The Blackhorse in Vietnam: The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam and Cambodia, 1966–1972

When the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment arrived in South Vietnam, in September 1966, the unit faced a number of challenges: The enemy—Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese Army (NVA); but also the terrain and weather. The lack of doctrine and tactics for the employment of armored cavalry in a counterinsurgency was equally challenging—especially during the pre-deployment training and initial combat operations.

Our speaker, Donald Snedeker, discusses how the unit responded to these challenges and became the most lethal brigade-sized unit in Vietnam.

[williamcollins]

Thank you for keeping the 11th ACR NAM memories alive. My Brother, Spc 4 Donald L. Martinez was KIA on 4/17/67, Long Khan. Just before Black Horse patch was issued in May.
This was so informative and I do thank everyone for their part in producing it.

[tranducthinh]

Hello the Blackhorse Troopers ! I was with the US 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in VN for more 6 years, since Nov. 1965 (Long Binh Camp) until Feb. 1972 (Phu Loi Camp) as Vietnamese Interpreter of ARVN 3th Corp. My first CO of B Troop, 1/11ACR was Cpt John B. Landry (now he was Ret. General), and CO of 1st SQDN was Lt Col. "Tiger" Howell, and CO of 11th ACR was Col. Bill Cobb (I met him and Col.Leach in Vietnam after 1995 or....) while assigning to Regiment Headquarter (Long Khanh Province VN), I was Interpreter of Col. Patton Jr, son of legend Armor General Patton Sr. I took part in almost every operations of 11th ACR in South VN like Junnction City,
I was SFC Dan Thinh, of B Troop 1/11 ACR since 1965 in VN, and I am 75 years old now

[tranducthinh]

As i assigned to the 11th ACR Headquarter, I also was VN Interpreter of Armor General Patton Jr in Long Khanh Prov. VN. I was SFC Dan Thinh of B Troop, 1/11 ACR since1965 to 1972.

[r.michaeldunwiddie]

I was with the 11th at Ft. Meade when we left for Nam that was in August of 66. I was in G Troop, 1st Platoon. I returned to the States in July of 67. Will always remember the time I spent with the Blackhorse!

[kirbyL]

I was born at Fort Meade and my Father Kirby Hunter was with the 11th ACR and left for Vietnam Sept 66. I grew up on Fort Knox and will always cherish the memories. God Bless you all.

[tranducthinh]

In January 1966, my first assigning (as SSG DanTHINH) to the US 11th ACR, The 2nd Platoon of B Troop, 1/11 ACR was ambushed by NVA units in Suoi Cat, Xuan Loc (Long Khanh Province) I also was there on B.66 ACAV with B Troop Commanding Officer (Cpt John B. Landry).

[ronhiel]

I too served with the 11th ACR in the Iron Triangle 1970-71. F-Troop.

[madonnametzler]

A well writen history. The author tells the stories with pride and accuracy.
Well done congradulations on acheiving another goal . You are a warrior keep running towards the sounď of the guns.

[cambodianexpress]

Was in 1st Plt, C. Trp. 69-70 when we went into Cambodia in early May. We lost 16 guys in that one year period. One of them was my best friend who comited suicide unfortunately. Last half of my tour I was TC on "One Zero", "Cambodian Express". I miss you guys, "One Four Delta" and "One Zero, Tango Charlie".

[Midgard]

I was assigned to first to Thunderhorse, and then to HHT 1/11 ACR from 1984 to 1989, Border Operations, OP Alpha on the former East German Border. I am proud of being able to have served with the Blackhorse. They showed me the meaning of valour and honour! Allons!!!

[davidrobinson]

Thank you sir, My father served F-2/11 67-68,

[schlirf]

ALLONS! ANIMO ET FIDE! (...and of course First Scout in!)

[oldreliable]

i was in 2/11th a.c.r. europe 80's the cav was like the marines to me i went to " the field" graf the day i got there!! allons!!!!

[ericunderwood]

My Uncle Tony L. Moore was a Staff Sargent served as a Tank Commander with the 2d Platoon, company D, 1st Squadron, 11th armored Cavalry Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam. He was a Bronze Star recipient. Does anyone remember serving with him. He just passed away and we found out he was a Blackhorse Trooper?

[RichGilpin]

Thank you for your excellent book. Just finished it and happened onto this video. Great work! Keep well! 3/11 HHT Security 68-69 - In 69 spent much time assigned to I, K, and L troops and M company, plus D company of 2/11.

[oogityboogity]

My uncle Ernest Berwald served in the black horse regiment

[cassidy]

During their time in Vietnam did the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment have organic infantry attached to their outfit? Did they fight dismounted from their vehicles, or did they mostly fight on their vehicles?

[delberthughes]

I was with the 11ACR in 69-70 And yes I went into Cambodia And as always we kicked ass and took names and I wouldn’t change that that time is it now for anything in the world go Allons Blackhorse all the way

[dansthingsstuff]

Just went through my uncle Duane huebner.he has passed away. He was awarded the bronze star and others it was their 69/70. I belive he was a lrrp
Just learning

[nathanielrossi]

Anyone from blackhorse maybe knew someone named Frank Rossi