Only one Huey can land at a time and after unloading must do a 180-degree turnaround to fly out. The Army Security Agency operating under cover of the 3rd Radio Research Unit, (3rd RRU Det J) established a facility at Phu Bai in 1963, 12 km southeast of Hu on Highway 1. Links to pages on battles and bases in the A Shau Valley: Click here for the location of the A Shau Valley within South Vietnam. The Marines were pinned down behind this wall near the old citadel and radioed for support. Stories from the 591st Engineer Company who were taske with maintaining the highway Route 547 from the Hue City area of northern South Vietnam westward towards Laos into the A Shau Valley during the VIetnam War. (Allen W. Sims Collection) Full size 1255 1211 Post navigation. The offensive was a crushing military defeat for the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese, but the size and scope of the communist attacks caught the American and South Vietnamese allies by surprise. Of course, no one knows it. Roy decides to put them on the next helicopter out. Doc, the company medic, bolts out from the company perimeter to the wounded men. [1][2], From FebruaryAugust 1968, the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (FebruaryAugust 1968) comprising. They will run through the smoke and flame just as soon as the Cobra helicopters finish their attack. In early May 1969, the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong were threatening Tam Ky, the capital of Quang Tin province in northern South Vietnam. American artillery from nearby firebases was cranked up. We fought for weeks to destroy the enemy and my company secured the Western wall of Hue City. Light casualties were reported by the command. He tells Roy the proposed LZ on the ridge line will expose inbound and outbound helicopters to the enemys 12.7 mm heavy machine-gun fire. The Organization of the Viet Cong Units in the South never recovered. Constituted on 15 November 1962 in the Regular Army, it became an element of the 101st . The base was originally established by the 1st Cavalry Division in January 1968, 7 km southeast of Hu and 9 km west of Phu Bai Combat Base. He sees the Recon teams frantic flight through the heat of the burning berm fire and broiling sun. Roy knows the medic and the wounded men are in danger and yells for them to pull back to the companys perimeter. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upriver from Hue fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma. The early reporting of a smashing communist victory went largely uncorrected in the media and led to a psychological victory for the communists. Once bandaged, Strand is surprised when Doc tells him he will also go out on the next medevac. Vietnam War: Elements of 2nd Brigade and 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division 10 miles NW of Hue during Operation Carentan II, 1 May 1968. In the summer of 2017, I was a U.S. Army lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The easterly movement by the main enemy force indicates they are getting into position to attack Delta Company from the north. As each of Charlies lifts arrive, Delta will load up the empty helicopters with their own men for extraction. American Marines during Operation Prairie near the DMZ in Vietnam in Oct. 1966. The 101st Airborne Division used Eagle Beach, 6 miles east of Hue in northern South Vietnam as an R&R center, shown in 1970. It is also in a swale with high ground immediately to its north and south, which provides protection from enemy observation and anti-aircraft fire. It is an unselfish act typical of medics whose first instinct is to stay with, treat and protect the wounded. As Recon makes their way back, they are firing and moving. C Co 101st Aviation Black Widows and Spiders D Co 101st Aviation HAWKS A Co.158th Avn. https://drrichswier.com/wp-content/uploads/101vietnam1969-e1622627268764.jpg, http://drrich.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_264x69.png, In 1968, the Tet Offensive began in South Vietnam. THUA THIEN PROVINCE BASE CAMPS/FIREBASES. Strand is standing 6 feet behind him, Clouatre is standing near to the side of Rada. Shot down on FSB Currahee 1969 and awaiting a lift out for repairs. 