Robert B. Reece Jr.'s interview for the Veterans History Project at the Atlanta History Center

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Catalog Number: VIS 201.0773
We welcome your comments on this interview at VeteransHistoryProject@AtlantaHistoryCenter.com
In this interview, Robert Reese Jr. shares his experiences serving in the United States Army 1st Division during the Vietnam War. He recalls his upbringing in Georgia, his family's military history, and dropping out of college to join the Army. He discusses his training, the "11 Bravo" designation, and the pride associated with being an infantryman. Reese talks about his impressions of Vietnam including the weather, the culture, and feeling alien in the country. He describes his duties, "walking point," and being the "new guy" in a company. He details incidents including his company being ambushed, taking shrapnel to his leg, the loss of friends, and friendly fire. He speaks about working closely with the Vietnamese, the elements of humanity in war and peace, the regrets he has, and his postwar returns to Vietnam.

Пікірлер: 15

@mx-k 28 күн бұрын

Thank you Robert for your service. I have enjoyed hearing your story. I am grateful!

@davelane4055 2 ай бұрын

WHOOAH US army a much belated welcome home to you Georgia and all the brave Vietnam veterans.

@donaldjones7678 Жыл бұрын

I was a grunt in Vietnam 1971. I too am obsessed with remembering my tour. It was very surreal.

@danmurphy4472 Жыл бұрын

Thank You SIR for everything.

@almcallister6490 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me very much of my own story. I am married to a Vietnamese woman, and have been to many of the places i was in when I was there and have family there and have property in Cu Chi. My Vietnamese family treats me very well.

@dennisevans4739 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and welcome home... You are exceptionally well spoken in telling your story... VN vet 1968

@andersfant4997 4 ай бұрын

The best Vietnam War interview I have seen. In so many aspects👍

@russellcosby6584 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your interview. Good insight.

@waynejensen5449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir. Godspeed

@jeremykwanhongkok4221 8 ай бұрын

It is extremely rare to have a platoon captain who would go the extra mile in leading his platoon. These are the type of leaders that many soldiers would look up to even if their duration in the field may be extremely short due to the high risk of attracting enemy fire, however, their selfless act of valour, courage and sacrifice commanded them the highest form of respect and recognition long after their passing. Overall, it goes to show that war is sheer barbarity and deprives the lives of many good men.

@kendalgoodson Жыл бұрын

I think viewing the war in the lens of "wins and losses" is really missing the point. The war probably could have been avoided and we would probably have been better off. Clearly, in recent years, our national relationship with Vietnam has been a positive one. But you can't change history, and the sacrifices that were made by our veterans have to be honored and respected.

@mirandamiranda5830 Жыл бұрын

We lost that war.Get over it.

@stephenmcgraw8871 Жыл бұрын

Spoken like a true wrinkled,bomb throwin` hippie.....Why do you listen to a Vietnam vet`s testimony,if you`ve already got pre-conceived hate for the military and country the man represented.....The mentality of your ilk is terrifying.......and in full bloom over the last few years.....GOD save us....

@gregmoore8993 Жыл бұрын

You communist

@jafo766 Жыл бұрын

Read a history book or watch Time Life's 10,000 DAY WAR , take note near very end where NVA scurry back to Paris to sign peace agreement , there were not enough $AM missiles on the planet to stop the U.S.A.F.....NOTHING CAN $TOP THE U.S.A.F !....Operation Rock Lob$ter II Live From Planet Claire BUFF BABY BUFF !