I have many non-military and younger people following the articles on this website and may not be aware of the things that Ms. Fonda did during the Vietnam War. All they know is that VN Vets HATE her. The authors of this post have gathered actual transcripts of the lies she spread while visiting North Vietnam. After reading this article, you will better understand her betrayal and why VN Vets can't forgive her.
Did you wear a Vietnam War POW/MIA bracelet when they became available? Did you ever research the name? My newest article follows a reporter who traveled to Northern Michigan in hopes of learning more about the soldier who's name is engraved on her decades old wrist band - it was a difficult quest. Now 10 yrs. later, his remains are recovered and identified. He's finally coming home.
This is a continuation of last week's article [Friendly Fire]. In this guest post, one man relates his experience with friendly fire as his squad walked into an ambush in the jungle. It could have turned out much worse than it did - click below and read to see what happened.
"Friendly Fire" is a by-product of war - throughout history - and no matter how much training army soldiers have, things still happen that are beyond their control. This article highlights several recorded events of "Friendly Fire" that occurred during the Vietnam War. Some even claim that "FF" was responsible for up to 39% of all casualties. Check out this article and see if it was possible.
Thought I'd add a Vietnam War post that's a little on the lighter side. Not everything during the war was laced with drama, we did have some fun times, too. After all, many of us were still teenagers. Here's an example of one of those times.
This book excerpt details the events around a single day when an ARVN Airborne Task Force - operating above Dong Ha - got caught in the open by NVA gunners were cut to ribbons. My guest was assigned as a Medical Advisor to the ARVN and he played hell trying to get the wounded out of the field and to nearby hospitals. Seems that a Vietnamese custom got in the way and caused many more troops to die on the battlefield. Click below to find out what happened.
1968 was a most deadly year in the Vietnam War and now that it's the fiftieth anniversary, more and more reminders of that time - some good and some bad - are capturing the public's eye. Here's a recent article just published. How would you respond if a younger person asked you if this occurred daily while you were there?
"The war's over, It ended fifty years ago. Let it go and move on." As a Vietnam Vet, I refuse to do this and will continue to keep the awareness of the war and its warriors alive for as long as possible. My website is evidence of this quest. Here's a couple of responses from others who responded to the question posted in the title of this piece. Click below to see what they had to say.
I'm reviving an earlier article from 2012 from my friend Tomy Pienta. It's a captivating story and profound look back at what he admits to be the worst day of his life when he was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. This article was also featured in "Vietnam Magazine" back then and received accolades from many of its readers.
We've all seen many famous photos of the 1968 TET Offensive in Hue. Now fifty years later, a British man (knighted) set out on a journey across the U.S. to locate some of the individuals in those pictures and see how they are doing today. What he discovered during this quest was printed in the London Times last week. With this being the 50th anniversary of Tet, I thought it to be appropriate to share it with you here.
The French war with Vietnam lasted nine years (1945-1954) and was fought throughout the entire country (North & South combined). France surrendered in 1954 and lost their long-time SE Asian Colony. But at what cost in lives. Click below to see the breakdown.
Most everyone I know watched Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War" documentary last fall either in part or whole. PBS states that most all Vietnam Veterans praised the film; I am not part of the "most" because I felt betrayed and didn't watch the entire series, which seems to be the same consensus from other VN Vets I've talked to. A group, VVFM, is calling out Ken Burns to set the record straight and to correct the inaccuracies in the film. Check out my new article below and let me know your thoughts.
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel shared Tony Lazzarini's post.
Over 40 years ago groups of people started arriving in the United States. It seemed the majority of Americans wanted nothing to do with them. They were ridicul...ed, rejected and despised. The many sacrifices they made for their country would yield no rewards, heal any wounds or fade the visions of war. They sought solitude through anonymity and stealth. They were not Vietnam Refugees, they were Vietnam Veterans. Sadly, casualties of this conflict would mount long after the wars end.
Decades would pass before awareness to this great travesty would break Lady Liberty*s heart.
Then the Brotherhood began, the men who saw the dragon. *Those who shed their blood with me today shall be my brothers.* Their numbers grew. The words honor, loyalty and friendship would seal the bond. *Never Forget* became their motto. Please honor them today, these men, these warriors, my brothers, these Vietnam Veterans.
I'm sure that many of us experienced a time or two in Vietnam when things didn't feel quite right or your gut was giving you a warning. In today's article, we see how one soldier's "inner voice" saved his life not once but twice on two different occasions.
On this the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Tet Offensive in Vietnam, my guest was out and about in Saigon on the night before and during the first day. Unaware of the attacks nationwide, he's lucky to have survived. Click below to read about his experiences...
I've seen some of these 38 photos in the past, nevertheless, they are all unique and worthy of a look back into our past.
