"We were soldiers once" Lt. General Hal Moore, Joseph Galloway, and veterans of the Battle of Ia Drang recount their experiences at the American Veterans Center's Annual Conference, November 2007. Rare material - very worthwile to watch/listen too.
Part 1 Joseph Galloway introduces the panel, and recalls landing at LZ X-Ray, November 14, 1964.
Part 2 features General Moore's account of the battle.
Part 3 features Col. Ramon "Tony" Nadal, Commander of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry at Ia Drang.
Part 4 features Lt. Col. George Forrest, Commanding Officer of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry during the Battle of Ia Drang.
Part 5 features Col. John Herren, Commander of Bravo Company, 1/7 Cavalry at the Battle of LZ X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley.
Part 6 features machine gunner Specialist 4 Bill Beck and Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall, recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroism in repeatedly flying his unarmed helicopter into the battle, under fire, to deliver ammunition and supplies and evacuate the wounded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut7Q6itNLmk&feature=related
Part 7 features Q&A from the audience, and a discussion on the importance of leadership, in battle and in life.
Part 8 features General Moore speaking on the lessons of leadership. (don't miss this one!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG5CCCJdE4Q&feature=related
Part 9 features Joseph Galloway speaking on the changes that are taking place in Vietnam today.