Wisconsin War Stories

Vietnam: Escalation - Elusive Enemy

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1966 As the war raged on, service people arrived via commercial aircraft and were dispersed to dangerous locations that needed exploration. Veterans describe their dangerous experiences in enemy-built underground tunnels and their growing uncertainty in the mission. (Part 5/7)

Aired: 05/24/10

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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