Vietnam Veteran News with Mack Payne

Episode 3215 – Shining Light on the Secret War in Laos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 9:35

Episode 3215 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the secret war in Laos. The story is titled: Unveiling Secret War Laos: Tales from U.S. Allied Lao Veterans and CIA and U.S. Army Special Forces during … Continue reading → The post Episode 3215 – Shining Light on the Secret War in Laos first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3214 – Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 12:22

Episode 3214 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona. The story is titled: “From Iowa & Back” connects Kalona audience with Iowa's Vietnam veterans and appeared on The … Continue reading → The post Episode 3214 – Iowa Vietnam Vets were honored at Kalona first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3213 – Vietnam War Army Pilot Army Colonel John Islin was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 9:34

Episode 3213 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the life and service of Army COL John Islin. The story is titled: A Legacy of Courage: U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot Survived Two Tours in Vietnam and … Continue reading → The post Episode 3213 – Vietnam War Army Pilot Army Colonel John Islin was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3212 – The life of a Cobra ARA pilot in Vietnam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:23

Episode 3212 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an interview with Mack Payne who tells what it was like to be an ARA Cobra pilot in Vietnam. The interview appeared on the War and Life YouTube project. In … Continue reading → The post Episode 3212 – The life of a Cobra ARA pilot in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3211 – Mack Payne on his first tour in Vietnam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 18:32

Episode 3211 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a recording that appeared on the War and Life YouTube project about Mack Payne and his first year in Vietnam. In this episode, your podcaster Mack Payne describes his experiences … Continue reading → The post Episode 3211 – Mack Payne on his first tour in Vietnam first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3210 – Ron Mosbaugh on the Hell of PTSD

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 19:00

Episode 3210 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about PTSD hell from Vietnam by Ron Mosbaugh, Vietnam Vet himself. Ron's story is titled Veterans Day, A time to Remember. Ron's story presented the following: Veterans Day, … Continue reading → The post Episode 3210 – Ron Mosbaugh on the Hell of PTSD first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3209 – The Inspiration for LTC Kilgore in Apocalypse Now

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 11:18

Episode 3209 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about about the inspiration for LTC Kilgore in Apocalypse Now. The featured story is titled: ‘Balding, rawhide-lean, just under six feet tall': the real life soldier behind Robert … Continue reading → The post Episode 3209 – The Inspiration for LTC Kilgore in Apocalypse Now first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3208 – Vietnam MoH recipient SFC Lawrence Joel revisited

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:00

Episode 3208 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam MoH recipient SFC Lawrence Joel. The featured story is titled Medic’s heroism earns nation’s highest honor and it appeared on the Bonner County Daily Bee website. … Continue reading → The post Episode 3208 – Vietnam MoH recipient SFC Lawrence Joel revisited first appeared on Vietnam Veteran News.

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Episode 3207 – Vietnam Era Vet Dr. Linda Spoonster Schwartz led the way

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 11:02

Episode 3207 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Era Vet Dr. Linda Schwartz and her service to our country. The featured story is titled: From Flight Nurse to Champion of Women Veterans: Dr. Linda … Continue reading →

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Episode 3206 – Son visits sites of his father and uncle deaths in Vietnam

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:41

Episode 3206 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the man who visited the sites of the death of his father and uncle in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: A father and uncle were killed … Continue reading →

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Episode 3205 – Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient James H. Monroe by Tara Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 7:58

Episode 3205 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient James H. Monroe with a story by Tara Ross. The featured story is titled: This Day in History: James H. Monroe's … Continue reading →

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Episode 3204 – Speed, Accuracy, and the Discipline of Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 16:06

Vietnam Vet George Kalergis Episode 3204 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about speed, accuracy, and the discipline of leadership. The featured story is titled: Best Battalion in the Army, it appeared on the Modern War … Continue reading →

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Episode 3203 – Modernizing Mission – How VVMF Strengthened Fundraising for the Next Generation

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 14:59

Episode 3203 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how the VVMF is adapting to the future for continued service to Vietnam Veterans. The featured story is titled: How the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund transformed fundraising … Continue reading →

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Episode 3202 – The Wall That Heals Brings Education and Remembrance to Belmont County

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 8:59

Episode 3202 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam War educational event coming to Bridgeport, WV. The featured story is titled: Educators urged to bring students to Wall That Heals in Belmont County and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3201 – Vietnam War Donut Dolly served 5 decades later in Poland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 10:43

Episode 3201 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam War Donut Dolly who served in Vietnam and 5 decades later in Poland. The featured story is titled Red Cross volunteer draws on ‘Donut Dolly' … Continue reading →

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Episode 3200 – Did Bob Dylan end the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 11:12

Episode 3200 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about whether Bob Dylan ended the Vietnam War. The featured story is titled whether Bob Dylan ended the Vietnam War and it appeared on the Far Out Magazine … Continue reading →

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Episode 3199 – Hamburger Hill movie highly rated in the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 10:24

