BLACK HORSE REGIMENT: 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment BEST COMBAT UNIT in Vietnam 1/3

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America's most capable and successful combat unit in Vietnam was the 11th Armored Cavalry (ACR) "Black Horse" Regiment--bar none. Watch this amazing documentary and learn what RIGHT LOOKS LIKE. Light mechanized M113 Gavins with armored cavalry assault vehicle (ACAV aka female machine gun light tank) gunshield kits
www.combatreform.org/m113comba...
can roam cross-country at-will to maneuver where needed to dominate fluid, non-linear battlefield (NLB) situations:
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Even Vietnam's closed terrain couldn't stop 11th ACR ground and air cavalry maneuver.
The 11th ACR was a self-contained cavalry formation (today it's the OPFOR at Fort Irwin, NTC but has deployed to combat in Iraq) with its own M48 Patton medium and M551 Sheridan light tanks backed by M109 105mm and 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs). It even had its own mini-Air Force of a "ThunderHorse" air cavalry troop with UH-1 Huey helicopter gunships that could also insert/extract aeroscouts.
The first thing the Black Horse Regiment did was to invite the VC/NVA to try to ambush them on their main supply route (MSR) which when they flanked them by cross-country maneuver resulted in the enemy being wiped out; restoring civilian use of linear roads.
NONE OF THIS TRACKED COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS CAN BE DONE IN STRYKER OR HUMVEE WHEELED TRUCKS. The VC/NVA would kick our asses today if we tried to fight them in our current BS wheeled trucks.
RU-vid user sonofrattler writes:
"Anyone interested in The Blackhorse should read Brig. Gen. J.C. 'Doc' Bahnsen's book 'American Warrior'. It is a splendid account of the valiant fighting men that served in the 118th AHC during Doc's 1st tour and a better story of The Blackhorse's efforts during Doc's 2nd tour"
Here's an U.S. Army Command & General Staff College School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) report by Infantry officer, Major William Sutey on the need for cross-country MOBILITY (XCM) from M113 Gavin light tracked tanks to improve LIGHT INFANTRY FORCE mobility, protection and firepower. READ IT.
www.combatreform.org/M113GAVIN...

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@kara1733red1 4 года назад

My dad was a Black Horse, Vietnam- crew chief & aircraft mechanic- he passed Nov 2013- the greatest man I ever met!!!!

@chris72. 3 года назад

My dad was a part of this unit detached to The 409 RRD. He never talked about but it's amazing it came back alive But he passed away in 2009 from agent Orange. it's cool that I get to see a part of his history that he never talked about. he held a lot of resentment towards the people when he got home with how they treated him. It makes me mad sometimes when People refuse to see what he did He was part of the ASA

@grahamcross7887 3 года назад

My grampa was there, E troop but he never got his purple heart because the Army denied him ever being there. Because they were not supposed to put soldiers there I guess.

@nataliebowman79 12 лет назад

Dad was there. K troop, Black Horse Regiment, Vietnam, 7/23/67-7/2368, under the direction of George Patton III. I never thought I would miss his stories. Thanks for the upload, it makes me proud to be his daughter.

@rojoeagle 6 лет назад

natalie bowman

@Beartracks51 2 года назад

My Dad A troop 66-67 I miss him aswell

@joehessburg2713 4 года назад

Was with K troop 10/68-12/69, "Best by Test"!.We used to say "Better to be in a coke can than behind a bush."

@DaNxYsmells007 10 месяцев назад

11th ACR blackhorsqe L-troop in 111 corps ben hoa South Vietnam 1969. My grandfather was shot in the arm and was carried too a truck for the wounded. When leaving, they were ambushed, and he was able to get too the left M60 machine gun position and and fired back while holding his wounded arm in the air. After that he was honorably discharged in Nov. 1969. His military decorations are : National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart Metal, Vietnam Service Metal, and Combat Infantryman Bage.

@schlirf 9 лет назад

Hail, Hail, the Blackhorse is all here!! (C troop 11th ACR, 1983-86

@gsesteve 4 года назад

My Friend David was there in this unit!

@sgraham819 9 лет назад

my dad served in the 11th ACR. 68-70 Viet Nam. Go BLACKHORSE

@valkymmyr 12 лет назад

My father, Robert J. Stewart (Dallas, Tx) was in Company H, 2/11 ACR. He served three tours in Vietnam, 66-68. He later retired from 3/11 ACR in Bad Hersfeld, West Germany (84-87).

@ianjarrett2724 7 лет назад

A true hero and a Communist 'smasher'.

@StonegaVa 13 лет назад

@phamilyphun We never lost a fight in Vietnam .We pulled out.........tell the fifty four thousand we lost. Thank you for your service.

@IronNoggin1 6 лет назад

Today the Black Horse lost one of it's Best. RIP Sergent Myron Kent Stabler. My Uncle. My Mentor. My Friend. You will be missed...

@phamilyphun 15 лет назад

I was in the 11th ACR when it was in Germany 1992-94. A great history, but someone should tell that announcer guy in the video that we lost the war in Vietnam.

