The First Battle of Vietnam | The Battle of la Drang | Veteran Stories

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[@BinhNguyen-mo9sc]

Lũ chó cướp mỹ muôn kiếp bị nguyền rủa.

[@winchellcraig9981]

Tony and I were classmates at the Marine Corps Command & Staff College, 1970 - 1971. I am glad to know he is well and thriving. He's a fine, fine officer, and I'm proud to call him "friend."

[@tomunderwood6367]

Jock Craig that you for your service

[@dr_dacosta7870]

Thank you for your service.

[@mupdegraph]

Much love to you man. Thank you for your service!

[@Yorker1998]

Awesome.

[@joshanderson3315]

Bless you and thank you for your service!

[@iii-ei5cv]

"I always felt my job was to move towards the sound of the guns" Respect

[@unitedchainsofamerica]

Sounds like a violent brainwashed guy

[@ChangedMountain1]

James Wolpert that’s a very ignorant comment

[@petermortimer6303]

@@unitedchainsofamerica He was a professional career officer who cared for his soldiers. It is the job of a person who chooses to be a soldier and especially an infantry soldier, to move towards the sound of the guns.

[@karlkarlsson3302]

No man should want to go to battle.vietnam was a useless war, as is many of America’s wars

[@keltechkelz2425]

@Stevo bevo james wofpussy couldn't lace my boots

[@johnbarthram2761]

Respect to all the Vietnam vets, love from the uk 🇬🇧

[@jesavino1255]

Amen

[@KosherFinance]

No. Ttash

[@paulpaulsen7777]

What was amricas business there? Was none of their business!

[@angKhoaNguyen-ko3nj]

The highest form of respect only reserved for the Vietnamese defenders!

[@tomsmith5216]

I was a Huey crew chief. My job was whatever the guys on the ground needed. It was an honor for me to serve them. Our company motto was "Nothing Impossible".

[@shiftingsandsgames]

f you gangsters

[@phillip9937]

7 Sergeant wisdom I'm trying to get this out sorry wisdom I'm trying to deal with life as it is proud to serve it a different time and age thank God we're all we all came back two Wars Korea hurry up and Desert Shield storm liberation of Kuwait and it was a little nasty thank God you serve this man

[@johnbarthram2761]

Respect.

[@rickeyhall9994]

Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇲

[@naybur74]

thank sir for your bravery!

[@jaydensen1934]

My dad was a South Vietnamese soldier he fought in Saigon during the Tet Offensive,after that, The Fall of Saigon his brother took his family in a Huey then the heli was sprayed with North Vietnamese bullets but he landed on the aircraft carrier USS midway.

[@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692]

The sad thing is South Vietnam could have easily held on. But the US withdrew all military support, which included ammunition shipments and helping with gear. While the USSR, China etc kept supplying the North.

[@jaygonya8383]

@@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 wrong

[@Nam-id7kj]

@@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 True, thank you 93rd Democrat congress for throwing all of the Vietnamese, Nam Vets & those who gave all under the bus.

[@NONO-oy1cu]

@@youtubemodsaresnowflakelef7692 that's not true the US pretty much gave away millions of dollars in terms of equipment when they were withdrawing. The problem with south vietnam is the same with Afghanistan. They could not hold on their own

[@huutrongnguyen4741]

Vậy là bố bạn là ngụy nô rồi 😅😅😅

[@andrewh5457]

I've never been in a war zone, unlike my late father, I can't even imagine what it must be like, I have the greatest respect, admiration and thanks to all vets.

[@MrTsampson100]

❤ 🎯🙏🏿

[@pietessers4821]

I read the book "We were soldiers once" and now I'm asking myself: How could anyone possibly be more courageous than the young soldiers like Tony Nadal and his men?

[@expertizer]

They had no choice.

[@QuadrupleJMontage]

@@expertizer Exactly they got drafted to fight and die in a pointless war

[@nance2023]

My dad was there with them. 1st Cav. Wo2 Best scout ever

[@andrewminnich5106]

​@expertizer clown comment..many of these men were veterans of previous wars and or volunteers..

[@andrewminnich5106]

​@QuadrupleJMontage don't be a clown..numerous veterans of previous wars and volunteers

[@coreyhansen4241]

Hi, Tony Nadal. My name is Corey, and I just saw your video, and I would like to say that I'm sorry that you lost some of your fellow Americans and friends in Vietnam. At the same time , I want to say welcome home from Vietnam and thank you for your service. Corey Hansen.

