The Clash at Ia Drang
Bob Edwards
DESCRIPTION
From November 14-18, 1965, Soldiers from the First Cavalry Division fought in the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam. In his interview, Bob Edwards discusses his role in that battle as the Commander of C Company 1/7 Cavalry up to the point when he was wounded. He covers training with the 11th Air Assault Division (Test) at Fort Benning, and deploying to the II Corps Area of Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).
VIDEO DETAILS
| conflicts | Vietnam War |
| topics | Leadership Teamwork Wartime Decisions Camaraderie Military Techniques |
| interviewer | Mark Frankel |
| date | 27 April 2011 |
BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
| name | Bob Edwards |
| institution | Lafayette College |
| graduation year | 1960 |
| service | Infantry |
| unit | C Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry |
| service dates | 1960 1983 |
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