As I was in-processing for basic training, I attended a briefing for Officer Candidate School [and] decided to apply during basic training. 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. It was during this time that Greenspon snapped "Help From Above. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upriver from Hue fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma. of the valley was the major North Vietnamese Army (NVA) staging area Soldiers on the companys southwestern perimeter begin providing suppressive fire on the berm to cover their withdrawal. It was the third unit to be shipped to the new war zone and was comprised of the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 327th Infantry and the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry. The paratroopers, of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, were hit by heavy fire from . The Battle of Hue was one of the bloodiest and longest battles of the Vietnam War. Sewell would return to Vietnam once more in 1971 as part of the 101st Airborne Division, serving until the division's role in the conflict ended a year. The high-decibel onslaught of the light observation helicopter and two AH-1 Huey Cobra attack helicopters is much louder that the uninitiated could possibly imagine. Camp Eagle was used to support the 101st Airborne's major operations in the A Shau Valley - Operation Apache Snow in 1969 and Operation Texas Star in 1970. The 1st Brigade, which consisted of 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment; 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment and 2-327, had arrived in Vietnam in 1965 before all the other elements of the division, who arrived in 1967. Hamburger Hill was the scene of an intense and controversial battle during the Vietnam War. 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). Brown himself narrowly escaped being shot in the battle, but suffered an injury to his back which caused him to be grimacing in pain when "Help From Above" was taken.. "As I was reloading," said Brown. In the opinion of most Vietnam combat veterans, the movie was the most realistic depiction of deadly combat. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Multiple helicopters can be seen on and around the launch pad area. 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.. "My mother wrote, 'this is why we worry about you.' To a large extent, the success or failure of the offen- . During the Vietnam War, the USS Forrestal was often stationed off the coast read more, The so-called Son of Sam pulls a gun from a paper bag and fires five shots at Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti of the Bronx while they are sitting in a car, talking. Media in category "Battle of Hu". 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 conflict continued, but by 1969 Sewell, Brown, and Witenburg had completed their tours and returned home. We were not able to land until we got to the other side of the valley on an abandoned firebase (Fire Base Rendezvous?). The U.S. Congress passes legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a civilian agency responsible for coordinating Americas activities in space, on July 29, 1958. Click here for a map of the A Shau Valley showing major battle areas. On the ground lays Spc. 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 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. Chapter 11: American Military History, Volume II, 1968 was the worst and bloodiest year of the Vietnam War. "My brother convinced me to go down to the recruiter's office," said Witenburg. 47 photos in 1 sub-album. Lyle Stoner is with 3rd Platoon in Delta Companys perimeter. Roy radios for them to immediately pull back and take cover. Doc, the company medic, bolts out from the company perimeter to the wounded men. The enemy gunners have overshot Alpha Companys position, but not by much. [1] The operational unit was later redesignated as the 8th Radio Research Field Station (8th RRFS). Otherwise, there would be several more casualties. Delta had been fighting for control of the hill since June 3. [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. A Florida Cooperation. Jim Littleton in 3rd Platoon to provide a three-man team with machetes. The U.S. Army unit with responsibility for that area, the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), was unable . Hitlers early years did not seem to predict his rise as a read more, By the beginning of 1967, The Doors were well-established members of the Los Angeles music scene. 4 Nov 1968 Army Reporter Vietnam Communiqu for the period Oct 16-22 Hue, Thua Thien Province, I Corps-- In a week of light action paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division reported killing 20 enemy soldiers.During a reconnaissance-in-force operation eleven miles south of Hue, B/1-506th Infantry discovered an enemy basecamp composed of several huts and bunkers. Copyright 2021 DrRichSwier.com LLC. The Tet Offensive succeeded on only one front and that was the US News front and the anti-war political arena. Of course, no one knows it. A firefight soon ensued between A Company and the NVA and multiple Soldiers were hit. I arrived in Vietnam late January 1968, the beginning of the Tet Offensive.". Roy gives them the OK. As the Air Cav helicopter team completes its attack, Sahrle and a small group of his soldiers higher up on the hill within Delta Companys perimeter can see the Recon Team. The early morning hours before sunrise are peacefully quiet. The approved LZ is small and cramped. The DrRichSwier.com is a not-for-profit news forum for intelligent Conservative commentary. He sees the Recon teams frantic flight through the heat of the burning berm fire and broiling sun. "About six of us from my high school decided we were going to go into the Army." The 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne was based at Camp Eagle from December 1969 until December 1971,[2]:156 when the following units were detached and remained at the base: The 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne was based at Camp Eagle from September 1970-February 1971 and finally from MayDecember 1971. Fifteen rounds are still a deadly barrage. Both men have enjoyed successful careers and are now retired. 