Carl H. "Skip" Bell IIIs interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center pt1of2

[@stephenbrower4216]

The side noise from the interviewer is priceless

[@rickysabine1505]

Halfway through, I realize I heard about this man growing up.. probably from Thanksgivings with my uncles.. a true legend! Fascinating.. and inspiring. Thank you, Sir! 😌✌🏻♥️🇺🇸💯

[@rc166honda]

What an incredible man and an incredible leader. War has left its mark on Skip what a human being, I salute you sir.

[@davidstoddard9160]

How this man Carl Bell was able to remember the amount of people's names while he was CMDR for two weeks is beyond anything I have ever seen. To have learned these people's names, let alone recall them yet while this interview is being held is just amazing. I was in Viet Nam and my first assignment was infanry soldier in C Company 2nd Battalion 327 infantry for a period 4 or 5 months and I dont recall one person's full name. First of all being in the jungle, we didnt have conversations to speak of because stealth was so important. After that assignment I had been sent to the mortars with E Company , I was with those people for another 2 months or so, and I dont recall one name with them either.

[@jeromej9768]

Great interview

[@danmurphy4472]

This Man is a National Treasure !!!

[@trevhoare4658]

The falsely made laugh spoiling it for me

[@mariawallace1381]

I love this man!! I’ve listened to these interviews for years this is one of the best! His memory of details is phenomenal! His funny and very entertaining to boot. Would love to run into him in Atlanta.

[@strelnikoff1632]

Great interview. Skip is a member of the Ga Military Hall of Fame.

[@lydiarosalieanndamiano7206]

Thank you for your service sir !🙏🇺🇸🎉

[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

Wow, what a humble, but thinking leader that has taken the high road with his men and his service. A rare leader with ability to laugh at himself with his coworkers & soldiers who likely loved him. I listened for the whole video story and he knew the names of all or many of his soldiers under his leadership. It was not a waste of my time! The interviewer let him talk, with a few question to delve deeper into his current topic. That is how an interview should be! Thank you for your time and this effort.😢

[@willmears1111]

Thanks for your very interesting service. Welcome home. A Vietnam Veteran I Corp 1967-1969

[@joycecogdill9797]

Awesome interview, learned a lot. Easy to follow.

[@Norminator1]

Wow!!! What story, I’m Canadian I was 12 at the time of the Vietnam war during that era I never had a clue about the Vietnam war And what was going on Around me. However I have become Addicted to these Vietnam war stories I don’t know why but they fascinating me.

[@robertisham5279]

They shouldn't.

[@simonhellier7281]

What a great guy! Fascinating insight. Thank you for your service Carl.

[@uralbob1]

Best interview ever! Thanks to all for bringing this jewel to us!

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

A most interesting interview! Thank you Skip and History Center

[@johnboutilier8206]

I have listened to dozens of stories from your Vietnam veterans program and this was hands down one of the best. My dad was a Canadian veteran who done time in the Korean War and continued on for 25 years before retirement. I reflect fondly on his stories and after listening to some of his escapades would have to concur "you have to love soldiers ".

[@alethamobley6688]

Thank You for your service sir

[@robertcook9446]

This was very interesting. Thank you ! His memories ring true, as I was also with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam from Sept. 67 until Oct..68.

[@stanpressley8136]

Thank you sir for your service GOD Bless you

[@robjenkins676]

Someone needs to make a movie or write a book about this man. I also hope he gives more interviews.

[@lindajones8895]

Welcome Home. Thank you for sharing your amazing stories. I'm so proud to be from Georgia myself. I'm a Navy Veteran 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@alethamobley6688]

Thank You for your service sir!

[@TheLiam1951]

GREAT MAN HAD A COUPLE OF FRIENDS WHO WERE ALSO IN VIETNAM ONE FROM IRELAND THE OTHER FROM THE USA

[@rockyblankenshipoutdoors5076]

a verry remarkalboll man GOD bles him and welkom home

[@chuckcuttress2991]

Great man,great man

[@sunstatejon1928]

OMG SIR I LOVE YOU, I BELIEVE YOUR STORY AND WOW YOU SHOW LOVE FOR YOUR MEN YOU LOST , THANK YOU

[@danmurphy4472]

Thank You SIR......for everything.

[@hippylong]

What a man. What a life of service.

[@jonwinship9099]

Outstanding interview of a (retired) officer and a gentleman.

[@daledassel5658]

Great interview from a great american!

[@jward9637]

What a tremendous warrior. Saluting you Sir!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Sammyboi-x]

One of the best. Thank you

[@marcclement7396]

Good man Skip. God bless you.

[@brianx2640]

One of the best interviews yet. Love the format. Recommend you reach out beyond Atlanta. So many more stories to tell. My Dad served Jan 68 thru 69.

[@rali4850]

Great interview, greetings from Europe 🦉

[@wil7228]

From Armor to Cobra , he's a badass !

[@b.bruster1462]

We all think about good/bad calls and what if’s. I think if you don’t you’re not normal. Thanks

[@restaurantattheendofthegalaxy]

Oh man, a leg Ranger, I’ve heard of them but never seen one. I was assigned to Artillery school as a new lieutenant and requested both Airborne & Ranger school (1990) and got denied because I was headed to a 155mm (M-109A4) self propelled unit. I was destined to be a redleg for the rest of my service.

[@richardlong8014]

Nothing tests your metal like combat. Everything is random. Whether you live or die is mostly luck, but you still have to do your job. War is insane. Welcome home sir. I Corp '66.

[@sunstatejon1928]

CARL H SIR, YOUR STORY HAS A PHOTOGETIC MEMORY, YOUR SO GREAT TO REMEMBER AND WE HEAR AND SEE YOUR PAIN THE MEN YOU LOST IN YOUR WONDERFUL STORY, WE KNOW THANK YOU SIR FOR SHARING YOUR STORY OUR NATIONS TRUE HISTORY , I AM ONLY A VET DURING PEACE TIME BUT THANK YOU BROTHER VET BUT IT IS FUN TO LISTEN TO GREAT VETS STORIES LIKE YOURS

[@danmurphy4472]

This Man is the reason I am PROUD to call myself an American.........Love Joe Galloway Too.

[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

"air intake" might be the term used when you were discussing the exhaust of heat & intake of freshly screened air. When you were discussing the item you guys nicknamed "toilet".

[@luke-e2e6y]

I DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD THIS MAN HAS SAID.THERE ARE SOME GIVEAWAYS IN HIS STORIES

[@chuckcuttress2991]

I meant to say great man great story

[@rickriccobono6272]

you can almost smell the breath of the interviewer....

[@scottranney5891]

What was his final rank?

[@wil7228]

General

[@forthehellofit5544]

Lol!! Save the beer!!! Lmao

[@kabbey30]

What this interview really needed was about 3 more people ruffling papers and more heavy breathing

[@redtobertshateshandles]

We don't need to hear the questions, just the veteran talking.

[@mrpotato4441]

War in Ukrainian that’s my favorite war

[@M98-j9k]

The pictures of the Cambodians are probably rare