[@willh5847]

Glad to see that the men that fought in Vietnam are finally starting to get the recognition they deserve. The war they fought in may not have been popular, but they served their country just the same as those who did in Korea, WWII, and the wars before. Their bravery is no less amazing either. They deserved so much better from the US than what they received.

[@jmac5023]

Well said, as a Canadian that believes the US soldiers did their duties bravely as it was a totally different war. If you havent seen it their is a doc somewhere here on youtube about US soldiers building gun trucks. EDIT: there instead of their , sorry guys

[@borninvincible]

Yeah, they were lied to and sent off to die for a country that doesn't care about them.

[@lyngo2544]

Some important points such as Truong Son Road suffered 4,000,000 tons of bombs; Although Khe Sanh is an area only 8 km² wide between the two sides, in just 77 days the battle of Khe Sanh suffered 110,000 tons of bombs and bullets, making this the place where bombs and bullets suffered the most in history; Demilitarized Zone 17th Parallel (Vietnam Demilitarized Zone - DMZ); Fork copper fortune; Operation Rolling Thunder dropped 864,000 tons of bombs, killing and injuring 72,000 Vietnamese civilians, Quang Tri and especially in the ancient citadel and town in 1972 suffered 328 bombs, 9552 rounds of bullets. 105mm, 55 rounds of 155mm artillery shells, 8164 rounds of 175mm artillery shells, more than 615 shells, the destructive power of 7 atomic bombs on Hiroshima, etc., and many more places in Vietnam where the ground still contains bombs.

[@kevinicity01]

Could not have said it better.

[@TheAmericanInfidel]

@@borninvincible Ego-tripping under the guise of empathy, I see.

[@Vietnam_Chr0nicles]

I have been living in Vietnam for 6 months now. Learning about the war from the Vietnamese perspective has really has been fascinating. It amazes me how forgiving and kind their culture is towards Americans even after this war

[@NguyenThien-gr9mv]

Cảm ơn bạn

[@Vietnam_Chr0nicles]

@@NguyenThien-gr9mv I've been here for two years now. I love it here and never want to leave

[@bullcrap9409]

Had same thought when I was there 14 years ago. While talking to one young woman in a small town, I notice an older man sitting on a stool behind her. He was sitting on a stool in front of their small house. I asked here (my buddy and both being Cdns) why we weren’t getting more grief from people because it would be easy to assume we were Americans. She basically said the war was a king time ago. And just them the old man - who was her grandfather- stood up, and turned towards us. Only then do I see his right side…and that he was missing his right arm. Other big cultural wale-up was going to the War Museum in Hanoi. Right after entering there is a big 3d model of a famous battle. And we got confused reading the info plaque beside it, because the year of the battle was far earlier than the 1960s. Then we caught on… where we think if the Bietnam War being the US Vs Vietnam? For the Vietnamese it was just one of the many wars they’d fought, including major ones with France and with China. (The 3d display was from a famous battle with the French). Big lesson in perspective!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

make sure you visit the war museum.

[@thanhthuyang9697]

​@@Vietnam_Chr0nicles❤❤❤❤ fr Hà Nội - VN

[@vladiator8120]

I have a neighbor that served in Vietnam, Marines. There's one particular story he told me about. His platoon was conducting a patrol down a typical route and were ambushed. His platoon buddy in front him was shot and killed from the initial attack while he himself was wounded pretty good during that initial attack but was able to take cover and fire his weapon. Fortunately he said his platoon managed to push back their enemy after inflicting lots of casulties. But he says he never forgets his buddy that got killed in front of him. So much respect to these Vietnam veterans.

[@elimlim2990]

I could never finish watching about this war...I would cry all the time..My beloved Husband served from 68..70...It hunted Him all his life..served 30 years...Rip Master Chief Mertel..RIP..till we meet again...Thank you and God Bless Our Troops....Salute..

[@tac6044]

You will indeed see him again. I can promise you that. Everything is okay.

