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The Vietnam War
War & PoliticsDocumentaryDrama
At a cost of more than 3.1 million lives, the Vietnam War remains America’s longest and most controversial conflict. It was also the first war brought into homes through television, as journalists reported directly from the frontlines. Americans witnessed major events such as the Tet Offensive, the 77-day Battle of Khe Sanh, and key engagements at Ia Drang Valley, Con Thien, and Dak To. This 2-disc collection from The History Channel chronicles the war from the arrival of U.S. advisors in 1959 to the evacuation of the American Embassy in 1975. Featuring archival footage, CBS News reports, and interviews with historians and veterans, it explores the military strategies, political decisions, and the daily experiences of American servicemen and women.
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Episodes
8 Episodes
011. America Enters the War
As Cold War tensions escalate, the United States deepens its involvement in Vietnam. This episode traces the events and political decisions that transformed America from providing military advisors to committing combat troops, examining the strategy of containment, the Gulf of Tonkin incident, and the growing conflict that would become one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history. Featuring archival footage, news reports, and interviews with historians and veterans, it explores the early years of America's war in Vietnam.
022. Tet in Saigon and Hue
The surprise Tet Offensive of 1968 shocks American and South Vietnamese forces. Fierce fighting erupts in Saigon and the ancient city of Hue, demonstrating the determination of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces while dramatically changing public opinion about the war in the United States.
033. Ringing Down the Curtain
As casualties mount and support for the war declines, American leaders search for a path out of Vietnam. Military operations continue while diplomatic negotiations and domestic protests increase pressure to end U.S. involvement.
044. The End Game
The final years of the Vietnam War unfold as American forces withdraw and South Vietnam struggles to survive. The episode follows the collapse of Saigon in 1975 and the dramatic evacuation of the U.S. Embassy, bringing America's longest war to an end.
055. LBJ and Vietnam: In the Eye of the Storm
An in-depth look at President Lyndon B. Johnson's leadership during the Vietnam War. Using archival footage and historical analysis, the documentary explores the difficult political and military decisions that shaped the escalation of the conflict.
066. Command Decisions: Tet Offensive
Military commanders and political leaders confront one of the war's defining moments. The documentary analyzes the planning, execution, and consequences of the Tet Offensive, revealing how strategic decisions influenced both the battlefield and public perception.
077. Unsung Heroes: The Battle of Khe Sanh
During the 77-day siege of Khe Sanh, U.S. Marines and their allies endure relentless attacks under harsh conditions. Through archival footage and veterans' accounts, the episode highlights the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who defended the remote combat base.
088. Battlefield Diaries: Ia Drang Valley
Veterans recount the first major engagement between U.S. Army forces and the North Vietnamese Army in the Ia Drang Valley. Combining firsthand testimony with archival footage, the episode examines the tactics, challenges, and lasting impact of one of the war's most significant battles.