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The Siege of Khe Sanh
As recounted by a marine who was there twice, again after the war...warning: Damned emotional!
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: cross roads
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Is all ancient history to most people now.
For those of us who went there, it was also yesterday. We were not allowed to talk about it for years. (society norms) I remember in the 70s, 80s and most of the 90s one could not find a Viet vet. We got smart right away and never let anyone know that we were part of that. It was really unfair to us.
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Thanks you for your service "Afterburn".
The Aussies were there in limited numbers.
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Along the same lines, if you have the opportunity, "Hue" by Mark Bowden is a simply incredible read. Tells the story of the city's siege from both sides, its a long read but definitely worth it. A beautiful ancient city of culture devastated by house to house fighting.
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Thanks sc_rufctr,
I did see a few from the Dwn Under. I have no clue how they got around, as we never gave one a ride!!!. Everyone else got one, including the Seal team on the Barge dwn the river, where they lived.
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