My grandfather (marine) was there and at one point my other grandfather (airforce) had done an air strike on the VC to defend the base, at thanksgiving few years back they realized the connection and both cried. One of the most profound and touching moments of my life.

My father fought in WWII and Korean war as well. Then when he was just about to retire from the Army, he was asked to head to Vietnam for another war. Guess what he told the Army: He told them he is retiring and they can have that war because according to what he heard from General MacArthur in the past that once you go to fight in Vietnam, you own that war.

I spent a year in Nam (1967) and have nothing but love for the 60K of my bothers that lost their lives defending this country and the vietmanese.. God love them and the thousands that served there.

God Bless the men who fought there, from both sides. It’s sad that so many men died for a piece of land that nobody cares about anymore.

My cousin died in vietnam. His name was mervyn donald tedds. Delta company 3rd marines. If anyone out there knew him please get in touch. God bless all who served

I would like to thank you for your service, from an gulf war, and Iraqi vet

My dear brother fought their. He was the gunner on the choppers. He lived and now has a disease from Agent Orange and the VA won’t pay for him. Makes me sick!

My father was there. Navy Corpsman on Hills 881S and 861. God bless the Marines who fought at Khe Sanh. You are true American heros.👍

For every Gi and Marine who fought in the jungles and cities of Vietnam. Thank you for your service!!! We’ll continue to show the world our gratitude, for your fight against communism!!!

My father was there! I'm so proud that my father was a United States Marine defending freedom!

*War is like a blizzard, coldly sweeping away everything that appears in its path. Youth, happiness, dream or ambition ... suddenly turned into nothingness* *When fear is stronger than all, people seem to have no desire for anything more. The young hearts suddenly become old, wither when living without knowing what tomorrow will be like* *Cruel and fierce, war sometimes kills people from thought. Not only blood and gunpowder, despairing souls are also part of the realistic picture of the dark days of pain and death. "I'm a young Vietnamese born after the war. In return, I lost my grandfather and my two uncles)*

This is a great video. Just had military honors for my dad yesterday as he died last week. He was a marine who was in con thien, khe sahn and hue city. Alpha company. He was so humble about his experience there . A book titled "Marines Under Fire " was even wrote about his company's experience there in those 3 particular battles. We didn't have any preacher and had no showing for him . We honored his request for only the military honors. Rip to the best dad ever. A true American hero that never wanted recognized.edit to add it was hill 861 he was at in khe sahn.

Strategy at Khe Sanh was the same as the French strategy at Dien Bien Phu. Draw the enemy in and destroy him. There were two major differences: 1. The USA commanded the high ground at Khe Sanh while the French were in a valley at Dien Bien Phu. 2. The USA had complete air power control at Khe Sanh, the French had only sporadic air support at Dien Bien Phu.

My cousin was there, and I will guarand damn guarantee you there was a hell of a lot more than 20,000 NVA there, as stated in this documentary. I have heard of estimates of up to 70,000 NVA. They were going all out for this victory, so they didn't go for this with, with just a handfull of men. This was it, and trust me, there are a lot of people over there, and they weren't holding back.

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My husband was a force recon marine and was there during the siege of Khe Sanh.

You bad mouthing folk make me so sad. Right or wrong a lot of my friends were lost. We did our jobs and were treated like shit for it.

My cousin was killed at Khe Sanh, I was ten years old at the time. Fifty years later and the family still hurts, still mourns. And for fuckin WHAT? What good did it do? Seven years later we pulled out. Just like lraq, spill blood, pull out. There'd be a hellava lot fewer wars if the politicians and rich had to furnish their sons to die.

I was born too late to fight. my Father in-law DID fight. His bravery and service is beyond my recognition. God bless him and all who fought!

My father Todd R. Gober USMC was there.

Shout out to the guys that built that scale model of Khe Sanh. Very impressive.

Vietnamese history goes through 4,000 years of war! Vietnam's biggest other desire is national independence! American soldiers are not guilty, they fought for the nation, mistakes in the political people

WarStories, you really do have some real interesting movies. I think this is my new favorite channel.

Thanks to all who served in the military and in Vietnam.

God bless these brave soldiers

Went to Vietnam by ship with the 26th Mar. Rotated to D Co. 1st Bat. 3rd Marines. (D 1/3 ). When they first started to build the base 1/3 rd Mar. Unit went there for the defense. We was replaced by my "old Unit" (26th Mar.) then we(Blt.) where sent as a Rapid Deployment Force BLT for the 7th Fleet. Was on the DMZ most of the time! USMC didn't want everyone to rotate back Same Time so rotated personal beween 3rd Mar & 5th Mar.! God Bless!

According to all the sources I've read, Khe San was a clever trap set by General Giap that the US fell into-sending moving most of the available forces there, and allowing the Tet offensive to fall upon mostly undefended targets in the south.

