U.S. Veteran Describes Tactics of the Enemy During Vietnam War

U.S. veteran Vincent Lewis describes an experience with enemy tactics while serving in an artillery unit during the Vietnam War. The Viet Cong forces learned they could intercept U.S. troops’ communications on the battlefield and order U.S. planes to drop bombs on their own troops. Ever vigilant, U.S. commanders had to keep a watchful eye on the battlefield to avoid “friendly fire” as a result of this practice. This segment from Iowa Public Television's Iowans Remember Vietnam documentary includes archival footage and first-person accounts to describe events and experiences of the war.

Major funding for the Iowans Remember Vietnam documentary was provided by Casey’s General Stores; additional funding provided by Prairie Meadows.