OSCAR-8 Disaster: A Secret Vietnam War Target that Went Totally FUBAR

The operation had gone FUBAR. The Hatchet Team of American and South Vietnamese commandos was encircled by a superior enemy force, as usual. Except that, this time, they were entirely pinned down, and air support was no longer an option due to the dozens of anti-aircraft guns in the area. Although their primary objective of destroying the NVA´s 559th Transportation Group’s forward headquarters was partially achieved, their High-Value Target, General Giap, one of the highest-ranking and most experienced North Vietnamese officers, had escaped without a scratch. Barely half of the 80 men force had survived the initial incursion, and several aircraft had been shot down. As the flames and debris covered the zone, the commandos, and their allies desperately tried to fight their way out with the scarce ammunition they had left. Their sole hope was one last airstrike that could give them a respite amid infinite waves of NVAs. - As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -