The Long Night

The Long Night

July 10, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 119

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The episode features a road trip to visit the graves of soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, highlighting their bravery and the stories of surviving veterans.

In EP118, "The Void," we joined Mark Coonrad on a road trip to visit the graves of three men who died serving with the 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division — the "Braves." Heavily engaged in the Central Highlands, this unit earned high commendations for its bravery and combat effectiveness, and enduring legendary battles like Dak To. In this conclusion, we hear from Jim Wytko, one of the surviving Braves who's still around to tell their story.

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