[@elimlim2990]

@@tac6044 it's funny..becaused sometimes I would dream about My beloved Hubby...and Im sure in Heaven.." everyone is young...He's no longer in pain and was Happy..I always documents all my dreams about Hiwhere m as soon as I wake up and then call my Son and told Him about His Dad.....such a beautiful place where he's at..."smoking his cigar " which was his fav" God Bless Our Troops...we would have been married 55 years ....I was His only Love...( He often tell me)

[@cavscout62]

I was trained by Vietnam Combat Vets upon entering the U.S. Army in the summer of ‘79 and I’m telling you these Men were Outstanding Soldiers. They demanded excellence from trainees and would work with each individual as well as the entire group to ensure we had every advantage they could impart to us through their own personal experience! Thank you!

[@tex346]

Benning IOBC myself in the summer of 79. They were outstanding and seeing them dismissed ended my thoughts of making the Army a career.

[@Tide12NC]

Both of my Granddads and some of my great uncles fought in WW2. To all of you who’ve served and fought, thank you. My family and I thank you. 🇺🇸

[@anikbinashraf]

When your Country Calls, You go...Salute Sir...

[@amirardat1068]

What a brainwashed way of thinking. They are invaders and literal terrorists

[@IN54ANE]

Seeing all those M16's jamming gives me anxiety

[@kirkjones9639]

They jammed a lot back then. Since they didn't issue cleaning kits for the 16, a lot of us (Echo Co. 1st Recon) managed to get relatives to send us .22 cal. cleaning kits. A guy named Kakas, somehow got his mom to send him 20 Winchester .22 cal. cleaning kits, with extra bottles of Hoppe's #9. Those kits saved more lives then she can ever know. God bless you Mrs. Kakas. Too this day, other than small game hunting and shooting at a range for cheap grins and giggles, the 16 and M-4 remain pretty fair doorstops. Neither of those weapons compare in any way shape or form to my LR-308 or M-14. I saw way too many young men die, trying to unfuck a 16. Stoner is probably still pissed about what Colt and the Army did to his design. You can disagree but I'm a Marine and it will just go easier, on you, if you just remember that I'm right. As always YMMV.;-)

[@johnnyjrotten59]

Hot dirty weapons do that

[@HiTechOilCo]

@@kirkjones9639 - They M16 had problems jamming because the gunpowder used was cheap and jammed up the gun. The problem was rectified when a better grade of gunpowder was used.

[@DiaperGranny11]

@@kirkjones9639 Thank you for your service and welcome home 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@astrofrk]

@das wright The same can be said for the SKS, perhaps even more so.

[@TheScouseassassin]

I just finished the book. I'm afraid this short clip does not portray the absolute horror that befell those troops, it was quite shocking!

[@oncall21]

And the horror for the Vietnamese at the time????

[@kymrobinson7986]

you see innocent civilians living in their homeland are props for men of glory to stand above in history. So any horror, tragedy and misery suffered by them is meaningless to the jingoists.

[@damienholland9244]

Pales in comparison to the horrors Vietnamese civilians faced by said troops.

[@szn7548]

Imagine what vietnamese civilians went through.

[@fabricioJiuJitsu]

Karolis - After USA leaves Vietnam the good guys from Red Khmer just killed 3 million of innocent civilians....

[@Anglosaxon69]

Thank you for your service it brings me to tears to think about all the young men were left behind🇺🇸

[@JimOrr44]

No one remembers the OTHER battle at Ia Drang the day after Xray was cleared.- LZ ALBANY. We were ambushed on our way back to Albany from Xray. Our losses at Albany were much higher than Xray. We refer to it as "The Forgotten Battle". Maybe they'll make a movie about us someday. 2/7 Cav "Garryowen' !!

[@dirksimmang]

the only way for anyone to know is from someone who was there..

[@jasonkoster3102]

Welcome home!

[@MrDlfen721]

I served HHC, 2Bn 7th US Calvary. Gary Owen! Thank you for your service..Welcome Home!

[@patrickwalls1407]

I hope they do make a movie about your service. if smart they would consult you for accurate history. paying well to boot. welcome home and thank you for your service.

[@MrFiumefreddo]

Did you know Rick Rescorla Sir?

[@thetruthhurts4054]

My father was there 67-69 lrrp. I remember thinking when I found out that my dad served I was shocked. Such a kind gentle caring man that at 1 time my father was a real badass. Rip Robert G. Simon US Army Vietnam 67-69 LRRP.

[@tac6044]

My father was also a LRRP 67-68. Sorry you lost your father. Mine is still alive and well. Has always been very humble.

