The Battle of Hue, Vietnam Pt1 221064-02 | Footage Farm

For broadcast quality material of this reel or for information about our Public Domain collection, contact us at info@footagefarm.co.uk Vietnamese government film covering battle for the city of Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive [American narration]. Titles. VS city under siege - Vietnamese troops running - explosions - bomb-damaged temple. Vars good shots inc. CUs Vietcong soldiers filmed by captured South Vietnamese Army photographer - armed guerrillas towards camera & around old citadel. Civilians fleeing as Communists advance; very young soldier past abandoned buildings; soldiers breaking into house; civilians running up road, possessions in cart. LS houses set on fire - VO says in retaliation for locals fleeing. 09:12:50 AARVN counterattack on Vietcong stronghold in citadel: F-4 fighters fly over; building w/ sign 'Bo Tu-Lenh Su-Doan'. South Vietnamese infantry down street followed by refugees wanting protection; troops returning fire on enemy; support jets above; Marines advance into Communist line - heavy gunfire heard; CUs infantry firing from empty buildings - troops wearing gas masks; AARVN officers plan next attack. 09:15:50 Government troops across ruined wall of citadel. VS dead Vietcong guerrillas in foxholes among rubble; troops examine captured VC weapons inc. anti-aircraft gun; CUs corpses. Continued... Vietnam War; 1968; [NB Content good but scratched in parts.]