The Clash at Ia Drang

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).