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The firsthand experiences of thirteen Americans during the Vietnam War. The thirteen Americans retell their stories in Vietnam paired with found footage from the battlefield.

First Aired

2011-11-08
Last Aired

2011-11-10
Creator

Sammy Jackson
Genre

Documentary, War & Politics
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

History

Keywords:

vietnam war

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Season 1

1. The Beginning (1964-1965)

In 1965, Operation Rolling Thunder roars across the skies over North Vietnam and the first U.S. ground...More

In 1965, Operation Rolling Thunder roars across the skies over North Vietnam and the first U.S. ground troops land in the South. American soldiers are outnumbered in the Ia Drang Valley, the first major battle of the war.Less

45mins 2011-11-08

2. Search & Destroy (1966-1967)

American troops launch widespread "search and destroy" operations; body count, not territory, becomes ...More

American troops launch widespread "search and destroy" operations; body count, not territory, becomes the measure of success in Vietnam. Charles Brown fights for survival on the bloody slopes of Hill 875 and at home, the American public begins to question U.S. military strategy.Less

45mins 2011-11-08

3. The Tet Offensive (1968)

The enemy gains ground when the massive Tet Offensive catches the Americans by surprise. At Khe Sanh a...More

The enemy gains ground when the massive Tet Offensive catches the Americans by surprise. At Khe Sanh and Pleiku, U.S. troops are under siege. Americans mount a counteroffensive but the shock of the assault ignites anti-war fervor at home.Less

45mins 2011-11-09

4. An Endless War (1968-1969)

The turmoil of 1968 helps Nixon win the presidency. Troop strength in Vietnam peaks and the draft acce...More

The turmoil of 1968 helps Nixon win the presidency. Troop strength in Vietnam peaks and the draft accelerates. Karl Marlantes endures bitter jungle fighting on Hill 484, and draftee Arthur Wiknik gets a grim introduction to combat on "Hamburger Hill". But shortly after "winning" both hills, US troops abandon them.Less

45mins 2011-11-09

5. A Changing War (1969-1970)

Troop withdrawals begin as the Americans train their ARVN allies to take over the war. Gery Benedetti ...More

Troop withdrawals begin as the Americans train their ARVN allies to take over the war. Gery Benedetti patrols the hostile waters of the Mekong Delta. James Anderson leads a battalion into Cambodia after Nixon's controversial order. Don DeVore struggles to survive a fierce night attack, and Anne Purcell gets promising news about her husband.Less

45mins 2011-11-10

6. Peace with Honor (1971-1975)

Bob Clewell's helicopter crew comes under intense fire in one of the final operations of the war. Joe ...More

Bob Clewell's helicopter crew comes under intense fire in one of the final operations of the war. Joe Galloway returns to Vietnam and in Washington, D.C., Barry Romo throws down his medals in protest. The last American troops return home and POW wife Anne Purcell awaits word of her husband's fate. The fall of Saigon brings the unification of Vietnam.Less