A short film inspired by the short story written by Robin Bartlett. A story based on the writer’s life experience, walking “point” on the trail while patrolling during wartime in Vietnam. He tells the story for many of us.
A most profound video. Don’t pass this one by.
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CherriesWriter - Vietnam War website 
Wonderful story about the TRAIL. Certainly can relate. Wolfhounds 69-70
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Thank you David, I tried to make the video and copy as realistic as possible having been there and done that.
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I came in late, but as quickly as I could. 71-72 Combat Engineer Bastogne Fire Base w/ 101st and then transferred to 196th post 101st pulling out. I turned 18 while in Country.
Primary duty mine sweeper, three of us worked Hwy 547. E. 547 lead into Da Nang, W. 547 intersected Hwy. 548 A Shau Valley’s main rd. and ran parallel to Laotian border.
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Well done! I never walked point but admired the guys who did. But as a RTO I wasn’t far behind. Charlie company 4th/12th, 199th Infantry Brigade in 1967.
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It may sound trite, but is heartfelt. . .thank you for your service and the foresight to save valuable photos.
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Very powerful, makes me feel if only a little about what my Brothers in arms went through sometimes just a few meters away from where I was serving while I was stationed at NSA Danang Icorp in 66-67.
Thanks for making me aware of this if 50 some years after the fact, but then better late than never💔😢🙏🇺🇸
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Spot on LT Thank you for sharing CAV Brother.i was 1stcav c2/7 class 68 TET Survivor WIA A Shaul Valley Operation Pegasus.
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Forgot the towel (green in color)
Around the neck other wise a super description
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Thanks, John for another great post and film.
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I am John Wilkes at 307 county road 556 enterprise al. I greatly enjoy you email updates and wish to keep receiving them. M email site is closing down and here is my new email address jmjwilkes@Reagan.com Please update your records. I server in VietNam from 1968-to 1968 in II corp with the 197th ASHC. Thank you for your assistance with this issue.
John wilkes
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John Wilkes – I have no control over the email list as it is controlled by WP. You’ll have to resign as if you are just joining.
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Am widow of Vietnam Vet AO related he served 67-68 we were in Hawaii R&R during TET live Cherokee county Ga
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Great video, and what a story. I want to share with my readers.
Darren
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The months leading up to the TET Offensive were punctuated with ever increasing contact with the VC and the NVA. Nightly ambush patrols were sent out all over our AO and Eagle flights were inserted the next morning where the most contact was made. This heavy contact time span for me was Nov 67 thru May 68. Anyone leading a night ambush patrol knew that you had to be up front to be able to see the threat and make the hard decisions quickly when the firing starts.
We were usually within range of our battalion 105 and 155mm and could request gunships and spooky that were often available on short notice. All in all we had great support most of the time unless there were may other heavy contacts in IV Corp. During TET we were often on our own and got all the resources only if we had the biggest threat. In all cases the senior officer had to be up front on patrol in the field. The description of being on point in this well written short story rings so true. Well done from a former 1Lt Infantry, 2/60th Inf, 9th Inf Div
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Thanks John. Great video!
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Thank you for publishing my video and stories.
Welcome Home
Robin Bartlett
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