Dark Things the Viet Cong Did to Captured M60 Gunners

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Dark Things the Viet Cong Did to Captured M60 Gunners The M60 machine gun became one of the most iconic weapons of the Vietnam War. Soldiers called it “The Pig,” a name that perfectly described its power, weight, and personality. It fired the 7.62 NATO round with devastating effect and could decide whether a patrol lived or died. This video tells the true story of the M60 in Vietnam. You will see how it was designed after the German MG42, how it worked in the field, and why it earned such a love-hate reputation among American troops. From long jungle patrols to close ambushes, M60 gunners faced extreme danger carrying the weapon that made them both heroes and prime targets. We also look at what made the M60 unique, why it jammed or ran away, and how it still influenced modern machine guns for decades. Stay until the end to learn the full story of the M60, its combat history, and the soldiers who carried it through the hardest battles of the Vietnam War. Chapters: 00:00 – Ambush at the border 01:00 – What the M60 is 03:06 – “The Pig” in Vietnam 05:49 – Targeted gunners, hard lessons 09:30 – Mods, runaways, and fates