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Vietnam: Turning Point - Khe Sanh

One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh.

Aired 05/25/2010 | Rating TV-G

Wisconsin War Stories

Vietnam: Turning Point - Khe Sanh

Clip | 7m 36s

One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh.

January, 1968 One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh, beginning in January of 1968. Both a Navy and a Marine veteran describe the relentless ground, artillery, mortar and rocket attacks that shook the base for over two months. (Part 3/7)

Aired 05/25/2010 | Rating TV-G

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Thanks to lead gifts from Don and Roxanne Weber, Associated Bank, Ho Chunk Nation and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

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Thanks to lead gifts from Don and Roxanne Weber, Associated Bank, Ho Chunk Nation and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

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