101st Airborne Division, guides a medevac helicopter through . Many believe Vietnam is a tropical paradise, yeah right. Our company medic was called into action and with the help of some hot water delivered a beautiful baby boy. On the other phone is the artillery fire direction net. Also known as "Eye Corps," this encompasses the five northernmost provinces in South Vietnam, along with two major cities Hue and Da Nang. It may be more than expected. Roy and Lt. Paul Wharton, the captains crackerjack artillery observer, take up a position on the southwestern edge of Deltas perimeter next to a huge rock that towers over them. At 3 a.m., Alpha Company is shaken awake by the booming of 15 enemy 82 mm mortar rounds exploding in rapid succession. The weather was rainy and the temperature dropped as low 48 degrees. The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) is the only air assault division of the United States Army. Among them is the ancient city of Hue. It seems capable of handling five or six helicopters at a time, and it will take 15 Hueys to bring in Charlie Company. ", "The 101st will always be the only unit in my mind." In the opinion of most Vietnam combat veterans, the movie was the most realistic depiction of deadly combat. B Company, 101st KINGSMEN! In open terrain, a single rounds blast can cover almost half the size of a football field. The war was at its height with the constant contact between U.S., NVA, and VC forces. I arrived in Vietnam late January 1968, the beginning of the Tet Offensive.". At the end of Expert Infantrymen Badge testing there, they called us together and told us they had a list of guys who would be going to get their Combat Infantryman Badge in an undisclosed location in Southeast Asia. After A/101 Aviation returned from Vietnam, the 101st Battalion swapped assets between A/101 and D . They made a demonstration jump immediately after arriving, observed by Gen. William Westmoreland and outgoing Ambassador (formerly General) Maxwell Taylor. This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Brown and Wintenburg each spent about a year in Vietnam, and both men struggled with anxiety for years. The LZ has two advantages. . At the north end 101st Airborne DIVISION The introduction of the 101st Airborne Division, 1st BDE Long Ranger Reconnaissance Platoon 1966-67 into Vietnam: The platoon's mission is that of penetrating enemy territory for route, point, and area surveillance. Leland Roy hears the enemy mortars hitting Alpha Company over the battalion radio net. Report, Map of Fire Support Bases in the A Shau Valley, 1969. [2]:235. Today [June 9] will be a turning point, not an easy day, but a pivotal change for the better on Hill 376. . The suppressive fire from Deltas perimeters keeps them from improving their position. Warren M. Winterbottom/AP. 101st Abn. Fortunately, the enemy is not positioned on the military crest of the hill. Roy then quickly recommends and gets approval for using a much smaller, one-ship LZ adjacent to his companys position. An activation ceremony was held on 15 April 1987 at Camp Greaves, Republic of . The Tet Offensive succeeded on only one front and that was the US News front and the anti-war political arena. Located in western Thua Thien province, the narrow 25-mile long valley was an arm of the Ho Chi Minh Trail funneling troops and supplies toward Hu and Danang. Pfc. The airborne infantrymen of the 101st were still needed mostly involved in rapid deployment strategies but the training was shifting with the times, and the times were changing indeed. On 14 April Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines replaced Task Force Alpha at Phu Bai. It appears the firing from the berm began too early, before the larger force was in position to attack. They are still suffering effects of heat exhaustion. . As usual, the fires are danger close to Delta Company and the Recon Team. ", As the battle raged, the men of Company A moved to a hasty LZ they set up in the jungle after the Soldiers hacked the foliage down so that a basket could be dropped from the air for the casualties. Stay down! According to the US Army Center of Military History, The fight for Hue turned into a slow, grinding campaign of attrition that lasted nearly a month before the enemy was finally defeated.. (from 101 airborne 1968 VIETNAM yearbook) The Wandering Warriors of the 101st Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade finally returned home to stay on October 2, 1968. He decided he wanted to be a paratrooper. This United States military article is a stub. It brought a tear to my eye when I saw that. Hill 618, 17 Km due S of Hue, prominent terrain feature in 1st/502d Inf AO; OP for 101st & scene of 1st/508th Inf, 3d Bde, 82d Abn (opcon 101st Div) Battle of Nui Ke 68 . At 1100 hours on the 25th, D Company joined by A company and C Company with almost 300 men on line, advancing on Hue At 1400 hours, a small Vietnamese boy (estimated age 10 years-old) fired a few rounds at members of D Company. Taylor and Westmoreland were both former commanders of the division, which was known as the Screaming Eagles. The 101st Airborne Division has a long and storied history, including combat jumps during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the subsequent Market-Garden airborne operation in the Netherlands. The man was . Later, the division distinguished itself by its defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The image was soon on the front page of papers worldwide -- an unfiltered image of the conflict. I was the first name on the list.". A fatal mistake. Take the needle and stick it in the biggest vein you see.. All Rights Reserved. Capt. William Bushard, Sgt. At least, that is the plan. Operations in A Shau Valley 1 May - 31 July 1969, Operation Apache Snow (Hamburger Hill, May 1969), Operation Apache Snow After-Action They are exhausted. The paratroopers, of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, were hit by heavy fire from . 