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Bruce Nagel; Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
A Sneak Preview from Prairie Public's Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
Bruce Nagel was one of the Marines sent into Vietnam at the end of the war after the North Vietnamese broke truce and invaded across the demilitarized zone.
You spend hours, days, weeks of sheer boredom and then 15 seconds of terror.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: White Shield, ND
Primary Location During Vietnam: Bien Hoa, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Dates of Service: 1970 - 1973
Unit: E-5 Sargent
About Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
The Vietnam War defined a generation. It changed the lives of people who fought in it and who fought against it, leaving an indelible mark on millions of people.
To document how this turbulent time shaped life in the prairie region, Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will inspire Minnesotans and North Dakotans to remember and share stories, recognize bravery, honor those lost, express reasons for dissent, and foster understanding of the lasting impact of war.
Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will shine a light on the experiences of the many North Dakotans and Minnesotans whose lives were changed:
• The men and women who served in Southeast Asia
• The families who were left behind, caught in social conflict
• The people who protested and, in some cases, resisted the war
• The refugees who fled their war torn country to make a new home on the prairie
Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years premieres November 2017 on Prairie Public
and on demand on the Prairie Public YouTube channel.
Story Themes: BIen Hoa, Combat, Demilitarized Zone, DMZ, Geneva Convention, Prairie Memories, Rocket, The Vietnam War Years
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