The BRUTAL 23 Days the NVA Surrounded the 101st

📍 In the summer of 1970, American paratroopers held a remote firebase deep in the mountains of South Vietnam through twenty three days of relentless siege. The public was told sixty one men had died and the losses were light, but the truth was far worse and was buried on purpose. This is the story of Firebase Ripcord, the last great battle the United States Army fought in Vietnam, and how it was made to disappear. - - 📚 Every story shared on TalesFromNam is told with profound respect for those who lived through the Vietnam War. The narration and archive footage are thoughtfully selected to honor the weight and atmosphere of each account. While rooted in the experiences of war, these stories are meant for reflection and emotional connection not as factual study or historical record. Thank you for engaging with these tales in the spirit they're offered. - - #Ripcord #FirebaseRipcord #VietnamWar #101stAirborne #ScreamingEagles #AShauValley #MilitaryHistory #VietnamHistory #Siege #WarStories #History #ColdWar #USArmy #1970 #ForgottenBattles