I’d move back there immediately. Thanks for taking time to record and preserve this Veterans story, he’s the real thing.
I can’t believe it! Larry Chambers!!
Death in the Ashau , Recondo!!
The legendary Brigade LRRPs !
How’s about having Alan “Lurch” Cornette or Rilley “the Bulldozer” Cox . Those guys gave us so many great books that verified each other.
Keep’em coming guys! Great work!
Sorry to here Mr.Cox passed away .
RIP
Lurch Cornett would be an awesome podcast. 7 years in country
Cox passed away about 2 years ago. Rest in Peace Riley Cox🙏
Lurch would be a great show. He is very entertaining in real life. His father, Al senior, served in the 90th with my father.
The Bulldozer and his Shotgun ⚡️
I read your book and loved it. Your storytelling style is spellbinding. You and all the other Viet Nam Vets are my hero's . Love you guys. I was a young child during the war, and prayed for you guys every day. So glad you have written of your experiences and informed us about what it really was like.
My dad served with the LRRPs in Vietnam. Grew up hearing stories of all of these heroes. Amazing interview!
This man has an amazing story to tell. I hope each of us can learn something from his experience, and benefit from it.
I read six silent men 1, 2 and 3 and honestly being able to put a face to a name I've seen hundreds of times in the many times I've read all 3 brings me joy.
It's amazing to hear the profound impact joining the military and serving in Vietnam has had on these warriors. Much respect to you sir!
What got me reading about the 2 nd indochina war was ritchie burns pathfinder. From there on i collected a whole library on our "effort" over their. Those 2 Phantom Warrior books are in constant rotation! The way gary brings the patrols to life is uncanny! Thank you for your service to all who served in that godforsaken place
This is one of your best episodes, well done Jack/Team House. Thank you, Larry…it was great to hear you speak sir. I’d love to see more Vietnam guys interviewed.
I read all of these books by Larry Chambers, Gary LInders and others as a young man in my 20's I am now 59. These guys were are legends. The times they experienced are unreal. Thank you for your service.
I had your one book, but someone got it. It's OK because it spreads the knowledge. I remember you won the gerber knife from the special forces course by capturing an enemy officer. Thank you so much for doing what you did on your tours over there. Also, for the great book.
🤔Larry Chambers and all the others mentioned,thank you one all for your service and I would like to say I pretty much have read all of books and at times my heart rates picks up as I am reading.🙏Godspeed on your future endeavours.🇺🇲🙏
I went through the 3 week long 9th ID Recondo School at Fort Lewis in 1977. It was a mother-f of a course and it provided excellent training. We lost about 50% of the class as the training was so intense. We would repeatedly go on 6 mile runs in combat boots and fatigues at zero dark thirty. We learned intense patrolling, water operations in the Puget Sound in January, basic airborne operations, survival training, land navigation, calling artillery & air strikes, poncho parachute resupplies with our final mission as a raid on the old Vietnam Village. I lost 25 pounds. We were continuing the LRRP tradition which the Army sadly discontinued.
Where would you guys typically patrol around the puget sound?
@@nonmups9973 We only trained in the huge training areas on Fort Lewis but that was a lot of acreage. It was a great school. In those days the town of Dupont was almost nothing along with many of the more recent built up areas around Fort Lewis. So there was a more rural feel the base. It was a great school with great cadre.
@@lapuamies8718 I read a few years ago that the special forces were going to start training in the forests and surrounding water of Whidbey island sp I was curious if you did something similar. The military base sure brought in a lot of non Whites to the area though.
@@nonmups9973 Well there is an SF group at Fort Lewis so I recall them training on and around the base. They probably train out in the huge national forests in Washington State too. As far as demographics go, it seems like they are changing everywhere.
@@lapuamies8718 The changing demographics are all by design as part of the great replacement.
I started watching this and I am amazed at this man's knowledge of all the info of Vietnam . His research blew me away things I've never heard I was stationed TDY in utapau Thailand 70_74 United States Air Force. He's telling it like it was
Just fascinating guy , I could listen to him all day long and twice on Sunday.
Great interview, amazing guy. What stood out to me the most is how corrupt politicians and many corporations can be. The whole Vietnam war could have been avoided. Sounds to me like a lot of other wars including one going on now.
It's all for the jews.
Fantastic discussion. Extraordinarily interesting and riveting. Fast and furious and brilliantly told. Thank you Mr. Chambers, for sharing, and everything.
What a great guy! I’d love to meet him he’s buzzing, great interview thanks for sharing, from uk
Absolutely incredible stories! Hilarious, harrowing, Violence and compassion A real roller coaster of emotions.You fellas are badass.Thank all of you
I too read all those books many years ago. Still have them. To see Larry give this interview was just great. I remember reading about the "lighting Strike" incident. It's quite impressive that some were able to fight on. Hats off to you guys! I think the back blast of a claymore is 25 Feet.
Another was the tiger that was sniffing the foot of a LRRP while sleeping before they new it was there. It came in silent and left silent.
To live like kings.
Love you guy,
Brian Stocking
Branford Fl.
