How Brutal Was Combat in the Vietnam War?

Bob Martin enlisted in the Army in 1963, did four tours in Vietnam, earned a Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with “V”; survived combat operations with the 1st Cavalry Division in 1965, a stint walking point with a recon platoon in the 101st Airborne Division, a tour advising with Special Forces, and another carrying out search-and-destroy missions with the 173rd Airborne. After the war, he stayed in the Army and retired in 1983.

[Newsboydeposit]

This brave soldier had 3 tours in Nam! Thank you for your noteworthy service, sir!

[vonhalberstadt]

R.I.P. Robert B. Hamblett 1969.
Miss you dude.
You remain our hero.

[robscoggins]

Former Army. Thank you, brother. You guys were an inspiration to me. Godspeed.

[GmaZZ]

I thank God that my brother made it home. A terrible time for our American men.

[jimmarcellus]

I see you in 101st. You're all brass balls, sir. Thank you for your service!

[scottbates]

This man served 4 tours in Vietnam and was in some very tough battles. His full interview is really eye opening.

[robertwhite]

Thanks to all our men and women who served sacrificed in Vietnam.

[DABinCHRIST]

The courage of these men... The words dont exist to fully describe it,

[QuasiMonkey]

"Ashau Valley... your time's up, your time *is* up." Hamburger Hill (1987) Classic movie that is often sadly overlooked compared to other more famous/popular Vietnam war movies.
RIP Soldiers, Lost but never forgotten.

[Brian-puwe]

RIP Pfc Leo Swan USMC 🎉 Brighton MA KIA 1968 gone but not forgotten

[raywain]

Thank you for your service to our country and WELCOME HOME !!!

[zackaryatkins]

What's wild is seeing these shorts it hit me that this warrior and my Grandfather were in the same places at the same time...My grandfather was also in the 1st Cav in the Ia Drang Valley, later in 5th group but was also at Hamburger hill, the only reason I know that is not long before he passed away from Agent Orange I was a teenager digging around in files and came across declassified records stating he was there, I showed him and asked him about it but he wouldn't say anything except "Yeah I was in that mess". It's insane the hell that these men went through that we'll never know.

[danodonnell]

❤ my brother was there also with 101 st. Airborne 🎉. Welcome home brother 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[philbrown]

From one Nam Vet to another…Welcome Home Brother. I was at Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW and was very lucky to be stationed there. If not, I might not be here today.

[leroysr]

Remember the one that said we will help you and we paid the price all my school friends are gone love you guys all 9 of you.

[lodragan]

I spent 8 years in the Army National Guard after serving on active duty. I was a cavalry scout assigned to the scout platoon of a mechanized infantry battalion, and my first platoon sergeant there I found out later had been a private on Hamburger Hill. We tried to get him to talk about it, but beyond the basic facts he wouldn't say anything about his experience beyond that it was bad.

[weslewis]

My uncle Wes was in Vietnam and was infantry and served in some major battles. Thank you for your service.

[thomassabino]

" where the hell are we at Omaha beach? I mean what the hell is going on here" hilarious

[localfatty]

It’s so sad that whenever certain people need money, they start a war to fund themselves, destroying so many lives in the process

[frankyearty]

thanks again for your service God bless