1970 was a year when the Currahees of the 2d Battalion (Airmobile) 506th Infantry (2/506) stood alone as never before. As I was in-processing for basic training, I attended a briefing for Officer Candidate School [and] decided to apply during basic training. Art Greenspon embedded with the unit in late April. For reference purposes the book Where We Were by Michael P. Kelly, Hellgate Press, 2002, provided much of the information. 47 photos in 1 sub-album. Tents at the camp. The decision was made to move the 101st Airborne Division to the Hue area. I could see clouds of dirt jumping as the bullets hit and I barely dove out of the way. Soldiers on the companys southwestern perimeter begin providing suppressive fire on the berm to cover their withdrawal. Called the "valley of death" by troops fighting there, the fighting was some of toughest of the war at the time. Red Legs: 1LT Rich Swier (L) and 1LT Mike Watson (R), during the Tet 1968 Offensive. We were not able to land until we got to the other side of the valley on an abandoned firebase (Fire Base Rendezvous?). He was a great soldier, fondly remembered by all who knew him. the war in Vietnam. The Recon element is still out. Phu Bai Combat Base (also known as Phu Bai Airfield and Camp Hochmuth) is a former U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps base south of Hu, in central Vietnam. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ALL AMERICANS - Variant Patch - US 82nd AIRBORNE DIV - HUE - Vietnam War - #.880 at the best online prices at eBay! From Arrival to Ripcord: The 101st Airborne in Vietnam, July 1965 to July 1970. Perhaps it is as many as 200 soldiers, maybe more. The base was used to support U.S. and ARVN forces fighting in the Battle of Hue. Sculpture by Frederick Hart near The Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington, DC. "Considering that I came from a very small town in Maryland, I feel my career was very successful and I am proud to have served our country." In mountainous, forested terrain the lethal blast area is reduced. Smells of cordite, splintered and torn vegetation, and newly overturned earth permeate the air. 1.5 Marines enter Hue Citadel.jpg 1,211 732; 100 KB. $60.00 + $3.99 shipping. This shows the 101st returning to the A Shau Valley on April 14 and 15th for a very short visit called Operation Fury. At that time the enemy force was within 100 yards of Delta Company. Embedded with the Soldiers of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Greenspon caught the moment after an ambush where Soldiers from the company were moving casualties to a landing zone to be evacuated. The base was used to support U.S. and ARVN forces fighting in the Battle of Hu. Ken Hornbeck, a Delta soldier serving as the Recon RTO, calls in and yells they are surrounded by a horde of enemy soldiers. This is likely part of the enemys general offensive that has been expected. Unknown location. He tosses a saline solution bag from his medical kit to Stoner. "Two of us got to go airborne. Lieutenant Colonel Crabtree would be killed on April 17, 1984 in a SWAPO guerilla bombing near the Angolan border, SW Africa. In 1969, the 85th Evacuation Hospital moved from Qui Nhn and was established at the northwest end of the airfield, adjacent to Highway 1. The enemys location, numbers and direction of movement indicate they are likely massed for an attack on Delta Companys position. 159th Assault Helicopter Battalion. Copyright 2021 DrRichSwier.com LLC. I have never been colder in my life. Republishing of columns on this website requires the permission of both the author and editor. In late 1969, the 101st Administration Company (101st Airborne Division) was moved from Bien Hoa Army Base to Phu Bai. The 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry was assigned on 16 March 1987 to the 2d Infantry Division and activated in Korea. the US Forces. 