Devastating NAPALM Accident that K*LLED Our Own Men

About this video

A combat veteran recounts a devastating friendly fire incident during a battle where his unit was surrounded. He describes how a napalm strike, called in by his major to support their position, accidentally hit his company’s perimeter, killing about 20 of his own men and severely affecting morale. The guest also briefly discusses other experiences including severe water shortages, the arrival of reinforcements that turned the tide of battle, and encounters with wildlife in the combat zone.

Key takeaways

• The guest describes a friendly fire napalm strike that killed approximately 20 of his own men when the aircraft dropped ordnance across, rather than parallel to, their perimeter
• The guest explains that napalm burns at extremely high temperatures and causes devastating injuries, with those not killed instantly suffering horrific burns that even morphine could not relieve
• The major who called in the strike was deeply affected by the incident despite it not being his fault, illustrating how survivors process trauma and guilt differently

Episode details: published March 9, 2025 · 3.4K views · 6:36 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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