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Vietnam 1965 - The Unique War
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keywords: vietnam war, patrol boat, t-28 trojan, b-52 stratofortress, vietcong, f-8 crusader, fac plane, c-123 provider transport aircraft
Synopsis: The Vietnam War was unique in that there were no clear battle lines, with a countryside of villages and hamlets that seemed to be controlled by South Viet Government by day and the Vietcong at night. The U.S. military carries out search and destroy missions against the insurgents while trying to win the hearts and minds of the civilian populace at the same time...(read more)
- Date: 1965
- Duration: 00:24:39
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Color
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: Vietnam
Vietnam 1965 - The Unique War
Panning shot of formation of U.S. soldiers as an officer reads a letter from the Commanding General emphasizing the importance of “winning the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people” while providing security. Panning shot of a typical Vietnam village. Patrol boat stops Vietnamese fishing boat to search for arms. Troops land by helicopter and engage the Vietcong in battle. Shows the simple lifestyle of the South Vietnamese people. Air and bombing attacks on the Vietcong. Two T-28 Trojan aircraft in flight over Vietnam. The T-28 was used as a Counter-insurgency, COIN, aircraft in Vietnam in early stages of the Vietnam war.
Shows gun barrels only of automatic cannons firing. B-52 Stratofortress drops bombs over Vietnam, ground explosions. Vietcong turns to terror and murder of civilians. U.S. Commanders look at map and plan war strategy. Helicopters, tanks, ship bombardment of shore targets, F-8 Crusader aircraft is launched from aircraft carrier, ground explosions, howitzer firing. 0-1 “Bird Dog” Forward Air Controller (FAC) plane marks target for attack aircraft. Plane drops leaflets to warn civilians of air-strike, helicopter broadcasts warning of ground operation.
Soldiers enter and search village. Scenes of the Vietnamese people and an explanation of their traditions and values. American soldier interacts with children. C-123 military cargo plane in flight, lands to deliver food. Military medics caring for Vietnamese children. U.S. Military helping Vietnamese build new community center, new school, and house of worship in a village.
Shot List:
00:04:27;11
Patrol boat stops Vietnamese fishing boat to search for arms
00:05:36;21
Scenes of the simple daily lives of people in typical Vietnamese village
00:07:30;03
Two T-28 Trojan aircraft in flight over Vietnam
00:07:40;11
B-52 Stratofortress drops bombs over Vietnam, ground explosions
00:08:01;20
Vietcong turns to terror and murder of civilians
00:10:27;23
Naval ship bombardment of Vietnam shore targets
00:10:37;08
F-8 Crusader aircraft is launched from aircraft carrier
00:11:17;17
Loading and firing howitzer
00:11:55;15
0-1 “Bird Dog” Forward Air Controller (FAC) plane marks target for attack aircraft
00:12:23;17
Plane drops leaflets to warn civilians of air-strike, helicopter broadcasts warning of ground operation
00:13:05;10
Soldiers rush into village in search and secure operation
00:17:02;04
U.S. soldier interacts with children
00:19:03;21
C-123 Provider transport aircraft takes off from dirt landing strip, C-123 in flight, C-123 lands
00:20:15;13
U.S. Military medics, one with Red Cross band on his arm, caring for Vietnamese children