[@ArmaGuyz]

I met a man who flew 6-8 trips on a medevac helicopter into LZ Xray out of Pleiku many years ago when I was working at a Weslake Ace Hardware. He had an Oxygen tank with him and he was wearing a 7th Cav Hat. I struck up a conversation and asked if I could shake his hand to meet someone who lived through that was an experience I wont ever forget but it wasnt the first person I met who had defied the odds. My own Grandfather was a D-Day Survivor of Omaha beach. Nothing but respect for these men.

[@JDLarge]

My hats off to you boys who made the grade and paved the way for us younger soldiers. I wasn’t old enough to enlist until 1979 but I have seen my share of the ugly we’ve sworn to protect our country from since. I just retired sept 2019 having 27 years of service over those 40. RIP my brothers and sisters until we meet again. Thanks to all vets who raised their hand but especially those who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice. It could have been any one of us at any time. Welcome home Vietnam vets!

[@rudolphwatson1737]

Thank you for your service SIR! and thanks to all the men and women who have served and are serving today! Proud Vietnam Era veteran! 👍👏

[@stacyhazelwood4033]

My uncle, Jerry Bennett, fought in the battle of Ia Drang. He was in the 1st battalion 7th calvary. He is one of the guys in the pic from Time Magazine carrying a fellow soldier to a helicopter. I did not know this till a few years ago. He never talked about it and we were told to never ask him about it growing up. He has always been a good man.

[@TrinhNguyen-nu3vy]

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

[@TheEx3rgj]

From a British veteran, big respect to you Sir, to have a brave leader like yourself inspires your men to be like you and fight as a team for one another. God bless you and your fellow vets.

[@MrLebix]

We were soldiers once … and young. Respect! 👍🏻

[@duaneredman]

My father was there with the 1st of the 9th which was attached to Hal Moore’s group, 1st of the 7th. He is the one who reconned the area and reported back that they were there in ChuPong mountain but did not know the group strength. During this time my father contracted malaria and was evacuated out of the country for several months. We lost my father to cancer in 2007 but we were fortunate enough to attend some of the reunions from 2000 to 2006 of his squadron and he was able to reconnect with many of his fellow soldiers. It was difficult however that after meeting these guys again my father did not want to bring many of those memories back to the surface. I am fortunate that my dad spoke to me about some of the times in Vietnam and since I too have been in the Army Infantry it seemed to help him by having someone to talk to about it.

[@JoeKasino1947]

@ duaneredman . Band of brothers .

[@nance2023]

My dad was there too 7th Cavalry and then it went to the first of the night. His chief weren't officer too I bet your dad knew my dad. I just lost my dad this last March. He was a hero and hell of a scout pilot

[@nance2023]

1st of the 9th I mean

[@DrtyBrd_5.0]

Thank you all for your service. Brave men. The last of our greatest generation!

[@rafaelcarire5345]

As a veteran myself. Why is America free. Thank God for our veterans. GOD BLESS the U.S.A.

[@adrianoxenham362]

My admiration goes out to those that served, fought and died in the Vietnam war

[@jordanferguson4158]

People don't realize how messed up that war was. Then soldiers were spit on when they made it home.

[@stanleybuggey7517]

@@jordanferguson4158 Roger That

[@Sirom492]

They fought for nothing. Shame on Gvt of America..why did you invad Vietnam and then you lost 58.000 your young soldiers. They died for your demands. They got nothing return. If you didnt invad Vietnam then no one died in both side. 😭😭😭 I am from Vietnam.

[@cletusvandamme6262]

@@Sirom492 "Hindsight is 20/20." As an American, I respect all those who answered the call, and I mourn all of those killed and maimed.

[@Icebergeification]

But not to the poor farmers who's home was invaded?

[@michaelpage4199]

All I can say is thank you for your service. Salute.

[@timrue8898]

God bless you. As an Air Force veteran that served from 1986-1990. My years were during peacetime. Thank you for your bravery and ultimate sacrifice to our country.

[@themayor6355]

I'd love to meet this man, shake his hand, and tell him he did a hell of a job helping to protect others. They sure don't make them like this anymore.

[@butchyshoe]

We still make these men, they just haven't been tested yet.

