Vietnam Voices: 'What else was there to do? Sit and feel sorry for yourself?'
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2015
- Vietnam veteran Carl Solberg talks about his experiences. Solberg served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1967. He grew up in Dodson, Montana. In junior high and high school, he was a trumpeter in the school band, called upon to play taps at graveside services for veterans.
Who were the 40 fools that gave this great man a thumbs down?? Shameful
I know who they are. They are pink and green haired socialist spoiled rich kid liberals who kneel for The Anthem and riot throughout our cities.
Thank you Carl for helping the Orphan Children
Wow, this man is a rare breed, bless his soul.
As a Vietnam Vet I'm so glad I found this site. I've listened to many and have enjoyed their stories. I was in the Americal Division, 198th Light Infantry, Chu Lai, 1968 and 1969. LZ Bayonet.
As a 51 year old, the vietnam vets were such a mystery to my generation. This series has really filled in the blanks for me.
Would love to hear your story as well! I'm not sure if the Billings Gazette is still running these interviews though.
For the last 10 1/2 yrs I've been living 40 kms sth of Chu Lai, been there a few times to the airport, and passed through a few more times on the way to Da Nang.
Thank you for your service sir.
How many glookys did you murder?
what a forgiving spirit, I wish I could say the same.
What a straight up genuine man a very gentle kind nature ..
God bless ya mate .
Thank you for your service Carl.
God bless
Lol classic Daryl 1:10
"Noone was going to change my mind."
"Did anyone try to change your mind?"
"Nope"
Enjoyed Carl’s story. I feel he is a good hearted, kind fellow. I enjoyed his volunteer at the orphanage story.
I enjoyed listening to Mr. Solbergs story very much, he is a very selfless and caring person. Always concerned about folks back home and helping others.
Wow, 5 days on a Greyhound bus, that couldn't have been much fun.
Thank you for sharing your experiences and your service Carl, hope you are doing well.
Thank you for your story and service Mr. Carl Solberg. Your story was amazing especially volunteering at the orphanage.
Thank you for your service sir
This is a wonderful man. He volunteered building a playground at an orphanage in his free time while at War in Viet Nam. Wow..
Google plus blows chunks: That's true. That's admirable
Good one Carl,,, loved every word,, your an inspiration mate,, and never a bad word spoken even though it destroyed hundreds of thousands,,i am 60 and an australian,,i looked up to these guys all my life and went on the USS Coral Sea when it visited Australia in 68,,,, never forgot it. Thanks Carl,, steve driver Sydney Australia July 2020
God Bless You Mr. Solberg! You Represent the Best Americans who shall ever live!
THANK YOU CARL!
Thank you.
It's 11.19.2019 and this is the 2nd time I've seen this man talk. His last name is the same last name of a good friend of mine I'd known since 1995. I appreciate these interviews.
You are a gift to humanity and provide a great example for other souls. Bless you good Brother:)
Welcome home brother
Thank You!
Thank you Carl
Thanks Carl
I’ve watched hundreds and hundreds of these videos about Vietnam and World War II. Every time I hear the person say “I have never told anyone this” I get a feeling of dread. These soldiers saw the worst of mankind day after day for months and years. You can agree or disagree with their actions during wartime, but you cannot deny that they were asked to serve their country and they did it 100%… that alone makes them heroes.
Fantastic... humanistic
I love these Vietnam veteran interviews. Much more visceral and open then most interviews I see.
David Hoffman has an excellent interview with a Vietnam vet as well. Check it out
Wow, that car is beautiful.
Good Man
Him being more concerned about becoming a POW is just like my Uncle James Edward Kerr in World War II. I like this guy a lot. Thank you for your service, sir. 42:57 Volunteered at orphange. My God, what a man. That brings tears to my eyes. These interviews are part of the healing for our society.
This guys a trip what a great man. Funny as hell
Hey Jude worried about being a prisoner of war. Epic God bless you sir
Thank you for your service
I, too, went to Germany - December 1963 - on a WWII vessel. It was horrible! Lots of seasick soldiers. And I also slept on the lower of the 4 canvas stacked bunks. I chose a bunk right next to the air vent at the very side of the ship which made the air much more fresh compared to other parts of the ship. Every morning at about 0500 we were all ordered to go topside (In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean in the winter!) All I remember is seasick soldiers on the stairs and landings all the way up to the top deck.
Great American.
Welcome home
Very good informative interview. A thoughtful sensitive man. A very good interviewer . I served in Japan and Korea as a Sergeant 1968-72
God bless 🙏🏻👌🏻🇨🇦☝🏻
The time between him being in Dachau and WW2, for perspective, was roughly the same as the time between now and the movie American Psycho being released.
That wasn't the Mekong River Ron it was the Basac. I was stationed a few hours down the road and we hitched a ride on trucks to go there for carousing etc. We stayed too late one time and couldn't go back because you couldn't travel the road at night (the night belonged to Charlie). We had a lieutenant with us and he went up into the tower and somehow talked one of Ron's choppers that was circling the perimeter to come in, pick us up and fly us back down river to our base at Binh Thuy. That was my first chopper ride.
LOL! "We didn't want to go over there a lot, but several times we walked over" WT? This is a dream.
I defect a story telling.....if not lies.
DaNang 1971, Berlin 1975-78.
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Don't have worry about daddy?
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You could still smell the odour of death. I don't know if it was a figment of my imagination. Maybe i could. Maybe its not true. I don't know.
It's true and it's hard to explain. I went to Sachsenhausen and I swear the temperature dropped 10 degrees when you passed through the gate.
It still said "Arbeit macht frei" above it although most of the camp had been torn down. Just like he says in the interview, I could smell and sense it.
All in the mind
Ray Gillette?
Honestly it's pretty fucked up that the military was using dachau as a base. That kind of makes me angry
His story is suspect....some of y'all know what I'm talking about.....
this interviewer is no very good, he needs to let the men talk
Without steering the conversation to a greater or lesser degree, some of these guys won't say very much, or think a particular story is worth telling.
This man is a TERRIBLE interviewer. His high inflection is a turnoff from listening.
arwiviv: Sounds like if he was ever sent out on patrol he'd say "Oh my goodness, all that equipment!"
You mean interviewer or interviewee? Anyway, harsh comment there.
I've listened to about 6 now . And hopefully the interviewer got better so far he is terrible ..