Episode 3199 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the ratings of the movie Hamburger Hill in the UK. The featured story is titled ‘Forgotten' Vietnam War film that’s ‘more realistic’ than Platoon and Full Metal … Continue reading →

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Episode 3198 – Vietnam Vet Kenneth Barber received Vietnam War medals 50 years later

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:44

Episode 3198 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Kenneth Barber receiving his Vietnam War medals 50 years later. The featured story is titled Decades after war, Vietnam veteran finally honored for heroism and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3197 – Aussies discover Vietnam vacation delights

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 13:52

Episode 3197 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about what Australian vacationers have discovered in Vietnam. The featured story is titled Why Vietnam is Australia’s rising star destination and it appeared on the Bugle App website. … Continue reading →

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Episode 3196 – Big Veterans event coming to Shaw AFB in March

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 6:53

Episode 3196 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Shaw Air and Space Expo. The featured story is titled: Shaw Air and Space Expo returns this spring. It appeared on the Sumpter Item website and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3195 – Vietnam Vet Doug Miller and his Kit Carson Scout Buddy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 9:24

Episode 3195 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Doug Miller and his Kit Carson Scout buddy. The featured story is titled: This Day in History: Remembering the Kit Carson Scouts — A Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Episode 3194 – Vietnam Vet Kenneth A. Millman published “Memoirs of an Old Fart”

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 10:10

Episode 3194 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Kenneth Millman and his new book “Memoirs of an Old Fart”. The featured story is titled: Florida veteran, retired editor publishes memoir of life's adventures. … Continue reading →

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Episode 3193 – McNamara and the Fog of War

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2026 13:13

Episode 3193 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Robert S. McNamara and the Fog of War. The featured story is titled: The Fog of War (2003) Documentary Review: A Sobering Study of Intelligence, Guilt, and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3192 – Vietnam MoH Recipient Garfield Langford honored with documentary movie at Riverhead, NY

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 14:18

Episode 3192 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam MoH recipient Garfield Langford was honored in his home town. The featured story is titled: Film about Riverhead Medal of Honor recipient Garfield Langhorn Jr. … Continue reading →

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Episode 3191 – The Black Orion P-3 role in Vietnam

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 17:34

Episode 3191 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about The Black Orion P-3 role in Vietnam. The featured story is titled: The Black Orions, the P-3 Aircraft operated by CIA for Black Flights over China and … Continue reading →

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Episode 3190 – The Final MIG kill in Vietnam – a Comedy of errors

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 11:28

Episode 3190 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the final MIG kill in Vietnam – ‘ a comedy of errors'. The featured story is titled: F-4 pilot who scored the final USAF Vietnam MiG Kill … Continue reading →

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Episode 3189 – B-52 tail gunners scored two kills in the Vietnam War

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 15:42

Episode 3189 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the B-52 tail gunners who scored two kills in the Vietnam War. The featured story is titled: B-52 tail gunners scored two kills in the last bombing … Continue reading →

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Episode 3188 – SFC Eugene Ashley Jr, the Hero of Lang Vei

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 24:15

Episode 3188 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the attack on Lang Vei. The featured story is titled: North Vietnam's first major tank battle overran a Special Forces outpost. It appeared on the We Are … Continue reading →

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Episode 3187 – The Vietnam Veterans of America Pickup Program

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 7:21

Episode 3187 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam Veteran of America Pickup Program. The featured story is titled: How one donation pickup truck is fueling veterans' support – The donation truck changing veterans' … Continue reading →

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Episode 3186 – Marine Vietnam Vet Elbert Wingfield – Courage and Barbecue

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 9:21

Episode 3186 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Vietnam Vet Elbert Wingfield. The featured story is titled: Serving Those Who Serve: Mobile restaurant owner and Vietnam War hero always helps area veterans. It appeared … Continue reading →

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Episode 3185 – Marine Vietnam Vet Dennis Fisher published a book titled Then All Hell Broke Loose

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 13:38

Episode 3185 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Marine Vietnam Vet Dennis Fisher and his new book Then All Hell Broke Loose. The featured story is titled: Battle Ground man's new book recounts his time … Continue reading →

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Episode 3184 – Minigun Standardization Considered for U.S. Military

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2026 14:18

Episode 3184 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the future of miniguns use in the U.S. Military. The featured story is titled: New Common Minigun Variant To Replace All Existing Versions Eyed By U.S.. It … Continue reading →

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Episode 3183 – Vietnam Era Vet Keith Lawrence helps remember lost Vietnam Vets

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 8:03

Episode 3183 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam Era Vet Keith Lawrence is helping remember lost Vietnam Vets. The featured story is titled: 5 decades can't relieve all pain from Vietnam era. It … Continue reading →

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Episode 3182 – Remembering Hero Vietnam Vet Dwight Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 10:24

Episode 3182 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam hero Dwight Johnson. The featured story is titled: The Vietnam tank driver who ran into a burning tank to pull his friends out. It appeared on … Continue reading →

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Episode 3181 – Vietnam Veterans' Memorial to be built at Myrtle Beach, SC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 9:55

