Gun Trucks of Vietnam

"Celebrate the unsung bad boys of Vietnam: the gun trucks."

From M16 rifles to Huey helicopters, the Vietnam War launched weapons that went on to become legendary. This is the untold story of one such weapon built not by the Pentagon, but by teenage soldiers trying to keep themselves alive: the gun truck. Through interviews and home movies, meet the U.S. Army's unsung heroes: the self-made, five-ton, moving monsters that defended convoys from enemy attack and went on to influence today's combat tactics.

Release Date

November 11, 2018

Status

Released

Original Title

Gun Trucks of Vietnam

Runtime

51min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Smithsonian Channel