Videos tagged with Covert Warfare

This YouTube video features Dale Hanson, a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran and Green Beret, discussing his experiences with MACV-SOG, an elite special operations unit. He details the extreme dangers of their reconnaissance missions deep behind enemy lines, highlighting the unit's very high casualty rate. Hanson shares personal anecdotes from his memoir, "Born Twice," touching on combat, survival, and the lack of recognition for SOG soldiers. The conversation also delves into his diverse post-military career as a sculptor, MENSA member, martial artist, author, and pilot, emphasizing his advocacy for honoring veterans' sacrifices and preserving military history.

This episode details the devastating Battle of Khasham where Russian mercenaries, primarily from the Wagner Group, were annihilated by US forces. Marat Gabidullin, a former Wagner fighter, recounts the event and the group's origins, recruitment tactics, and operations in Syria. The discussion highlights the strategic importance of oil fields and the internal friction within Russian military structures.