Discover the untold story of PBR (Patrol Boat River) crews who fought guerrilla warfare in Vietnam’s deadly waterways. These US Navy sailors navigated the Mekong Delta’s treacherous rivers at high speeds, facing constant Viet Cong ambushes with minimal armor protection. Known as “river rats,” these brave men turned aluminum patrol boats into formidable weapons platforms, using twin fifty-caliber machine guns to combat enemy forces in their own territory.
This historical documentary explores the dangerous brown water navy operations that defined riverine warfare during the Vietnam War. Learn about the courage, tactics, and sacrifices of these often-forgotten naval warriors.
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