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Vietnam: Escalation - Airmobile

Clip: 5/24/2010 | 7m 54s

Veterans of the helicopter brigades describe experiences of bravery, danger and loss.

The New Calvary A new U.S. military tactic employed helicopters for delivering troops to frontline combat. Veterans of the helicopter brigades describe experiences of bravery, danger and loss. (Part 6/7)

05/24/2010 | Rating TV-G

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Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Thanks to lead gifts from Don and Roxanne Weber, Associated Bank, Ho Chunk Nation and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

Vietnam: Escalation - Advise and Assist

Clip: 5/24/2010 | 6m 6s | Explore the early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam. (6m 6s)

Vietnam: Escalation - All Hell Broke Loose

Clip: 5/24/2010 | 8m 48s | As missions became more dangerous, casualties rose. (8m 48s)

Vietnam: Escalation - Dropping Bombs

Clip: 5/24/2010 | 6m 44s | The allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early air combat in Vietnam. (6m 44s)

Vietnam: Escalation - Elusive Enemy

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Clip: 5/24/2010 | 8m 2s | Encounters with underground tunnels and their growing uncertainty in the mission. (8m 2s)

Vietnam: Escalation - Naval Presence

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Clip: 5/24/2010 | 7m 16s | Navy veterans explain their experiences off shore supporting Special Forces. (7m 16s)

Vietnam: Escalation - Send in the Marines

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Clip: 5/24/2010 | 8m 7s | Marines describe their arrival in Vietnam and the difficulty of jungle warfare. (8m 7s)

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