I love Vietnam 🇻🇳 my country! I feel proud of what my ancestors have done ✅ Our country really struggling with so many wars from different country came and attacked Vietnam 🇻🇳

I am very proud to say that my father was a contributing factor in khe sanh

I remember this. COD 7 BLACK OPS. That game is Masterpiece 😘

GOD DAMN IT GAMING REVO

My father was a Marine at DaNang during TET, but before he shipped out he was tasked with escorting his brother in law’s body back home for burial. Jimmy Paige USMC KIA Khe Sanh

Treyarch outdid themselves! Firebase Z is insane!

Anyone who wants to really study the battle of Khe Sahn I'd suggest you read "Valley of Decision" by John Prados and Ray W. Stubbe.

I have come to Vietnam ... Vietnam is a peace land , beautiful land , people is very friendly and kind ! I love this country

@CompactJam When Johnson rejected Westmoreland’s request for 200K troops, they realized the US reached a turning point. As Le Duan Thanh’s struggle philosophy put it, “America is wealthy but not resolute”, it’s not just a matter of economic. It’s impossible to win the war when too many qualified targets were put off limits. I’d agree the US shouldn’t get involved in any war/conflict in which the policy should be, fight to win, 100% no holds bar (similar to WW2) or don’t get involve.

Again, I am Vietnamese man, born after the war but if any enermies who want to invade my loving VN one more time, I also hold gun to fight to my last breath to protect my fatherland. I am only the civilian but I swear to die for this country no matter who the enemies are , how strong they are! Do not bring war to Vietnam if not here is the grave for you!

I WAS KHE SANH AND LANG VEI 1967 1968 ,SURVIVED IN LANG VEI TET MAU THAN TEAM 101 SPECIAL FORCE ,,NVA TANK ON FRONT MY BUNKER

My grandpa fought in the Vietnam and luckily he survived he told me he jumped out of helicopters with AK47’s I’m proud of him and he’s A nice Person.

I am a Diplomat and this is by far the best strategic answer I have read about Khe Sahn....The VC actually did a major favor to the tactical us army to show themselves there and get pawned.

From the gaming revolution I thought he tweeted out a Rick roll😭

We are vietnamese we proud of our country

Tôi vẫn thích nền cộng hòa nhưng tôi yêu chuộng hòa bình , đó là cái mâu thuẫn lớn nhất của tôi , vì tôi đã chứng kiến đau thương , mất mát từ chiến tranh là như thế nào rồi , người dân Việt Nam đã hứng chịu quá nhiều bom đạn , trước và cả sau chiến tranh .

My grandfather was In the 1st air cavalry unit that helped break the siege

My father Edward Raymond Umpleby was here.

Johnson basically said his strategy was to use our face to block the enemy's fist.

Am a Irish man . Maybe I shouldn't comment but respect for any who was killed in the war. obassilly the USA ranks Irish

My dad was in the Battle of Khe Sanh!!! Marine Artillery Hoorah!!!!

I'm 15, and i want to thank all of the US service men, for there service to the United states of America

My step dad lived through that battle.. and then went on to molest my sister, humiliate and belittle me at every step, drink himself into stupers, eat pills all day and scream for his mommy in the night during his nightmares.. Some people, deserved every bit or torment and torture they received over there... he's one of them. Marine PFC - Billy Hill - Pensacola Florida

I work with a SeaBees vet that built bases in Khe Sanh,hes got lots of stories from it

R. COTTEN, E-4 1967-1971 USMC

I was there , Sgt Don K Jackson B1/9 , imbedded in our brain forever !!

God Bless all Vets! Semper FI!!

Irrelevant of nationality and with respect, “The Ode.” “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.” “Lest we forget."

Fourty years after that battle (I was a little kid when I heard about it at TV news), I still do not understand its causes, as well as the reasons of the whole war of Vietnam.

the best part know one know! love vietnam peace!

My best friend was there .3 purple hearts on his tour. Screwed the man up for sure was a different man when he came home. Drank and drugged himself to death RIP Steve

I loaded a lot of airplanes that dropped supplies to them from Da nang.

Did USA "win" at Khe Sanh? We "survived" and can call it a win. USA won every major battle in Vietnam, but LOST the war. It's a shame we fought at all. In 1945 we could have been friends with the Vietnamese people and if Ho Chi Minh was their popular choice we could have worked with him. Vietnamese didn't like the Chinese and we could have worked with Ho to keep them independant of Chinese influence. War was a damn shame for both sides...

GODAMN YOU GAMING REVO

my Father was in Khe Sanh and he was told me he changed forever after that.

