Videos About the Battle

A frame by frame account of what happened on Hill 902, presented by Ken Pitetti. A detailed presentation of the fierce battle fought by Charlie Company on Hill 902 during the Ripcord campaign.

A comprehensive overview of the key facts about the Battle of Firebase Ripcord — the battle that the military discouraged the media from covering.

An improved video account of the Siege of Firebase Ripcord, documenting the battle that cost 138 American lives in the summer of 1970.

Oliver North's War Stories segment featuring the story of Alpha Company at Firebase Ripcord — one of the rare times this battle received national television coverage.

The National Geographic Channel's "Inside the Vietnam War" features the story of Firebase Ripcord, including the experiences of Alpha Company and the men who fought there.

A moving tribute to Sergeant Mark Draper, honoring his sacrifice at Firebase Ripcord on the 50th anniversary of the battle.

A trailer for the two-DVD, four-hour set honoring the Army Combat Cameramen who documented Firebase Ripcord and the troops they filmed. You'll hear the cameramen's stories and see the footage they captured.

The official trailer for "The Ghosts of Ripcord" documentary, featuring interviews with Ripcord veterans and the story of the battle that was hidden from the American public.

An interview from the book signing of "Remembering Firebase Ripcord" by Chris Brady, featuring over 100 interviews with Ripcord veterans preserving their firsthand accounts.