Pleiku in Vietnam, 8 died in recent attack, but 49 jets struck back, McNamara briefing with map shows response, speaks about retaliatory action approved by NSC; pictures of aircraft carrier and jets taking off; 2nd raid the next day by planes, Hawk missile battery, George McBundy arrives at Camp Holloway in Vietnam, visited hospital and Pleiku wounded, McBundy next day back at White House, speaks to press about the "sneak attack" due to nature of war in Vietnam and 'the contest against the communist regime" (complete newsreel)
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Reviewer:John M. - - June 7, 2009 Subject: Minor Correction The description refers to a "George McBundy."
McBundy is actually his first name.
Reviewer:cau_viet - - September 2, 2006 Subject: Show Down in Vietnam As a veteran of the Vietnam war 1968-1969, I heard the song 8th of Nov. I knew it was about NAM but did not know exacetly what. Now I know, This happened 1 month before I joined the Navy and left soon after for Vietnam. This and all the others are very informative for everyone, especially our youth, for said to say history repeats its self and has.
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