Trả lại cho ai những địa danh quá hãi hùng Mà người đời từng biết tên Asao -Cam lộ -Hạ lào -Khe Sanh -pháo nổ trên Cổ thành... Bài hát nổi tiếng ( Ngày mai tôi về )

The USMC inspires it's men to do the ultimate utmost! (1960s slang , this generation knows what I'm talking about.)

i'm canadian but they were fighting them on there grounds they knew what they were smarter then the americans even with the new technology

My brother, who just passed away on Nov 10th, was a Marine who fought, was wounded and received the Purple Heart at Khe Sanh. He was also exposed to Agent Orange which 40 yrs later gave him lung cancer. And 10 days before he died, a buddy from his company also died of cancer.

Capt KEN PIPES. Bravo Company,1/26 The ARVN lieutenant leading the patrol was severely wounded isolated from the other ARVNs. When his troopers took causualties trying to get to him, he killed himself with his pistol so they would stop trying. That's unbelievable leadership. P.254 Khe Sanh --Eric Hammel brook.

Nva. Made great sandbags. Just change them out when they start stinking

Shane normands uncle,, you’re a real one!!!!

I'm viewing this due to interest in historical record after being enthralled by the incredible interview with Allen B. White of the 3rd Battalion who recounted the "Battle Of the Hills" April 1967...... shamefully it doesn't even rate a mention in this documentary!!

By now, the US has harbored some reactionaries called the ARVN a bunch of foreign comedians

anak2 bangsa seharusnya membuat peta map dg peta sesungguhnya, diwilayah sekitar ASEAN agar mengenal medan sebenarnya dan mempunyai nilai strategis. Semoga dpt diwujudkan, salam........

there are parallels between this battle and verdun in 1916

An eerie and amazing place to walk around in person........

Shane Gillis' story about his uncle on JRE brought me here.

Tại nơi đây các anh đã nằm xuống Đem hòa bình lại cho đất nước tôi Vì tham vọng " Nồi da nấu thịt " Bởi vì đâu ? Cám ơn anh ! Tuổi thanh xuân cao cả

Its simple ,Vietnam people won the war. period.

Try reading Hugh Lunn's Book Vietnam -A Reporter's War...This is an account by an Aussie Journalist who was IN Vietnam... I feel that Khe Sanh was merely a distraction to allow the Viet Cong and NVA to plan and carry out the Tet Offensive with little opposition. The Tet Offensive turned out to be the beginning of the end for US and their allies.

My cousin Pfc David Scarborough was part of the ghost patrol listed as Mia still to this day

Im in Khe Sanh now. Lovely people.

sorta like tecumseh (don't remember how to spell it) Sherman was like in the cival. Destroy not only the enemy but everything with the enemy.

I was a Tunnel Rat ,I LOVE MY FLAG AND MY BROTHERS.

I love VIETNAM. VIETNAM WIN

Worked with a guy who fought there Was on the front cover of time magazine. His helmet said Don't shoot me I live here

August 1953!!! The French had surrendered by "August 1954".

A mission in Call of Duty: Black Ops was based off of this. Let's just say that killing somewon in real life and killing somewon in a video game are not close by any stretch of the imagination.

Route 9 comes down the LAOSI border, then goes on almost to the coast

Westmoreland was the West Point Supe before he became MAC-V. Vince Lombardi wanted the Army head coach job, but Westmoreland did not like him. Lombardi left for Green Bay and you know the rest of the story

We didnt win or lose we held are grounds against vc and nva

Perhaps he should have started at the military academy where General Westmoreland was taught to fight wars exactly the same way as in the Civil War.

God bless Vietnam.

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Excellent

All of that blood for a worthless piece of ground. We gave the plot back to them a few month later. Brilliant.

This battle is in Call of Duty Black ops. It is very tense. Esspecially on veteran.

The US side thought it won the battle of Khe San and the rest of the TET battles, but that was because its commanders did not understand the war they were fighting. General Giap already knew that. The battle of Khe Sahn it self, was just a part a combined political message to the US people. A message that was not meant to be a military victory, since the assault it self, was a political victory. Even today, you can still find US commanders who do not understand this fact. So the TET offensive was first and foremost a political message to the US media, being the real frontline in the Vietnam war. The only real military focus, that the TET offensive had, was to reduce the amount of Viet Cong troops, thus Giaps own force! - this because of the communist leadership in the north. It did not fully trust the southern commanders of the Viet Cong, politically speaking. So the Viet Cong units was meant to be reduced significantly, or even better, terminated. Preferably in vicious media-covered fights, simultaneously creating the already mentioned political media move, aimed at the US population. The US Military leadership never understood the war in Vietnam. Just didn't understand it?

The brave country of viet nam defeated the criminals and gave an important example to the world

That battle was a hell !!

3:51-4:05 Frank Woods is in that helicopter.

My Dad was in the Walking Dead Battle of Khe Sanh