[@Paco..448]

Salute to my uncle Luis Perez Perez.. born and raised in Puerto Rico.. served in Vietnam.. and my brother Juan Lopez Perez. Served in Iraq.. Iraqi freedom.. saludos mi hermano y mi tio.. 🇵🇷👍

[@yourdad4766]

Salud

[@Paco..448]

@@yourdad4766 👍

[@williamhawck266]

Awesome that is

[@deanmaypole4258]

Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you and all that have honorably served, thank you so very much 😊

[@netdog713]

Thank you for your service and for remembering those who sacrificed themselves

[@scottriley1913]

This was painful and heartbreaking to watch, after 25 years of AD my thoughts and affections now a days are for all the good men I served with, God bless you.

[@rosanorman8475]

what does AD mean?

[@usnchief1339]

@@rosanorman8475 Active Duty

[@rosanorman8475]

@@usnchief1339 ok thanks

[@jonschaefer1463]

True courage and honor. Much respect too all of you who gave everything and asked for nothing

[@ralphsanchico2452]

And this is what SO pains me about war. The soldier doesn't care about the politics that puts them in battle, they just follow orders because they are soldiers. The politician doesn't care about the soldiers they put into battles because they are soldiers and they follow orders!

[@moc0_o]

Soldiers are idiots. I don't mean they are born idiots but made ones.

[@OBS.Rey__]

Right

[@a.2419]

War is old men talking and young men dying

[@RCmack]

Many politicians never fought in a war. Some didn't even serve in the military. John McCain was a proud American and would have made an excellent commander in chief. He fought in Vietnam in the late '60's.

[@biz4twobiz463]

Ralph Sanchico ... To simplified to such a complex equation. But, I disagree with you regarding the politician not caring about the soldiers. I believe most politicians do care, but have to make the tough decision to use force. The soldier has a job. It is to fight wars and protect the country.

[@staceyhenderson9334]

I love everyone of you veterans with all my heart. You are my heroes.

[@edgarteran1894]

I love them also. I thank you all veterans that helped Vietnam and now it's a good place to travel and it's a beautiful country. All of you veterans you have my heart and soul for giving us freedom and the vietnamese that we are finally friends. To all soliders. I salute you. I have to stop now because I have a lump in my throat. Love you all

[@hellion6737]

@@edgarteran1894 Its the north Vietnamese whom deserve the real recognition, they saw their families being bombed yet they pushed on.

[@en.copedawg2321]

That was an intense story! These MUST be preserved and archived. Imagine all the Civil war stories lost to time....Youth is so precious we don't want to corrupt but ... cruel thing Time is to let US forget!

[@ArgentAbendAzure]

I'm reading "We were soldiers once...and young" right now.It's an extraordinary historical telling of these great soldiers by Hal Moore.I certainly recommend it.Thanks to Tony Nadal for telling his story.

[@HipiO7]

Read 'Matterhorn' by Karl Marlantes. Probably the best war novel I have read, on par or better than 'With The Old Breed' for me.

[@fuzznakano]

ive read it many times. amazing book. btw im oz not usa

[@fuzzresponder2225]

Sir, thank you for your service, sadly most will never know the pain you witnessed!

[@jerrycrowe8448]

Iam honored to hear your words as my eldest son is a career canadian soldier and I thank God for people like yourself and so many others that stand and fight for the freedom we enjoy

[@patwiggins6969]

I led a shift at a manufacturing company. One of my guys died in a drunk driving accident. I was devastated. I cannot imagine losing 15 in combat. I know, doesn't come close, right? What I really want to say is thank you for your service. It feels hollow sometimes but truly thank you!

[@johntaylor-lo8qx]

This storytelling is second to none !!! Truly a great channel here. I've found a hidden jem. God Bless our finest of warriors.. It's so important these battles are documented. Thank you ❤

[@neil7813]

God bless all those that served this great country when called to do so.

[@Anthony-wk9sb]

The part when he meantioned talking to his men and asking them to save their comrades and they responded with enthusiasm gave me a lump in my throat, there is somthing inside all of us no matter how patrotic you are or arent that refuses to give up on our comrades and countrymen and its beautiful.

[@yirehmiyahmagsayo361]

thats brave fighting over vietnam to survive those wars until now i salute you sir....

[@coryhutchinson7615]

This man and many like him & on both sides of the line will never get the amount of love, respect and appreciation that compare to the things they have experienced. Godspeed

[@arturorivera4002]

We are very proud of you guys the Vietnam veterans.

[@vinnief1766]

Thank you Tony and to all who have served this Great Country!!!

[@genebigs1749]

A true American hero. I have undying love, gratitude and respect for all U.S. veterans. God bless these brave men!

