Operation Ivory Coast: The Daring 1970 POW Rescue Mission"

Did you know that one of the most daring rescue missions of the Vietnam War took place in 1970? Operation Ivory Coast was a bold attempt to rescue American POWs held at the Son Tay prison camp near Hanoi. On November 21st, a team of 56 US Army Green Berets, led by Colonel Arthur "Bull" Simons, launched a nighttime raid using helicopters and C-130 aircraft. The mission's execution was flawless, with Green Berets neutralizing guards and securing the camp in just 27 minutes. However, they discovered the prisoners had been relocated months earlier. Despite not rescuing any POWs, the operation displayed extraordinary bravery and precision. Subscribe for more.