The Battle of Khe Sanh

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1969

Creator: National Audiovisual Center

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Captured on film by several branches of the military, this documentary focuses on the crucial battle of the Vietnamese Conflict in which American and Allied troops won the mountainous area around the Demilitarized Zone away from the North Vietnamese. Key aspects of the event are covered including: strategic air power that supported the ground forces; teamwork that repelled enemy attacks; the airlifting of supplies; and medical evacuation. Includes footage of General Westmoreland meeting with the Marines and President Johnson awarding medals of heroism.

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