Thank you very much for a such a phenomenal show. It's so very important to share what our Vietnam veterans are like and all they experienced.
God bless
One of my classmates was a LRRP,I believe he was on a 6 man team. They went out on a mission by Helo. Supposed to be dropped 2-3 k from where they were going to recon! The pilot either made a mistake or was given wrong info! They were dropped into the middle of what was believed to be at least a company! All six were killed and the chopper escaped but was heavily damaged!
RIP Sgt Crocket and the rest of the team
And he was a chump and a pawn of his Government. Many, veterans will acknowledge that. He allowed himself to be sent to a country that did nothing to the US or Americans. It was basically an Asian civil war for independence after decades of colonialism. It wasn't his fight. He didn't belong there. It had nothing to do with American safety, security and freedom. Having a country choose Communism across the entire Pacific Ocean in Asia 7500 miles from the USA didn't mean it was a national security interest of the USA. Like the other 2.7 million men that went to Vietnam...he willingly allowed his Government to send him to an illegal war. The US never had the guts or integrity to declare war....but were willing to sacrifice his life. He was essentially an invader and aggressor in someone else's country that did nothing to Americans or the US. Vietnam was basically an Asian civil war with a long colonialist history. Whether Communist or "free"....Vietnam had NO effect on American safety, security and freedom. He was a pawn of an erroneous foreign policy...and he should have known that even back then. He is not a hero nor a victim. He is simply a survivor of an American disgrace and dodged a bullet from the people he wrongly intended to kill.
You sir are the chump! He was 18yo,he is missed dearly!
@@stevehughes7643he's a chump and a coward draft dogger, and he's been saying this on every comment. Sorry to hear about your friend , all the Vietnam vets are heros.
I have read all Larry's books also and from his friends also! Larry loved to joke also, his books show his great sense of humor in the worst times. He is a great man, his team was great. He really takes you there with him almost, his books are the best I've ever read, a great warrior, please read his books! He make you laugh, and is the greatest writer. His books paint a real picture in your mind! Loved all his books, I read his friends books. He was loved, jokes alot.
Larry welcome home and thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Larry! Great Interview as usual (although I severely missed Dave's tangental conversations this episode 😪) Great conversation about how few people realize the French factor of the direct US involvement in Vietnam... It's honestly amazing how many opportunities were available over the decades to prevent this entire event, yet barely slid by, allowing this conflict to happen... Especially back to when Truman was alive, or when Vietnam was a post WW2 British occupation zone, just nearing unity and independent sustainability before being handed straight back into French colonist practices and ideology 🤦♂️ I'm sure books have been written on the topic, but so many people just jump straight to "The Vietnam War/Conflict was American Imperialism under debated provocation as the initiator!" The Vietnam fuse had been burning for a while, we didn't light it, but we also decided to try and stop it just as the fuse hit the explosive on the other end, after some had watched it burn for decades and done nothing... TLDR blame the French! 🤨
Enormous respect for these warriors selected for LRRP forces. Recon n’ surveillance behind nva lines…enough said. Peace ✌️
Larry and I share the same memory issues. 1/14th Recon Plt ‘66’, abbreviated tour. Plei Trap valley finally got me…
Thank you for your service sir
You should tell your story on one of these channels. They’re important I believe right now more than ever.
Love you…you’re a hero whether you believe that or not. I appreciate you and thank you.
the final thought about helping others is real wisdom, very interesting interview
He is honest and teach us more about South East Asia!
Excellent discussion on the history of Indochina and WWII. Thank you for sharing.
I am an American expat living in Asia for a long time and study Asian hisotry. This man knows more than 99% of the people today.
thank you team house and thank you Larry you for your time . your Vietnam books were so good to read years ago !
What a great interview. God bless this man. Seems in good shape, happy to see.
May God bless - protect the military - their families !🙏🇺🇸
WoW ! what an interview !! From Rob Masons "Chicken Hawk" to Mr Grants "Wings of the Eagle" brought me to the LRRP's and the likes of Larry , Garry and Kenn to name a few !
I now have over 40 books just from Vietnam vets . Really enjoyed this , many thanks from over the pond 🇬🇧
thanks for your service my dad served in the brown water navy 1969
Well done, Brother. Glad to see you hanging in there. RLTW
excellent, love the LRRP guys they have a refreshing and deep view on Vietnam as a country
this guy is mad cool. Great personality. Thank you Larry!
In case someone didn’t catch it, when Larry uses the term “Poppa,” (pronounced Pop-pah) he is telling us that as a graduate of the Army’s Airborne school, he was awarded the special skills identifier letter “P” to his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS, his job skills identifier in Army shorthand) of 11 Bravo. Infantry was 11 (number eleven). Next came a letter, infantry was B (C and H were mortars and recoiless rifles), and a number that indicated a soldier’s rank. An infantryman could be identified as 11B2 for example. By becoming a parachutist his MOS would be 11B2P. Airborne and Ranger school graduates were awarded a “V” (Victor) special skills identifier and assigned on paper to a non-existent Ranger battalion to be formed on order.
