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Episode 061: 1965-03-12 | Rockets and Radio
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In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Bill writes about receiving his birthday present from home, his first troop lift mission since joining the Cobra platoon, and the strange comfort of listening to Radio Peking's propaganda broadcasts. His amusement at the hostile messages offers a glimpse into how soldiers coped with the psychological pressures of war.
Accompanied by a powerful photo of a medevac helicopter unloading a wounded soldier onto an ambulance, today's episode explores the role of psychological warfare—both in the skies and over the airwaves—during the Vietnam War.
What’s Covered:
- Bill's first troop lift mission with the Cobras
- Firing the "hog" rocket system for the first time
- Radio Peking's propaganda broadcasts
- Psychological warfare from both sides of the conflict
📷 Featured Photo: Medevac helicopter unloading a wounded soldier onto an ambulance, taken on the tarmac at an airfield.
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