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We Were Soldiers (w/ MoH update)
Posted on 3/5/15 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 3/5/15 at 1:55 pm
Just an all around good action movie surrounding 1st CAV in Vietman...
I get chills at the "Broken Arrow" scene when Gibson calls in all out air support.
eta: In case you didn't know, Gren Kinnear's character, Bruce Randall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his support with the helicopter
I get chills at the "Broken Arrow" scene when Gibson calls in all out air support.
eta: In case you didn't know, Gren Kinnear's character, Bruce Randall was awarded the Medal of Honor for his support with the helicopter
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For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Major Bruce P. Crandall distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism as a Flight Commander in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company A, 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). On 14 November 1965, his flight of sixteen helicopters was lifting troops for a search and destroy mission from Plei Me, Vietnam, to Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley. On the fourth troop lift, the airlift began to take enemy fire, and by the time the aircraft had refueled and returned for the next troop lift, the enemy had Landing Zone X-Ray targeted. As Major Crandall and the first eight helicopters landed to discharge troops on his fifth troop lift, his unarmed helicopter came under such intense enemy fire that the ground commander ordered the second flight of eight aircraft to abort their mission. As Major Crandall flew back to Plei Me, his base of operations, he determined that the ground commander of the besieged infantry battalion desperately needed more ammunition. Major Crandall then decided to adjust his base of operations to Artillery Firebase Falcon in order to shorten the flight distance to deliver ammunition and evacuate wounded soldiers. While medical evacuation was not his mission, he immediately sought volunteers and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, led the two aircraft to Landing Zone X-Ray. Despite the fact that the landing zone was still under relentless enemy fire, Major Crandall landed and proceeded to supervise the loading of seriously wounded soldiers aboard his aircraft. Major Crandall's voluntary decision to land under the most extreme fire instilled in the other pilots the will and spirit to continue to land their own aircraft, and in the ground forces the realization that they would be resupplied and that friendly wounded would be promptly evacuated. This greatly enhanced morale and the will to fight at a critical time. After his first medical evacuation, Major Crandall continued to fly into and out of the landing zone throughout the day and into the evening. That day he completed a total of 22 flights, most under intense enemy fire, retiring from the battlefield only after all possible service had been rendered to the Infantry battalion. His actions provided critical resupply of ammunition and evacuation of the wounded. Major Crandall's daring acts of bravery and courage in the face of an overwhelming and determined enemy are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
This post was edited on 3/5/15 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 3/5/15 at 1:57 pm to yankeeundercover
I thought about watching this last night. Decided on something else. Might give it a go tonight.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:01 pm to yankeeundercover
Love this movie. And it's very underrated in terms of "movies that sound great in surround sound" as well.
And as always, Sam Elliot is fantastic.
And as always, Sam Elliot is fantastic.
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While medical evacuation was not his mission, he immediately sought volunteers and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, led the two aircraft to Landing Zone X-Ray. Despite the fact that the landing zone was still under relentless enemy fire, Major Crandall landed and proceeded to supervise the loading of seriously wounded soldiers aboard his aircraft. Major Crandall's voluntary decision to land under the most extreme fire instilled in the other pilots the will and spirit to continue to land their own aircraft, and in the ground forces the realization that they would be resupplied and that friendly wounded would be promptly evacuated. This greatly enhanced morale and the will to fight at a critical time. After his first medical evacuation, Major Crandall continued to fly into and out of the landing zone throughout the day and into the evening. That day he completed a total of 22 flights, most under intense enemy fire, retiring from the battlefield only after all possible service had been rendered to the Infantry battalion.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:10 pm to TXGunslinger10
MoH citations are the most intriguing and interesting reads.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:17 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:No shite... He was just standing up in the middle of the gunfights.. bad fricking arse.
Sam Elliot is fantastic
quote:
Sergeant Major Basil Plumley: You can't take any pictures from down there, sonny.
[Galloway gets up and is handed a rifle]
Joseph Galloway: I'm a non-combatant.
Sergeant Major Basil Plumley: Ain't no such thing today.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:18 pm to chesty
quote:You like MoH citations? Check out this dude... Jack Treadwell
MoH citations are the most intriguing and interesting reads.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 2:29 pm to yankeeundercover
Very good movie, except for that charge up the hill scene at the end. That was unnecessary.
Posted on 3/5/15 at 3:44 pm to yankeeundercover
Read more about Crandell, if you haven't already. He flew some ridiculous amount of combat missions. How he survived is almost unbelievable. He broke his back in one crash, spent like six months in the hospital and then went back to flying.
I saw a piece on the news a couple of years about him and another MOH recipient (can't remember his name) who travel around to schools and speak to kids who are by a large clueless about the military and Vietnam. He's a very humble guy. It was a great interview.
I saw a piece on the news a couple of years about him and another MOH recipient (can't remember his name) who travel around to schools and speak to kids who are by a large clueless about the military and Vietnam. He's a very humble guy. It was a great interview.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:01 pm to White Roach
ending is horrible and made up, otherwise pretty good movie.
the book also describes the ambush the ambush that occurred to soldiers that relieved that group. was not pretty
the book also describes the ambush the ambush that occurred to soldiers that relieved that group. was not pretty
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:05 pm to yankeeundercover
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his unarmed helicopter
This makes him even more badass than the movie portrayed.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:07 pm to yankeeundercover
Sir, Custer was a pussy. You ain't.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:17 pm to yankeeundercover
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Sergeant Major Basil Plumley
I highly recommend to read his bio.
Posted on 3/8/15 at 6:34 pm to yankeeundercover
The speech Gibson gives at the ceremony before they deploy was great. Underrated in terms of "movie speeches"
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