Texas Tech University

The Battle of Khe Sanh

Moving Image Item Number: 3010VI4348
Media Type
Moving Image
Physical Location
Stacks D26.5E
Number of Media
1
Language(s)
English
Format
DVD
Time - Hr:Min:Sec
01:19:17
Digitized in HD?
No
Dates
Creation: Majority of material found within 1968 - 1971
General Note
This DVD is a mix of aerial and field footage of military bases, as well as scenes from the Battle of Khe Sanh. The McGuire rig technique of extracting soldiers is shown within the documentary on February 20, 1971 as well as footage from Khe Sanh. There are scenes of several unknown military bases, with soldiers preparing artillery. The footage also depicts various bomb deliveries and shootings by aircraft and helicopters supplying several military bases in Khe Sanh. It also includes several scenes from Operation Dewey Canyon. Some of the footage shows Red Cross vehicles distributing medical supplies. At the end of the DVD, there is footage of two Army Aviators - one of whom is Harold Smith - speaking about their pilot experience during the war.

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=3010VI4348

Citation
The Battle of Khe Sanh, 3010VI4348. No Date, William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=3010VI4348, Accessed 19 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line
3010VI4348, William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 01 Mar 2023 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]