[@humid-rb7rt]

I am a 2/5 Cav veteran, peace time thankfully, I served under men like this, they were our First Sargents and Command Sargent Majors and my Colonel . They all had CIB’s from Vietnam. I knew if we ever had to go we were in good hands. My thanks, love and devotion are to men like this who I would sacrifice all for. Hoooaahhhhh!

[@anglingnvirginia1346]

I stand beside all my brothers and sisters thanking all generations of veterans of past and present

[@chrismcnemar6705]

November 14th, two days before my birthday. I was born in 89' tho, I love that We Were Soldiers movie.

[@haleynathanielanderson2615]

He re-lived his memory, like we the listeners are there too. Thank you Sir for your services during the Vietnam War Sir !

[@charlesdavis9937]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you all. My family has fought in just about every war except Korea. I wished I could follow my family, but I was born with disabilities. I’m the first in my family since 1776 that can’t be a soldier.

[@peterkirgan6850]

To the men of America Australia New Zealand that were involved in this God bless you guys!!!!

[@louisdudycha1406]

Thank You ALL for your Service, I lost an uncle over there as well!!!

[@primarch02]

I'm S.Korean. My granpa was a Marine in Vietnam war. I'm very proud of him..

[@anhtrinh7782]

Những người lính quê nhà các bạn đã thảm sát cả một thị trấn nhỏ của vietnam chúng tôi ,nhưng đã là quá khứ chúng tôi vẫn luôn yêu quý tất cả các quốc gia vì một hoà bình và phát triển

[@davidp8594]

Thanks to all of you in Air Mobile. (Salute)

[@joelaferriere7416]

I have read the book many times, watched the movie many times, and have touched the names of some of the fallen on the Vietnam Memorial from A Company 1st Battalion 7th Cavalry. For those who have not served, it can be difficult to understand the camaraderie and dedication to each other and our families members enjoy. But there are times this camaraderie and dedication is also needed to survive. Thanks Col Nadal for narrating this video...very well done!

[@Jeidjeneudejendu]

@Sybe and the World We Were Soldiers

[@PowrTeam316]

Wow...after watching this interview it makes me want to watch We Were Soldiers again.

[@michaelrietz9220]

God bless all those who fight in Vietnam my dad was there for long time spent time prison in Vietnam for 3 years I miss my dad I love my dad and I'm proud of him and I'm proud to know who fought for a country thanks so much

[@williammyers3694]

I know from first hand our Puerto Rican vets (Dominicans and Cubans too) are second to none. 100% loyal and fierce warriors. Thank them all, they earned it thoroughly.

[@PhotoDesigner1]

.... I've never met a "Cuban" vet ..... But I have heard a whole lot of anti-communism blah blah (in Miami).

[@johng180]

Wow !! What a real honor to hear your story. Thank you

[@jaystone7587]

Thank you fellas for your service and sacrifice.

[@2098elk]

Drafted in November,1965. I really connect to this and the statement "they were my soldiers". The troops on the ground cared about each other. Lest We Forget.

[@Frank-vr9pw]

Great leadership by example. Thank you for your service Tony

[@ppe4383]

"when your country calls, you go." but if you need your country/gouvernment it doesent GIVE AF....

[@unitedchainsofamerica]

Speak the truth brother!!!

[@woods2353]

"Think not what this country can do for you, but think what you can do for your country"- JFK

[@kenlucas7025]

@@woods2353 Yeah, and that means you're a fool. Plain and simple. 😁

[@MrLadyboss86]

magicae 37 yeah why fund a country that commit genocide killing innocent Palestinians

[@johnnymclaneutah]

@@woods2353 honestly doesn't sound very good way to think.

[@abchappell01]

You and your men served with such dedication and honor. We, your countrymen, all owe you our deepest and most sincere gratitude. 🇺🇸

[@byrdmaniacsg2776]

These stories always leave in awe. How would I have behaved? I’ll never know.

[@richardneagle3177]

Huge huge respect... God bless your brave hearts forever

[@davidnguyen1151]

As a 1st Generation Vietnamese American, I thank all of the veterans for your service and sacrifice.

[@tommythheb4067]

lol what a clown 😂😂😂😂

[@ChaseMcCain81]

@@tommythheb4067?

[@theburgernoder2441]

@@tommythheb4067 man just let the man vibe

[@Mika30041975]

@@tommythheb4067 A clown laughs and does nothing more.

