Wisconsin War Stories RSS feed for WPNE programming.http://video.wpt2.orgen-ushttp://video.wpt2.orgWed, 16 May 2012 21:41:57 -0400Wed, 16 May 2012 21:41:57 -0400http://video.wpt2.org/video/2167717399/The people of the Menominee Nation have fought to protect their homeland for generations. A new documentary from Wisconsin Public Television profiles veterans of the Vietnam War who are working to help today's veterans cope with the invisible scars of combat.http://video.wpt2.org/video/2167717399/11/21/2011Vietnam War veterans help today's veterans cope with the invisible scars of combat.HistoryHistoryWar & ConflictWar & ConflictEpisodehttp://video.wpt2.org/video/2168076874/Premiering 9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 on WPT | The people of the Menominee Nation have fought to protect their homeland for generations. A new documentary from Wisconsin Public Television profiles veterans of the Vietnam War who are working to help today's veterans cope with the invisible scars of combat.http://video.wpt2.org/video/2168076874/11/16/2011Vietnam War veterans help today's veterans cope with the invisible scars of combat.HistoryHistoryWar & ConflictWar & ConflictPromotionhttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500470976/Henderson & Ripcord The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord in July of 1970 marked the last major confrontation of U.S. military ground forces against the North Vietnamese Army. Veterans recount the fight, which lasted 23 days, as a destructive, deadly event that cost the Army more American casualties. (Part 5/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500470976/10/01/2010Veterans recount the Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord, a battle that cost many lives.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500485810/May, 1969 The Battle of Hamburger Hill, fought in the thick jungle of the mountainous A Shau Valley in South Vietnam, was an attempt to seize a heavily fortified enemy base camp. Ultimately the hill was seized, but the battle waged on many days, with many wounded and killed. Veterans recall the haunting memories of the fight. (Part 2/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500485810/10/01/2010Veterans recall the haunting memories of a battle they waged for many days.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500462919/War and Country Wisconsin veterans recall scenes of the end of the Vietnam War, from the release of POWs to the evacuation of thousands of refugees. (Part 7/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500462919/10/01/2010Veterans recall the war's end, from the release of POWs to the evacuation of refugees.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500481860/Air Superiority Air Force veterans recount dangerous missions in the fight against the North Vietnamese Army in the rugged jungles of Vietnam, where it was difficult to distinguish between enemy and friendly troops in the thick terrain. (Part 3/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500481860/10/01/2010Air Force veterans recount dangerous missions targeting the North Vietnamese Army.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500481894/Forever Wounded veterans and Army hospital staff describe chaotic field hospital scenes in Vietnam, where the numbers of injured and dead continued to rise as the war carried on. Two Wisconsin veterans who lost limbs in battle share their challenges of adjusting to life back at home. (Part 1/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500481894/10/01/2010Wounded veterans and hospital staff describe field hospital scenes and returning home.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500478521/The Easy Life Veterans assigned to support jobs in the military describe life on and off duty and how their experiences in Vietnam affected their outlook on the world. (Part 4/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500478521/10/01/2010Veterans assigned to support jobs in the military describe life on and off duty.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1525254396/Though the war began to wane, dangerous missions continued against the North Vietnamese Army. Veterans recall scenes during the last major battles, where many lives were lost in the jungle terrain. Secret missions in Laos helped combat enemy threats against the Hmong population. As the U.S. began to pull back troops, thousands of refugees were evacuated and POWs were finally released back home.http://video.wpt2.org/video/1525254396/10/01/2010From final battles to the release of POWs, veterans recall the end of the Vietnam War.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldEpisodehttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500470958/The Secret War As the war came to a close and the United States began to pull back troops, secret missions were carried out in Laos to combat North Vietnamese threats against the Hmong population. Both American and Hmong veterans describe the last few years of battle. (Part 6/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500470958/10/01/2010American and Hmong veterans describe the last few years of battle.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500506872/Mobile Riverine Force Both Army and Navy men provided drop-off to heavily infested enemy areas and medical evacuations of injured soldiers, as well as interception of enemy supplies. On these watercrafts, veterans describe being faced with enemy attacks and exposure to Agent Orange. (Part 6/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500506872/10/01/2010River-based Army and Navy veterans describe facing enemy attacks and Agent Orange.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500520973/Special Forces Army Special Forces developed base camps in the Central Highlands of Vietnam and recruited local indigenous people, Montagnards, to help in the battle against the enemy's hold on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Veterans discuss their connections with the Montagnards both at camp and as fellow warriors in combat. (Part 2/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500520973/10/01/2010Veterans discuss working with the Montagnards, people indigenous to Vietnam.