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. It was the ninth and final Olympic gold of his storied career. . Roy decides to put them on the next helicopter out. 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. [8]:9, On 15 February 1968, General Creighton Abrams established MACV forward at Phu Bai to assume direct control of US forces in northern I Corps, which were then engaged in the Battle of Hu, the Battle of Khe Sanh, and the Tet Counteroffensive. The LZ has two advantages. From February-August 1968, the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division (February-August 1968) comprising 1st Battalion, 505th . Once bandaged, Strand is surprised when Doc tells him he will also go out on the next medevac. The operational unit was later re-designated as the 8th Radio . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. All were and still are true leaders of men. C Co 101st Aviation Black Widows and Spiders D Co 101st Aviation HAWKS A Co.158th Avn. Lancers C Co.158th Avn. The following 116 files are in this category, out of 116 total. The photo was . Courtesy, Tony Mabb, History Buff. The 159th Brigade Operations Center (BOC) notified the 101st Airborne Division of the emergency call from Playtex 866 at 1350 hours. The retired Soldier is now head of the Screaming Eagle foundation, which assists Soldiers and their families from the 101st Airborne Division. The DrRichSwier.com is a not-for-profit news forum for intelligent Conservative commentary. The enemy firing from the berm quickly ceases. For reference purposes the book Where We Were by Michael P. Kelly, Hellgate Press, 2002, provided much of the information. At 3:50 a.m., Alphas artillery request is fired. The Crouching Beast by Frank Boccia. Rada could easily carry his 50-pound rucksack and 35 pounds of radio and batteries even in mountainous terrain. 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. The early reporting of a smashing communist victory went largely uncorrected in the media and led to a psychological victory for the communists. 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment was de-activated on 17 July 2015 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky as part of the Army Aviation Restructuring Initiative, but its distinguished lineage and legacy will live on as the Palehorse Squadron was reactivated as part of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division on 22 October 2015 at Fort Hood, Texas. For 49 years, few have known the stories of the Soldiers that Greenspon photographed that day, or their fates. 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. It was the year of the battle of Firebase Ripcord. The Vietnamese Airborne Division began as companies organized in 1948, prior to any agreement over armed forces in Vietnam. American artillery from nearby firebases was cranked up. The first 4,000 paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division arrive in Vietnam, landing at Cam Ranh Bay. The airfield is now used as Phu Bai International Airport. His rolled-up right sleeve is saturated with dark red blood. SSG (later Captain) Hooper was second only to Audie Murphy in the number of awards and decorations with 37 compared to Murphys 38. B Company, 101st KINGSMEN! The constant flow of adrenaline, lack of food, sleep and daily, at times hand-to-hand, combat took its toll on all the men of 2/501st. But that is another story for another time. As a young "butter bar" forward observer attached to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division it was the beginning of my travels on the road to hell and beyond. . ZA 195-350 C/7/15th 30 Nov. 68 OPCON 2/8th INF. RELATED VIDEO:Battle for Hue. Another unique feature of the division was its aviation group, which consisted of three aviation battalions of assault helicopters and gunships. It's either kill or be killed. The combat elements of the division consisted of 10 battalions of airmobile infantry, six battalions of artillery, an aerial rocket artillery unit armed with rocket-firing helicopters, and an air reconnaissance unit. "A lot of things back in the 'world' as we called it didn't matter out there. For the civil airport use of this facility after 1975, see, "MASS-2 Command Chronology - January 1966", "MASS-2 Command Chronology - November 1968", "Command History January 1972 - March 1973 Volume I", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phu_Bai_Combat_Base&oldid=1133837987, HMM-164 (December 1967 February 1968, JuneNovember 1968), HMM-362 (December 1967 May 1968, OctoberNovember 1968), This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 19:34. I got up and started moving up the hill towards the command post. On 30/31 January 1968, the base was hit by Vietcong mortar and rocket fire as part of the TET Offensive. . As they moved out to reinforce their fellow Screaming Eagles, they made contact with the enemy. Each 82 mm mortar round has a lethal blast radius of 30-35 meters (33-38 yards). from Laos and enemy threats to the cities of Hue and Da Nang. The enemy also sees Recon and begins to fire at them with small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. Republishing of columns on this website requires the permission of both the author and editor. General Melvin Zais , commanding General of the 101st United States Airbourne Division greets a fellow American soldier. One held to each ear. The division suffered almost 20,000 soldiers killed or wounded in action in Vietnam, over twice as many as the 9,328 casualties it suffered in World War II. Our company medic was called into action and with the help of some hot water delivered a beautiful baby boy. Then, on July 29th, 1965, the 1st Brigade landed at Cam Ranh Bay, South Vietnam, and the 101st adapted to their new role in the jungle. On June 9, 1969, after weeks of bitter fighting, the 101st Airborne saw victory on the horizon, Courage Under Fire: The 101st Airbornes Hidden Battle at Tam Ky, https://www.historynet.com/turning-point-at-tam-ky-the-101st-airbornes-hidden-battle-vietnam/, Jerrie Mock: Record-Breaking American Female Pilot, These 7 Foreigners Helped Win the American Revolution, How Operation Homecoming Was Sprung into Action to Repatriate American POWs. In late 1969, the 101st Administration Company (101st Airborne Division) was