[@whyareyoureadingthis5308]

@@tommythheb4067 how

[@brucesherborne408]

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

[@dookieeater]

I have so much respect for the movie “We Were Soldiers” because of the historical accuracy…it’s why it’s my favorite movie.

[@jessegodoy1067]

I admire you colonel Tony Nadal, you're a brave man, as a matter of fact I admire everyone from the Vietnam war, I think that was a very bad war and all you guys deserve praise and thank you , God bless you and all those who serves in that war.

[@RamonNadal-Tony]

Thank you. All my soldiers were heroes. Tony Nadal

[@bhardin2994]

This Video .. This Story is So Very Important to tell.. So Important to Hear .. less We EVER Forget what All These Brave Soldiers did in Vietnam ... May God Richly Bless the Families of the Brave who Never Returned.. And May God Richly Bless this Soldier who is Telling His Story .. Thank You for Your Service Sir.. Thank You for those who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for this Great Country......

[@downhill240]

This man and all those like him deserve not only our respect, they deserve the assurance that we will not betray them by sending them into unnecessary battles. That we will hold their lives sacred.

[@randye7097]

I was a bit to young to go to VN. I joined the Army in 1975. I served with many VN vets. Jeepers the tragic stories of heroism. Just those stories haunt me today. I was in for 4 years as a military policeman.

[@noahdunaway]

Thank you for your service, you are better off to not have went to Vietnam. Our corrupt politicians have blood on their hands. I am a Vietnam combat veteran 69-70, I lost my best friend and many other brothers and it haunts me to this day.

[@toddlough5278]

God bless you Sir. We need real folks like you now. Keep telling your stories of life. The young folks need to know these things. My uncle was in the G. B's. The Army is the best if the best. Give all. Garry Owes !!!!!

[@chrisg2282]

Awesome video. Thank you Col. Nadal for your service.

[@LeQNam]

Proud of these men. Thanks for helping our country, from Saigon, South Vietnam

[@Christianmusic001]

Their bravery and courage was beyond belief.

[@jeffwise4561]

Thanks Tony to you and all that served in Vietnam. Hearing your story brought tears and made me proud to be an American. Wish every American could see this.

[@grandcanyon-d4d]

Calley and Medina?

[@stevenclair5002]

I want to thank him and all Vietnam veterans for their service ! I wish they would have treated better!!

[@larrypascua5113]

Thank you for your services! And to the many Soldiers, our honorable US Miltary, in this film and comment section.

[@brianking834]

Thank you for your service. Y'all will never be forgotten.

[@0Hillbilly]

Welcome home Sir, thank you for all your service and leadership.

[@OneofMyTurns]

No matter the cause this man and his brothers are True Heroes!!

[@pedrothomas4944]

thank u all for u service both sides ,so brave men . THANK U

[@angelmarcano5416]

Thank you Col. Nadal for your unrepayable service to our country and for staying focus while performing valiantly as a leader under attack! I'm so proud to know of your Puerto Rican background! I have seen the movie and read the book We Were Soldiers Once and Young...l was privileged to have the book and DVD of We Were Soldiers Once and Young... signed by General Moore and Mr. Galloway at a reunion of the 11th ACR 'Blackhorse' l will always respect you and salute you! Allons! Nam 70-71

[@cryptopappy6408]

To me it's a relaxing sound. Drowns out reality.

[@asamcdaniel5167]

Thank you all for your service.

[@walterseaman2556]

My deepest respect, Colonel Nadal...you and your men were truly brave soldiers ! Your country won't forget your sacrifice.

[@FlyingArmBarU]

"We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson is my favourite Vietnam movie ever and this proves that it is probably the most accurate version version of events ever to make the big screen.

[@iguanapete3809]

Gibson was born in the U.S. His father moved the family to Australia to dodge the draft.

[@dougboothe739]

Fabian I highly recommend reading the book it’s damn good

[@sandemike]

Except the ending.

[@douglasarnold5942]

Proud of Mr. Tony , he is quite the man. Someone a growing boy can look up to. We are definitively proud of such Americans everywhere. Thank you for your service sir . Also Thanks for the film !!

[@AuomAk]

"I'm ready to give my life for my soldiers", not many can say the same in today's generation anymore. Our values and courage have declined a lot.

[@GoldenGod69]

Not true but ok