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Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! PUEDES ENVIAR TUS COMENTARIOS A : http://antenahistoria.jimdo.com/contacto/ En 1963 173ª Brigada aerotransportada fue reactivada en Okinawa tomando el mando de la misma el general de brigada Ellis W. Williamson que la sometió a un duro entrenamiento y numerosos lanzamientos en paracaídas, lo que les llevó a recibir el sobrenombre de "Sky Soldiers". Tendrán una actuación estelar en Vietnam en la toma de la colina 875. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
173rd Airborne Brigade, part 3. Finishing up this series on the Sky Soldiers in honor of my Dad. This is the final years of the Brigades combat in Vietnam, Operation Washington-Green goes into effect. Also I talk about what is happening outside of the 173rd that is a black eye on the US Army. The Sky Soldiers would be inactive for a long time, until Operation Iraqi Freedom and they will be flying again! Thank you for taking this journey with me as I have been honored to learn about this amazing Brigade of "Flying Butterknives"! "Airborne! All the way! And then Some!" Enjoy Michael
The 173rd Airborne Brigade, part 2. Dedicated to my Dad and all those who served in the armed forces this Veterans Day. This episodes follows the Sky Soldiers as they move into the deep jungle of Vietnam and into the bloodiest battles they will fight. Their training will be put to the test as they encounter the North Vietnamese Army, tactics that they used against the Viet Cong will not be as effective against the PAVN. They will come to learn what the Hill Fights are all about and it will become very personal to all those in the Army that fought in the Hills of Vietnam. Enjoy Michael
The 173rd Airborne Brigade, part 1. This is a two part series dedicated to my Adopted Dad who recently passed away. He is one of these amazing Sky Soldiers. This is the beginning of their 100 year history in the United States Army. Starting off as Infantry in 1917, they would be recreated into one of the greatest forces of paratroopers in the world. I am honored to be to learn of their history and share it with you. Enjoy Michael
Sky Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct exercise September Heat. Produced by Airman First Class Deven Schultz