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption - A copy of "Help From Above", which hangs in the headquarters of 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division(Air Assault). [2]:159. Recon requests permission to drop their rucksacks and make a run for it. US Army Film by Ted Acheson DASPO C. . Provisional Corps, Vietnam, was designated XXIV Corps on 12 August 1968. Chapter 11: American Military History, Volume II, 1968 was the worst and bloodiest year of the Vietnam War. At the same time, enemy forces shelled numerous Allied airfields and bases. He got his wish. Apparently the idea was to make the NV. Doc reassures him, Ill talk you through it. One step at a time, Stoner follows the medics instructions, Put the tourniquet on his upper arm good and tight. Photo courtesy of Norm Miller, 70-71. A Florida Cooperation. The buildup of formal U.S. military units had begun on 8 March 1965, when two battalions of Marines landed at Da Nang. ZULU - GRIM REAPER - 101st Airborne - HUE, PHU BAI - VIETNAM WAR PATCH 230. Stoner tells the medic, Nothings happening! Doc tells Stoner, Loosen the tourniquet. That works. The Vietnamese Airborne Division began as companies organized in 1948, prior to any agreement over armed forces in Vietnam. On Jan. 31, 1968, the Tet Offensive was in full swing as the North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong moved to take over the city of Hue. They made a demonstration jump immediately after arriving, observed by Gen. William . Each 82 mm mortar round has a lethal blast radius of 30-35 meters (33-38 yards). "A lot of the jobs didn't interest me, but I saw a picture of a paratrooper behind the recruiter's desk and he noticed I was big into football and weight training back then and he said I'd make good airborne material. The officer would continue to serve for 24 more years after the conflict retiring in 1996 at the rank of Colonel. As soon as the Recon team is clear of the hill, Sahrle and several others open fire on the enemy force with their M16s. Get the best deals for 101st airborne patch vietnam at eBay.com. Cushmans two remaining units, the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, and the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry, remained at Landing Zone El Paso for its defense. Smoke and dust clouds along the berm are blown by the rotors and the wind. When Hue was liberated we found over 7,600 civilians in shallow graves. Multiple helicopters can be seen on and around the launch pad area. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own. On 30/31 January 1968, the base was hit by Vietcong mortar and rocket fire as part of the TET Offensive. Gary Tepner, 3rd Platoons former platoon sergeant. Shown are the storage facilities and the large helicopter pad for the 101st Airborne Division. The loyalty we had to each other was profound.". All were and still are true leaders of men. B Med: B Company 326th Medical BN supported the 1st Brigade 101st Airborne Div. At 07:15 a.m., the mornings humid temperature is rising. On 30 August 1967 a People's Army of Vietnam mortar attack on the base damaged 13 helicopters, killing two Seebees and wounding 32 Marines and Seebees.[3]. In late 1969, the 101st Administration Company (101st Airborne Division) was moved from Bien Hoa Army Base to Phu Bai. Stoner complies. In late November 1967, the base was named Camp Hochmuth in honor of Bruno Hochmuth, Commanding General, 3rd Marine Division, who was killed in a helicopter explosion north of Hu. Roy radios for them to immediately pull back and take cover. "Several weeks later I received a letter from my parents in Maryland with a newspaper article and picture enclosed with the caption A Co, 101st Airborne Division," said Sewell. Marine units based at Phu Bai during this period included: On 30/31 January 1968, the base was hit by Vietcong mortar and rocket fire as part of the Tet Offensive. The following narrative is courtesy of Special Forces Gear: At dawn on the first day of the TET holiday truce, Viet Cong forcessupported by large numbers of North Vietnamese troopslaunch the largest and best coordinated offensive of the war, driving into the center of South Vietnams seven largest cities and attacking 30 provincial capitals from the Delta to the DMZ. At the north end of the valley was the major North Vietnamese Army (NVA) staging area known as Base Area 611. Lauria died and Valenti was seriously wounded in the first in a series of shootings by the serial killer, who read more, Confederate spy Marie Isabella Belle Boyd is arrested by Union troops and detained at the Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. In the meantime, Littletons security team is told to return, and they make it back without incident. . ZA 18-35 2km W Catecka Airfield Village - Tea Plantation: ZA199-340. The approved LZ is small and cramped. The decisive moment a favorable turn in a battles outcome occurs is often not recognized by those in the throes of fighting. The 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment was a direct descendant of Company A, 101st Aviation Battalion. Major organization: 