Vietnam Marine Explains Why M60 Gunners Had 7 Seconds to Live

Shawn Ryan and Johnnie Clark discuss what it was like to be an 18-year-old Marine M60 machine gunner in Vietnam, where machine gunners were considered the number one target once a firefight started. Johnnie breaks down the reality of carrying hundreds of rounds through the jungle, keeping the M60 running without spare barrels, and firing until the barrel turned red hot and white hot in the middle of battle. He also reflects on how critical the gun was to keeping Marines alive, the brutal conditions that destroyed gear and clothing, and the weapons he carried.

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