Part 1: Escalation
5/25/2010 | 58m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Veterans remember challenges and heartbreaking loss of early combat in the Vietnam War.
Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Wisconsin Vietnam veterans share stories of strong bonds of combat brotherhood that came from increasing adversity. Members of the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy recall the allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early combat against the increasingly rampant advance of the Viet Cong.
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Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
Part 1: Escalation
5/25/2010 | 58m 41sVideo has Closed Captions
Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Wisconsin Vietnam veterans share stories of strong bonds of combat brotherhood that came from increasing adversity. Members of the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy recall the allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early combat against the increasingly rampant advance of the Viet Cong.
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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 - Airmobile
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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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