101st Airborne Division Service: AR branch of the U.S. Army. I remember Art Greenspon was on one knee crouching and I had a strange feeling that something was behind us looking. From Sahrles position, their easterly movement is from left to right in an attempt to flank Delta Companys position on the north before beginning their attack. from the earliest days of the American involvement in South The conflict continued, but by 1969 Sewell, Brown, and Witenburg had completed their tours and returned home. Hue was considered vital to the NVA because of its history of Buddhist activism and Communist sympathy. The NVA felt that Hue was second only to the capitol city of Saigon as a political foothold in South Vietnam. AND LOCATIONS USED BY THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR CAVALRY/AIRMOBILE) 1968-1972. What is obvious immediately is the enemy attack hasnt and wont reach Delta Companys position. Operation Lamar Plain officially ended on Aug. 13. Find the perfect d day battle image. He acquired more copies of the photo and passed it out to Soldiers in his platoon where most of them stashed it away for their return to the United States. The air reverberates with ear-splitting sounds. funneling troops and supplies toward Hu and Danang. The Vietnamese Airborne Division (Binh chng Nhy d Vit Nam Cng ha) was one of the earliest components of the Republic of Vietnam Military Forces (Vietnamese: Qun lc Vit Nam Cng ha - QLVNCH). Not for the NVA who caught us with our pants down and holding our collective you know what in our hands. | Company Commander-First Sergeant Pre-Command Course. Sgt. In the boat were a Vietnamese man and his very pregnant wife who was in labor. It takes more than a few minutes since Clouatre is bleeding badly from multiple shrapnel wounds. The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division was based here from MayJune 1968. The objective: to find, engage, and kill the 29th NVA Regiment on Hills 937, 900,. 2023 A&E Television Networks, LLC. U.S. marines are keeping low because of intense sniper fire from communists units which seized two-thirds of the ancient imperial Capital 2/4/1968. On 10 April 1965 Task Force Alpha of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines was landed by helicopter from Da Nang Air Base to secure the area. At least they remembered to twist the dials to make sure the enemy couldnt detect the radio frequencies being used. The last Army division to leave Vietnam, the remaining elements of the 101st Airborne Division returned to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where today it is the Armys only airmobile division. Steve Strand, all from 3rd Platoon, begin work with machetes clearing the west end of the LZ. He calls out to his fellow medic and close friend, Winkler. [8]:140[9], On 10 March 1968, MACV Forward, having served its purpose, was converted to a Corps headquarters and designated Provisional Corps, Vietnam, under the command of Lieutenant General William B. Rosson. Artillery batteries from the . Delta Company Commander LT Cleo Hogan recalls, During the night of 24 February, more than 500 rounds of 105MM, 155MM and 8-inch artillery were fired into the vicinity of YD728206 [near Hue]. The enemy continues to fire sporadically. I vividly recall that on the morning of February 26th a small boat pulled up to the A Company CP, located in a three story building along the Perfume River. They are heavily camouflaged with vegetation stuck in their helmets, web gear and packs, and practically invisible until they move. . He did two tours in Vietnam and retired as a sergeant major. These pictures of the Hue Citadel were taken from the front, gunner's seat of a cobra from D-158-101st Abn Div, 1970 Images courtesy of Tom Kehoe: Various views along the bank of the Perfume River flowing through Hue Images courtesy of Tom Kehoe: Soc Trang Airfield from the air Image courtesy of Milton Lowden 121st AHC: The Road to Soc Trang . A Shau Valley looking south. When asked about the photo and why it became internationally famous, each Soldier cites the fact of how it showed the day-to-day lives of Soldiers in conflict. Bodies of US paratroopers lie near a command post during the battle of An Ninh, 18 September 1965. He has not made it to the tree line with the others. Hue: March 1968: Carentan II (Lam Son 216)* Hue: Apr-May 1968: Deleware* A Shau Valley: Apr-May 1968: Nevada Eagle (Lam Son 224 . Clearing the LZ is hot work. Colonel Bui Tin Describes 3 Phases of TET. After an intense tenday battle in May, infantrymen of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Mobile) took a ridge in the A Shau Valley that they had dubbed Hamburger Hill. Before Tam Ky, he was a top-notch radio telephone operator for Staff Sgt. The most comprehensive and authoritative history site