@garybray3614 8 лет назад

I was in flight operations for 12th Combat Aviation Group. We had 7 Battalions in group. All Assault Helicopter Battalions, except for 7th Squadron, of 11th Armored Cav. Detached to us. Our mission area was 3 Corps. Saigon #1 priority for protection. I never had contact with this outfit. Just sent messages out to them. They did not like being assigned to Aviation protection. Their purpose was to stamp out fires, as opposed to direct assault. I had two friends drafted when I was. They ended up in 11th ACR. One was killed on a tank (hit in chest with RPG riding on top), and the other had messed up brain from riding around on APC. (drugs) 3 Squadrons listed in Vietnam for 11th ACR history from my brief research. 7th is not one of them. But then, I had to appeal to VA for care 3 times, even though being IN Vietnam for 14 months. Rocketed, mortared, shot at, and some sailor 100 miles off shore gets immediate care, and I have to appeal. Had to have SECRET security clearance to be a cook in 12th Group as example. I can see where 7th Squadron of 11th Cav might not exist in normal Army records. We had missions into Cambodia, Laos which do not exist according to records.

@chevroletsoldier 14 лет назад

I was with 1/11th ACR 2003-2007. Deployed with them in 2005. Seeing this is really awesome.

@chrisfromiowa3630 8 лет назад

I loved watching this stuff as a kid in the 60's but as an adult meeting Vietnam vets it gave me a completely different view. Many of the guys I knew were one step away from suicide, held together by thumb tacks and bailing wire. I don't understand how we can do something as a country and then ignore the consequences and act like it didn't happen.

@sontungle2641 7 лет назад

The M113 Armoured personnel carrier is the most use APC by the US Army and the Army of Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) thickness of the armour is 15-38 mm of steel armour make is can with resistance up to 14.5mm. projectile

@voided76 7 лет назад

My great uncle was there. SSGT David K. Spence. 2 voluntary tours.

@heatherrobbins9200 6 лет назад

My dad was here too. William Leroy Caldwell. Proud of all of you!

@Beartracks51 2 года назад

My Dad.. A troop 66-67

@phamilyphun 15 лет назад

It's a great video for what it's trying to do. I couldn't help but be reminded of the announcer in the movie Starship Troopers. And I agree with you too. I read a book about the tunnel rats, 11th ACR members that would crawl in the tunnels that the VC had dug and blow away VC in their holes with a handgun. THAT takes ballz! Related fact: There was a height maximum to be in the 11th ACR since they were doing this tunnel rat thing. 6' 4" linebackers need not apply.

@chinatrainstation 9 лет назад

...great piece of history of a great group of men.

@MrWcarrara 12 лет назад

11th ACR was the best!! 1969 to 70 for me.

@craigvanakin7623 7 лет назад

William Carrara. did you know a Craig Van Akin

@itsfrediguess7844 5 лет назад

grandpa did it, I'll. 11th cavalry is in my blood

@rockysusshine5866 Год назад

5/60 Mech. 9th. Division. Bien Phoc. 1967-1968. Tet.

@stevefreeland9255 4 года назад

Read: “They walked in Sun Light.”

@krayzrick1 6 лет назад

27th Cmbt. Engr....We rode with them, and built their base camp at Xuan Loc. Long live the Black Horse

@Beartracks51 2 года назад

My Dad.. A troop 66-67

@simjtuder4496 4 года назад

69/70 Ctrp 1/11 ACR

@WestendAngst 8 лет назад

Medic with E and F troop 67-68 Doc Dave

@Beartracks51 2 года назад

My Dad .. A troop 66-67 👍

@oggybodoggy 12 лет назад

Anyone know if the M113s used Steel tracks or the soucy tracks?

@Zailen1 11 лет назад

Where at in Germany? I was up there with my dad in 92. He was also 11th ACR

@Heliosphan33 15 лет назад

I just spoke to a guy that I work with. He told me he served in this unit.

@richellemcdonald6466 7 лет назад

medic with I troop and hq hq 3/11 67- 68

@doomeraz1 11 лет назад

11th ACR ACT Quan Loi 69-70

@jameshines8458 7 лет назад

doomeraz1 I was. in Quan Lou in 69 came out in 70Sgt Hines. 252-885-8300

@rona1806 5 лет назад

TAMIYA模型の1/35scaleのプラモデルに入っているデカールで再現できる車両が5:43で写ってた！

@phillipmc3126 9 лет назад

James t. mcmillian 11th arc vietnam

@blackhorse2947 3 года назад

11th ACR 2nd Squadron ……….. Class of 67

@Riyun72 13 лет назад

Go Cav, why walk when you can drive!!

@RachelOfWrath 12 лет назад

What year is this footage from? My Dad was there From Sept 66-68 I believe.

@jennschumacker6848 6 лет назад

If anyone has Troop C info or photos my dad was there Pat Kelly - hopeful to find more information and photos. Proving quiet a challenge. Thank you for any advice!