The primary North Vietnamese defeat mechanism to subdue the South Vietnamese was its invasion down Lao's Ho Chi Minh Trail from 1959 to 1975. The U.S. knew this invasion down the trail was the primary military problem confronting its effort, but failed to place combat troops in Laos to stop the invasion. This video explains why the U.S. failed in its effort to confront the problem, details the primary proponents of the strategy, and shows why the U.S. would have been at a distinct advantage by placing troops into Laos to confront this invasion.

Another set of pilots, the clandestine U.S. Air Force Ravens, flew in Laos with one of the highest casualty rates of the entire Indochina War. You can see videos on them Ravens I: Mission and Men [ Ссылка ] and Ravens II: Their Stories [ Ссылка ]. You can also learn more on the Secret War in Laos from Dr. Carter's video "What was the Secret War in Laos?" [ Ссылка ].

John Horan, gracious financial benefactor and supporter to memorializing Lao War veterans, sponsor of the The Lao-Hmong Memorial in Colorado, says: "I've seen and read a lot on the U.S. Secret War and your video is the most complete and concise review of all." The United States Air Force Museum at Dayton Ohio says this video is the most accurate and complete account of the Laos Secret War.

A special video on this channel is Laos Secret War Pilot: Lee Gossett. [ Ссылка ] Lee flew for Air America, a contract airline for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Continental Air (CASI)

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