This video was made possible thanks to everyone on the Simple History Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simplehistory In the shadows of the Vietnam War, elite MACV-SOG teams carried out top-secret missions deep in enemy territory. Facing relentless danger, every member endured injury, giving the unit a 100% casualty rate. Discover the untold story of these fearless operatives. #VietnamWar #MACVSOG #SecretWar Check out our other Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdc6bs3I8s6Y4QE_3g3MZw Dis

MACV-SOG was one of the most notorious units in US military history. Nicknamed the 'Ghosts of the Jungle,' this black-ops unit reported directly to the Pentagon and was outside the normal chain of command. They were officially a studies and observations group to mislead the enemy and even US politicians. Missions included illegal cross-border raids into Cambodia and Laos, prisoner snatch operations, sabotage and reconnaissance missions, and psy-ops. Many of their operations remain classified tod