As the North Vietnamese army closed in on Saigon fifty years ago, U.S. forces, personnel and South Vietnamese civilians struggled to evacuate to American ships offshore. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on what became the largest helicopter evacuation in history, and talks with former service members who were on the ground and in the air during the Vietnam War. | CBS Sunday Morning

Today marks 50 years since the Fall of Saigon. This iconic footage captures the historic moment North Vietnamese tanks crashed through the gates of Saigon's Presidential Palace, marking the dramatic end of the Republic of Vietnam in 1975. Australian journalist Neil Davis was the only Western reporter to capture the moment, courageously documenting this pivotal event on film. The camera Neil used, along with various other personal items, are currently on display in the Australian War Memorial’s t

Fall of Saigon, mass evacuation Crowd of people and traffic on street as they try to leave the city as the North Vietnamese take over Saigon / people, including the ITN Television News crew, climbing into the US embassy compound / people packed into the grounds of the US embassy compound / US military helicopters landing to evacuate people to ships in the South China Sea, US Marines / people boarding helicopters SOUTH CHINA SEA: helicopter landing on US aircraft carrier. Fall of Saigon, mass eva

Incredible footage captures the unwavering courage and brotherhood of an American platoon deep in the jungles of Vietnam. Under relentless enemy fire and grueling conditions, these soldiers embody the sacred principle of leaving no man behind. Risking their own lives, they undertake a perilous mission to recover their fallen comrades, ensuring each receives a proper burial. The raw, emotional scenes showcase their selflessness, determination, and unshakable loyalty as they navigate treacherous t