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Vietnam Forward Observers: From the Archive
·1 hr 6 min·5 clips
Barney Barnum recalls the moment he took over his company after the commander died in his arms during a North Vietnamese ambush.
As heard by us
Forward observers, artillery, and the hard problem of keeping infantry alive under fire.
The episode follows soldiers remembering forward observers working close to danger, where artillery, illumination, and infantry support had to be managed under pressure.
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You want Vietnam told through the artillery crews and forward observers trying to keep the line intact at night.
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