In this powerful conversation, Navy Corpsman Rod Fink and Marine Rich Lissy reflect on their experiences at Hill 64 during the Battle of Khe Sanh. They recount the relentless bombardment by NVA forces, with over 360 rounds raining down each day, while three B-52 bombers carpet-bombed enemy positions every 90 minutes. On February 8th, Alpha Company's 1st platoon, holding Hill 64, was hit at around 3 a.m. Outnumbered and surrounded, they were locked in hand-to-hand combat, calling for help over...

Episode ID: 1000675080810

GUID: Buzzsprout-16019633

Release Date: 30/10/2024, 21:30:00