In 1968, The Viet Cong Attacked Firebase Burt. It Was A HUGE Mistake.

In 1968, The Viet Cong Attacked Firebase Burt. It Was A HUGE Mistake.

This documentary explores the high-stakes strategy of Operation Yellowstone, the frantic 12-hour warning provided by a fallen recon officer, and the terrifying moment American artillerymen leveled their howitzer tubes to fire Beehive rounds directly across their own perimeter.

Featured Interview

This episode features an exclusive segment from Oliver Stone via the Joe Rogan Experience (#1511), where the Oscar-winning director recounts his firsthand experience waking up to the aftermath of the battle and how it shaped his cinematic vision of the war.

Primary Historical Sources
Vietnam Triple Deuce Association: Battle of FSB Burt

C/3/22 Infantry Association: FSB Burt After-Action Reports

25th Infantry Division: Tropic Lightning News (Jan 22, 1968)

National Archives: Vietnam War Combat Footage

Literature: Red Thunder, Tropic Lightning by Eric M. Bergerud; Chasing the Light by Oliver Stone.

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