Episode 3181 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial being built at Myrtle Beach, SC. The featured story appeared in the Post and Courier of Myrtle Beach and is titled: ‘For all … Continue reading →

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Episode 3180 – Two Lawrenceburg, Indiana Vietnam Vets to be honored with bridge naming

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 6:14

Episode 3180 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a press release about how two Vietnam Veterans are being honored in Lawrence, Indiana. It is titled: State Rep. Garrett Bascom Authors Resolution to Honor Fallen Vietnam Soldiers. It was … Continue reading →

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Episode 3179 – Vietnam Vet Doug Miller tells about his toughest challenge in the War

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 10:47

Episode 3179 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Doug Miller and his toughest challenge in Vietnam. The featured story appeared in the Ashland County News and was submitted by Joe Lyons. Lyons reported … Continue reading →

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Episode 3178 – Vietnam Vet Steve Petty High Honored at Ocala, Florida

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 8:51

Episode 3178 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about how Vietnam Vet Steve Petty was honored at Ocala, FL. The featured story appeared in the Ocala News and was submitted by Jeremiah Delgado. Delgado reported that … Continue reading →

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Episode 3177 – The Plight of a Vietnam MIA Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 15:16

Episode 3177 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the plight of a Vietnam War MIA family. The featured story is titled: Oahu-based teams search for remains of missing troops from ‘Secret War' in Laos. It … Continue reading →

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Episode 3176 – Vietnam Vet Hugh Thompson – the True Hero of My Lai

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 25:12

Episode 3176 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Hugh Thompson – the true hero of the My Lai Massacre. The featured story is from Wikipedia. Hugh Clowers Thompson Jr. stands as one of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Episode 3175 – LTG William R. Peers, the CIA, the Fourth Division and the My Lai Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 16:21

Episode 3175 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about LTG William R. Peers. The featured story is titled: William R. Peers. It appeared on Wikipedia. General William Ray Peers stands as one of the most distinguished … Continue reading →

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Episode 3174 – Vietnam Vet Robert Hendricks tells why he hates Napalm

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 9:34

Episode 3174 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about why Vietnam Vet Robert Hendricks hates napalm. The featured story is titled: ‘I Never Want to See it Again.' Vietnam Soldier Recalls Deadly Napalm, Tet Offensive. It … Continue reading →

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Episode 3173 – A My Lai Introspection

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 11:20

Episode 3173 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the My Lai Massacre. The featured story is titled: MY LAI, AND ITS OMENS. It appeared on the Substack website and was submitted by Seymour Hersh. Hersh … Continue reading →

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Episode 3172 – 30 Vietnam Era Weapons that changed Warfare for years to come

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 26:29

Episode 3172 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the thirty weapons from the Vietnam War that revolutionized future warfare. The featured story is titled: 30 Vietnam-Era Weapons That Changed Warfare Forever. It appeared on the … Continue reading →

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Episode 3171 – Hmong Vietnam Vets – Shame on U.S.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 14:06

Episode 3171 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Hmong Vietnam Veterans, what they did for us in the Vietnam War and how they are being treated by us today. The featured story is titled: Hmong … Continue reading →

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Episode 3170 – 25th Division Vietnam Vet Mike Belkin spoke at Hernando County, FL Event

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 9:16

Episode 3170 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about 25th Division Vietnam Vet Mike Belkin. The featured story is titled: Vietnam War Veteran and Bronze Star Winner Addresses Glen Lakes Veterans & Friends. It appeared on … Continue reading →

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Episode 3169 – Hollywood Movie Exec Jim Fredrick on Full Metal Jacket, Rob Reiner and More

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 89:17

Episode 3169 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an interview with movie marketing expert Jim Fredrick and his career work and Andy Pham, a good friend of this podcast. In a world where movie marketers are the stars … Continue reading →

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Episode 3168 – Vietnam War Correspondent Peter Arnett Remembered

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 12:17

Episode 3168 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the renowned Vietnam War correspondent Peter Arnett. The featured story is titled: Peter Arnett, Journalist Who Braved the World’s War Zones, Dies. It appeared on the AARP … Continue reading →

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Episode 3167 – The Wall That Heals will appear in Ohio next year

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 9:20

Episode 3167 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of The Wall That Heals in Ohio next year. The featured story is titled: Replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall Visiting St. Clairsville Next Year. It … Continue reading →

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Episode 3166 – Vietnam Vet and Army Surgeon Dr. Harley Kelley tells his story

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 7:17

Episode 3166 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet and Army Doctor Dr. Harley Kelley. The featured story is titled: Veteran Army surgeon served in Vietnam, Persian Gulf and tried to get another tour at … Continue reading →

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Episode 3165 – Acclaimed novel The Sorrow Of War sells out in Vietnam

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 13:08

Episode 3165 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the controversial Vietnamese book The Sorrow of War. The featured story is titled: Acclaimed novel The Sorrow Of War sells out in Vietnam after viral controversy.. It … Continue reading →

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