Brothers in War

Dear Remaining 4th Platoon Members, I liked the movie and rated it very high, but I really don't understand why everything was about the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd platoons. I understand they took the heaviest fire but the 4th was the first platoon hit. Maybe 7 guys in a plastic boat from the 4th platoon aren't worth mentioning? Although mentioned in the book, this important detail was omitted in the movie. Captain Lind mentioned his 1st, 2nd, & 3rd platoons, but the 4th platoon was also there. Kenny Frakes (4th platoon) was the only one mentioned, but we lost many other brothers from our platoon. I was FDC replacement from 4th division (June 1967) my friend Kenny Frakes and I worked together plotting until he got killed. Paris Fadden

This documentary brought to life the experiences and tremendous hardships our Vietnam vets endured during the Vietnam War, and the despicable Jane Fonda groupies they came home to. Being married to a Vietnam vet who would never talk about the war to me, left me in the dark, so to speak. This movie spoke volumes and helped me understand what I needed to understand; why he came back like he did, and why I, too, and his children, were now also victims of this war. To have the vets from Charlie Company actually give their 1st hand accounts of what they lived, and how, was incredibly moving and educational for me. I don't think I've ever seen another movie that captured this as well as hearing it from the mouths of the vets who were actually there.

Quite a lot of my personal interview for the Book "Boys of 67" and subsequently "Brothers in War had to be edited and dropped because I cried through most of it,(the interview).I am a real man grandfather and husband, I cry about nothing, but the emotional wounds of that war Vietnam are still fresh inside me 47 years later, Lou Reda productions really captured the essence of what the author Andrew Weist wanted to convey and it really hits at the gut of what Charlie Company's war in Vietnam was all about, not pretty but the whole ugly truth. As John Young a Squad leader so well stated at the end of the special, what ever your views are on the war don't judge me if you weren't there. We are proud to have severed our country and we honor our fallen brothers and sister in war.

John H Bradfield Jr. 3rd Platoon C/Co 4th/47th Inf 9th Infantry Div (pointman).

I watched the movie, saw the TRUENESS of the events, the action, the bravery, and the Heartache and pain of those soldiers.

To hear the story's, i got to know them as well (to some degree) and it pained me when they were killed.

I was in Vietnam in 67-68, and know first hand of the lay of the land, and the VC activity. I was not in the infantry, and can only THANK THOSE WHO WERE, for their Bravery everyday.............The film showed that side as well.

What the soldiers did when faced with over whelming odds..............GREAT LEADERS, Both in Officers and NCO, and those not NCO's.

A movie to watch. Many THANKS AS WELL TO CHARLIE SHEEN.

Thank You Charlie for supporting our MILITARY..............

Dan

This film was extremely well done and wrought with emotion. It brings to life a time many of us have long forgotten or chose to forget. I have heard stories from friends and loved ones about their experience in Vietnam, but nothing affected me as much as watching this film. Hearing the stories of these men along with their home movies and archival war footage makes it that much more real to the viewer and something that cannot be denied. It doesn't paint a pretty picture of war. The men confess their fears and doubts of readiness going into combat. They express the depth of their feelings about doing things they could never imagine possible. I consider myself fortunate to have seen this film, and only found out about it through one of the survivors in the film posting an announcement on his class reunion Facebook page. I hope the film will be shown again on major networks with some promotion ahead of time. People…of all ages…need to see it! Kudos to everyone involved in the making of this film, especially the survivors! I hope this film is submitted to the Sundance Film Festival in June to gain the recognition it so well deserves.