moved from Bien Hoa Army Base to Phu Bai. misinterpreted the 1968 Tet Offensive as being an overwhelming success for the Communist forces and a decided defeat for The 90th NVA Regiment was committed to its capture and defense. "I graduated from high school in 1964 and went to work with my father," said Sewell. Fortunately, the enemy is not positioned on the military crest of the hill. I remember Art Greenspon was on one knee crouching and I had a strange feeling that something was behind us looking. . As I turned to glance back, he took the photo.". Battle of Dong Ap Bia, AKA Hamburger Hill, Summary Report, 101st Airborne Division, May 1969: On 11 May 1969, a battalion of the 101st Airborne Division climbing Hill 937 found . Discover more Vietnam War resources from the National Archives, or contact us to plan a research visit. The biased liberal news media misreported and of the 101st Airborne Division . But now, 50 years later, they relish opportunities to reunite with fellow 101st Airborne . Without warning, an enemy grenade explodes just in front of Rada, killing him instantly. The Recon element is still out. It may be more than expected. [10], The 45th Engineer Group moved north to the Phu Bai area in February 1968, where it assumed general construction support missions for the I Corps Tactical Zone. A Shau Valley looking south. Sgt. The brigade . Recon requests permission to drop their rucksacks and make a run for it. Opinions expressed by writers are solely their own. Frederick Carlton Lewis was born July 11, 1961, in Birmingham, Alabama, and raised in a middle-class read more, On July 29, 2000, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, one of Hollywoods highest-profile couples, marry at the Malibu, California, estate of the producer Marcy Carsey (The Cosby Show). The barely conscious soldier is too exhausted to complain. The delayed muffled booms rapidly echo across the mountainside. He was a great soldier, fondly remembered by all who knew him. The U.S. Army unit with responsibility for that area, the 23rd Infantry Division (Americal), was unable to stem the enemy advance. Smells of cordite, splintered and torn vegetation, and newly overturned earth permeate the air. These men earned his respect and the respect of the nation. In Courage Under Fire: The 101st Airbornes Hidden Battle at Tam Ky, he gives a detailed, day-by-day account of his battalions actions during the operation, with a focus on Delta Company. They normally are at or near the rear of Recon when the unit is moving. For once, they have strangely encountered enemy soldiers who cant seem to shoot straight. His striking pose, along with those of the Soldiers around him, was soon internationally famous. 4 Daniel Thurston, are in trouble. Whether they produced battlefield images of the dead or daguerreotype portraits of common soldiers, []. The objective: to find, engage, and kill the 29th NVA Regiment on Hills 937, 900,. A Navy ship in the South China Sea added its guns to the fight. Twenty minutes later the soldier comes around. RELATED ARTICLES:Last Days in Vietnam paints a startling portrait of defeat snatched from the jaws of victory by Congress, [] In 1968, the Tet Offensive began in South Vietnam []. The loyalty we had to each other was profound.". "The most memorable moments in my Army career came from leading and serving with the greatest division in the world -- the Screaming Eagles. The road to hell made a turn for the 2/501 troopers to reopen QL 1 or Highway 1, also known to the French as the Street without Joy and then due West into the A-Shau valley (the Valley of Death) and triple canopy jungle. As Recon makes their way back, they are firing and moving. Wharton uses the berm to direct their fires. The year 2018 is the forty-ninth anniversary of the 1968 Tet Offensive. While the Cav attacks the enemy position on the berm, the enemy force stops its advance and takes cover. "use strict";(function(){var insertion=document.getElementById("citation-access-date");var date=new Date().toLocaleDateString(undefined,{month:"long",day:"numeric",year:"numeric"});insertion.parentElement.replaceChild(document.createTextNode(date),insertion)})(); FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. The first relief force was dispatched from Phu Bai to the MACV Compound in . I attended Fort Benning for basic training, Fort Gordon for airborne training. This time they are the ones in danger. A trooper of the 101st Airborne Division attempts to save the life of a buddy at Dong Ap Bia Mountain, near South Vietnam's A Shau Valley on May 19, 1969. Republishing of columns on this website requires the permission of both the author and editor. He did two tours in Vietnam and retired as a sergeant major. the war in Vietnam. When Hue was liberated we found over 7,600 civilians in shallow graves. "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. 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. . HistoryNet.com is brought to you by HistoryNet LLC, the worlds largest publisher of history magazines. In it, the horrors - and futility - of the Vietnam War came brutally to life through the eyes of 14 American soldiers of 101st Airborne Division as they attempt to capture a heavily fortified Hill 937 under the PAVN control. All rights reserved. Maybe this is it, a day early. In late 1965, The 3rd Marine Division established its headquarters at Phu Bai and would remain there until late 1967, when it was moved forward to ng H. B Med: B Company 326th Medical BN supported the 1st Brigade 101st Airborne Div. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! All Rights Reserved. Militarily, the Tet Offensive was a total defeat of the Communist forces on all fronts. 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. The boy was captured and Chicom C54 weapon was captured., In the rubble and along the road leading to Hue were found signs stating, Shoot the American and South Vietnamese aggressors, for a better Vietnam, Long Live Ho Chi Minh., LT Hogan wrote in his memoirs, During the night of 25 February, D Company received sporadic sniper fire from across the river but for the most part things were quiet. He chuckled and told me we were all going anyway, so don't worry about it.". 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