on the Internet. ZA 184-903 PLEI KLENG Airfield. The 101st Airborne Division participated in the Division Operations beginning in 1967 when the 506th was deployed to the Republic of Vietnam. The U.S. Army unit with responsibility for that area, the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), was unable . The enemy firing from the berm quickly ceases. The photo speaks of the volume of the 101st Airborne Division's and U.S. Army's commitment to anywhere in the world to defend our liberties and those of others. Forty years after the end of the Vietnam War, a collection of 58 photographs taken by the AP is being exhibited for the first time. The needle is in. "During the Christmas holidays, 1965, I received a letter from Uncle Sam stating 'you have been selected to serve your Country' and entered the Army in January 1966. This is a Shot of a CH-47 from A Company 159th Avn Bn, note the red . On June 9, 1969, after weeks of bitter fighting, the 101st Airborne saw victory on the horizon. Once American patrols had time to sweep the surrounding countryside and verify that no enemy units were nearby, Cushman moved the 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry, to Landing Zone Jane on 30 January to assist Colonel Rattans 1st Brigade in operations against Base Area 101.. The barely conscious soldier is too exhausted to complain. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.. Twenty minutes later the soldier comes around. I had just returned from Iraq and was working with Vietnam veterans who'd served in . "The photo signifies what warfare is all about." HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 25,000 articles originally published in our nine magazines. It resulted in the death of some 45,000 NVA troops and the complete, if not total. I went to the first sergeant and told him I wanted to go to Vietnam. ByFebruary 10, the offensive was largely crushed, but with heavy casualties on both sides. Series of villes that straddled QL-1 approximately 22 km Southeast of Hue and from 2-5 km Southeast Phu Bai CB. said Brown. Littleton will also take a security team several hundred meters to the west of the LZ to cover the likely direction from which an enemy attack may come. It was the ninth and final Olympic gold of his storied career. In the far right, a helmetless Soldier, Sgt. NASA has since sponsored space expeditions, both human and mechanical, that read more, In the early hours of July 29, 1914, Czar Nicholas II of Russia and his first cousin, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, begin a frantic exchange of telegrams regarding the newly erupted war in the Balkan region and the possibility of its escalation into a general European war. The group then remained in the Da Nang area until departing Vietnam. The year 2018 is the forty-ninth anniversary of the 1968 Tet Offensive. It spreads quickly, fanned by the rotor wash and wind and soon engulfs the length of the berm. Camp Evans, base of the 101st Airborne Division's First Brigade, 14 miles northwest of Hue, was struck by 10 mortar rounds. Copyright 2021 DrRichSwier.com LLC. SUMMARY: 4,000 soldiers from the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division touched down at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam on July 29, 1965. . Among the cities taken during the first four days of the offensive were Hue, Dalat, Kontum, and Quang Tri; in the north, all five provincial capitals were overrun. the Black Dragon]. This post contains affiliate links. For a welcome change, it is not well-aimed. The following 116 files are in this category, out of 116 total. Ghost Riders B Co.158th Avn. This road trip began on January 31, 1968 and ended four weeks later at the Western wall of the ancient City of Hue, in the former South Vietnam. EDITORS NOTE: The featured photo is of (Left to Right) 1LT Cleo Hogan, Commander A Company, 2/501 Infantry, 1LT Grimsley, Platoon Leader and 1LT Rich Swier, Forward Observer, in the A-Shau valley (the valley of death) during Tet of 1968. https://drrichswier.com/wp-content/uploads/20140204131608_00002-e1484070258938.jpg, http://drrich.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_264x69.png, The Tet 68 Battle for Hue: The Road to Hell and Beyond. Nicknamed the "Screaming Eagles," the 101st has consistently distinguished itself by demonstrating the highest standards of military professionalism since its activation at one minute after midnight, Aug. 16, 1942. Humid temperature is rising of 101st airborne hue vietnam activism and communist sympathy ( Americal ), during the Tet began. In 1996 at the top of the LZ 15 November 1962 in the throes of fighting Michael P.,. Single rounds blast can cover almost half the size of a football field direction of indicate! 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