Tag: Vietnam War

Escaping death once is a stroke of luck, but for veteran hero Bud Day who evaded it at least seven times, he was an absolute legend!

Ed Freeman defied the Grim Reaper dozens of times during the Vietnam War and rescued scores of soldiers, earning him the Medal of Honor.

These Nonfiction books take us into the shoes of the people who experienced firsthand the horrors of the major wars in recent years.

SOFREP exclusive interview with Barbara Wyatt, author of We Came Home: The Firsthand Stories of Vietnam POWs that was first published in 1977

These seven major military events are only a few significant battles that occurred during the Christmas season throughout history.

Sarcastically nicknamed ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by American POWs, the Hoa Lo prison camp was notorious for its brutal treatment during the Vietnam War

The M202 FLASH is a lightweight, four-tube rocket launcher designed to replace the hazardous, aging M2 flamethrower in the 1970s.

Rear Adm Robert Byron “By” Fuller is one of the dozens of men who braved the severe treatment as a Prisoner of War during the Vietnam War.

Abrams became a Soldier and he left for Vietnam on Thanksgiving Day 1967. The private arrived in Chu Lai as a member of 1st Platoon, Delta Company, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division.

Donald G. Cook was a USMC captured by the VC days after arriving in Vietnam and spent the next three years as a prisoner of war.

Medal of Honor recipient Pfc Milton Lee Olive has shown bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers by falling on a grenade.

Whether it was Rambo fighting the enemy in Afghanistan or soldiers coming home from Vietnam in Full Metal Jacket, these movies showcased the life of a military veteran in a way that was both accurate and entertaining. So if you’re looking for an insight into military veterans’ life, check out these five classic films from the 80s!