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500529770/The Warrior Way Veterans assigned the position of point man describe the dangers and responsibilities that accompany the crucial, often hazardous role as the forefront of a combat patrol. (Part 1/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500529770/10/01/2010Veterans describe the dangers and responsibilities of walking point.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500485846/Casualties of War Veterans who cared for the wounded and dead reflect on the staggering casualties in Vietnam, and describe their own modes of coping with the reality of war. (Part 7/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500485846/10/01/2010Veterans reflect on the staggering casualties in Vietnam, and how they coped.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500515773/January, 1968 One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh, beginning in January of 1968. Both a Navy and a Marine veteran describe the relentless ground, artillery, mortar and rocket attacks that shook the base for over two months. (Part 3/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500515773/10/01/2010One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500509946/February 1968 The battle at Hue City highlighted the dire state of the Vietnam War. Scenes of lethal sniper fire and civilian deaths described by veterans are juxtaposed with the American public's increasing animosity toward the war. (Part 5/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500509946/10/01/2010The battle at Hue City highlighted the dire state of the Vietnam War.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1525204136/As the war waged on, scenes of deadly attacks are juxtaposed with the American public's increasing animosity toward the war. The Tet Offensive shocked both soldiers and the world due to previous beliefs that the enemy was incapable of such an effort of massive military force. Veterans reflect on the staggering casualties in Vietnam, and describe their own modes of coping with the reality of war.http://video.wpt2.org/video/1525204136/10/01/2010More deadly enemy attacks shocked soldiers and fueled animosity towards the war at home.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldEpisodehttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500513122/Vietnamese New Year Wisconsin veterans describe the Tet Offensive, the largest military operation up to that point of the war. The attack shocked both soldiers and the American public due to previous beliefs that the enemy was incapable of such an effort of massive military force. (Part 4/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500513122/10/01/2010The Tet Offensive shocked both soldiers and the American public.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500549489/The New Calvary A new U.S. military tactic employed helicopters for delivering troops to frontline combat. Veterans of the helicopter brigades describe experiences of bravery, danger and loss. (Part 6/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500549489/10/01/2010Veterans of the helicopter brigades describe experiences of bravery, danger and loss.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1503922163/1964 Navy veterans explain their experiences off shore supporting Special Forces in the earliest days of the Vietnam War. Two brothers remember their tours of duty and the bonds of combat brotherhood. (Part 2/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1503922163/10/01/2010Navy veterans explain their experiences off shore supporting Special Forces.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500562293/1966 Air Force veterans discuss the allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early air combat in Vietnam. (Part 4/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500562293/10/01/2010The allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early air combat in Vietnam.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldTechnologyTechnologyTransportation & InfrastructureTransportation & InfrastructureSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500545020/1967 As missions became more dangerous, casualties rose. Veterans explain the increasingly rampant advances of the Viet Cong and the personal experiences of loss in the ranks. (Part 7/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500545020/10/01/2010As missions became more dangerous, casualties rose.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500591754/1955-1963 Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Veterans discuss their first experiences in the new country. (1/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500591754/10/01/2010Explore the early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500562251/1966 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)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500562251/10/01/2010Encounters with underground tunnels and their growing uncertainty in the mission.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegmenthttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1525159010/Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Wisconsin Vietnam veterans share stories of strong bonds of combat brotherhood that came from increasing adversity. Members of the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy recall the allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early combat against the increasingly rampant advance of the Viet Cong.http://video.wpt2.org/video/1525159010/10/01/2010Veterans remember challenges and heartbreaking loss of early combat in the Vietnam War.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldEpisodehttp://video.wpt2.org/video/1500570619/1965 Wisconsin Marines describe their arrival in Vietnam, the difficulty of jungle warfare and the strong bonds that came from increasing adversity. (Part 3/7)http://video.wpt2.org/video/1500570619/10/01/2010Marines describe their arrival in Vietnam and the difficulty of jungle warfare.Arts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHistoryHistoryModernModernUnited StatesUnited StatesWar & ConflictWar & ConflictWorldWorldSegment