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The DEADLY and Hidden Chapter of the Vietnam War

It was the summer of 1970, just one year after the United States began withdrawing its troops from Vietnam, signaling the war was nearing its end. Yet, for the many soldiers scattered across South Vietnam, the horrors of war were still painfully real. Men of the 101st Airborne Division were sent to a remote region of A Shau Valley given its key tactical importance to the North Vietnamese. The Americans' first objective for the broader operation chicago peak, was a remote and abandoned base which relied on a helicopter lifeline for supplies and personal, leaving only one way in or out. However, its importance was critical to disrupt enemy supply lines in the region. In response, thousands of North Vietnamese forces converged on Ripcord in what would become some of the bloodiest and most intense combat of the entire war. These ‘23 days in hell’ for the Battle of Firebase Ripcord would be the last major wide-ranging engagement between US and North Vietnamese Armies before the war ended… Join us on Social Media & Patreon:   / militology     / militology   The Militology Channel does it's best to produce historically accurate content for history enthusiasts. All content is carefully researched and sources shared. Images and footage of the actual events may not be 100% accurate due to availability, but we do our best. Some images and footage may be used for dramatic effect, but the narrative content adheres to historical accuracy based on available sources. Please reach out with any concerns around historical accuracy so we can incorporate feedback. We also want to hear your constructive interpretation of historical events in our video comments. Contact: [email protected] Script Author: Dejan Milivojevic Sources: Nolan, Keith William. Ripcord: Screaming Eagles Under Siege, Vietnam 1970. Presidio Press, 2000. Military History Branch, Office of the Secretary, Joint Staff Headquarters, USMACV, APO San Francisco. Command History 1970, Volume III. Saigon, Vietnam, 1970 “Fire Base Ripcord – Battle of Firebase Ripcord.” Accessed September 25, 2024. https://ripcordassociation.com.