Not a big deal, but completing those schools is often a matter of personal and professional pride for a soldier.. Becoming airborne qualified is really about riding an air filled bag of nylon to the ground from 1,250 feet in the air, the height of the Empire State building. Not every soldier can do that.
A soldier did not have to go to Ranger school to be a Ranger, nor did Ranger school graduates necessarily go to Ranger/LRRP/LRP units.
This guy was an awesome interview. Thanks for having him on
I just got done reading Recondo while I’m out here in Ukraine and looked his name up here on UA-cam very cool interview.
Than you sir for your service. To say that seems so shallow, but the gratitude is real. So many missions were compromised. Just to walk out behind enemy lines takes a lot of courage! It sounds like there were many fools to suffer. Glad that you took care of that fat guy on the plane.
Thanks for this excellent guest! Larry, thanks for being here.
I really enjoyed this one.
One person I've never seen a good interview with is the author of Black Cat 2-1, Bob Ford. He wrote what I think is one of the best Vietnam helicopter books - he was on the ground for the siege of Hue and volunteered for a SOG pick up as a short timer. Incredible guy - it would be great to see you interview him.
I can hear the compression working on The Team House mics, sounds much better.
The stories Larry told from Vietnam were great, but I actually really focused in on his stories about what he's learned about the 'realpolitik' in Indochina carried out by the elites after WWII. How many people know we sponsored Ho Chi Minh before he was our enemy? Not enough. I would love to hear more about what he's learned after his return to Vietnam, going through the archives.
Anyways, another enjoyable ep. Thank you for your time, Mr. Chambers.
The best looking guys were Huey crew chiefs ie. the other door gunner! 48th AHC 67-68 ,Love LRRPS.
Salute to this man for showing courage bravery and tru patriotism unlike the Vietnam draft dodging cowards. Sir you are a true American hero.
Read that book over thirty years ago... i was in a work farm. A correctional officer who was an old gunny Sargent turned me on to that book, and another book called Charlie MM. Great books. I severad 2nd ranger battalion. In 79 ,80 .
Great interview. I'm sure it has been commented on previosly, but in the for what it's worth department, the 173 Airborne Brigade was on jump status in Nam. The $55.00 or $110.00 a month (depending on whether you were enlisted or an officer) was BIG bucks! I, of course, spent mine on a "DEROS" sports car which I subsequently wrecked:-)
I loved "Six silent men" series. Mission that stands out to me was the one where the lightning struck and when one of the teams didn't check in and they found them all dead in their lager.
Having to come home from war and being forced to hear some collage kids struggle in sports is hell on earth.
Great interview! Larry's the real deal!
Great interview Larry! I did not know you were a stock broker! You look amazing healthy and happy!
Very interesting history. The work to uncover this aspect of Vietnam is truly amazing. God bless you sir.
You need to get Gary Linderer on your show. The man has some crazy stories (the incident with south koreans comes to mind).
Thank You for your service SIR! 💕
In his book Death in the A Shau Valley. He mentions John Kiefel.
Johns a good friend of mine we rode together in a MC,a great friend and brother.
Great interview!!!
Thank you Larry for tell your wonderful experience to us. Take care of yourself. Cheers
I think that I have only one book by each of them, unfortunately. Total respect.
Such a great episode and what a great guy.
What a great story! Living myself in Vietnam for the last 6 years amd very much interested in history it is great to hear him tell so many accurate things about the history here, the role of the French, how Ho Chi Minh was very much focused on the USA and their war with Cambodia. Amazing guy, thanks for serving your country and for your great story!
I served with a Pathfinder unit in the 101st aviation battalion, 101st Airborne. Id say probably 90% of the soldier's were Ranger tabbed or on their way to Ranger school. I was just ur average grunt lol idk how TF i ended up with orders to that unit honestly ? Some of the most bad ass dudes I ever met. I thought I was a hard ass being infantry 11Bravo, but boy, did i not know what I was talking about. Rangers, Pathfinders, LRSD dudes i met in that unit were giants in my eyes. I couldnt barely pick up their ruck sacks lol. I was 5'11 170lbs and pretty strong i thought. Lol i tried to pick up one of the Sgts from a different teams ruck sack and i could barely lift it. Im not even joking wen i say that thing weighed 100lbs easy. Dudes were just absolute machines. So much respect for you guys !!! Salute boys
Not only a war legend, but that skin is amazing. What's the secret?
I went to Recondo school at Ft. Bragg. It was more unpleasant than Ranger school, which was bad enough. They taught a 4 week long LRRP course that was excellent. Recondo school in Vietnam was the pick of the litter. That was for real.
Welcome home Sir, Thank you for your service.
Props to you Mr. Chambers and your LRRP brothers.
Love this guy too Funny!!! Way cool!! Welcome home Larry!
I loved Larry's books, to me he is a LRRP all star.
Supreme pod cast ...great audio journey!!
Amazing Interview!!
I was in Co.E 75th Rangers/LRRP 9th Inf.Division operating in the Mekong Delta IV Corps...My service was 1969-1970.
Whatever he does, he he great painting, and author, a warrior!!
I grew up reading all their books great
Awesome story. Thank you Jack!
Thank You for your Service, Inspirational