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Ed Zielinski

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How did the rules of engagement in Vietnam affect helicopter pilot Rd Zielinski? He worked for Koreans and says that's all you need to know. He flew other missions and on one clandestine foray into Laos, he spotted two MIG fighter planes on a makeshift runway in the jungle. Could he be the first helicopter pilot ace? (2:20)

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He was days from going home so helicopter pilot Ed Zielinski had an easy resupply mission with a green co-pilot. They were done and heading back when the mayday call came in. Two Cobra pilots were down and fighting for their lives. He turned to the rookie and said, "OK, we're going to the war." (Caution:Coarse language) (9:29)

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When Ed Zielinski returned home from Vietnam, he took fire immediately, a spitball from an anti-war protestor. His entered a trying time in his life, but continuing to fly was a big help. He joined the National Guard and taught new helicopter pilots the real life skills they would need, the ones not in the book. (Caution: Coarse language) (6:38)

Edd Claunch

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In this chilling account, Edd Claunch describes how he felt about killing the Germans and a deadly incident among his fellow soldiers. (2:42)

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As American soldiers traveled through German villages, they took over and lived in the villagers' homes. Here Edd Claunch describes surprising reactions from German women and what they did next. (:55)

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The American soldiers tried to use code words to identify each other. In this chilling account, Edd Claunch describes the deadly tricks the Germans played on them. (2:24)

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Edd Claunch vividly describes the heavy artillery that he and his team of twelve men used to fight the Germans. He talks about foxholes, survival on the run, and outwitting the enemy. (3:32)

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Edd Claunch describes the strange lights of submarines surrounding his ship, how overtaking the Germans became a reality, and finding out what happened to his wounded brother. (2:48)

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As an infantryman, Edd Claunch received a special badge. He describes its significance and tells a story of how one soldier earned it. (2:09)

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As a replacement for soldiers killed in the "Battle of the Bulge," Edd Claunch headed for Germany at eighteen years old. Here he recalls his first life or death moments on the battlefield. (2:37)