The Vietnam War (2017)

Miniseries

TV-MA

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A documentary series chronicling the Vietnam War through archival footage and firsthand accounts from soldiers, civilians, and leaders on all sides, tracing its origins, major events, and enduring impact on the United States and Vietnam.

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10 Episodes

Déjà Vu (1858-1961)
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Déjà Vu (1858-1961)After a century of French occupation, Vietnam emerges independent but divided into North and South.
Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)
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Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)As a communist insurgency gains strength, JFK wrestles with American involvement in South Vietnam.
The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)
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The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)With South Vietnam near collapse, LBJ begins bombing the North and sends US troops to the South.
Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)
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Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)1966-67: With U.S. troop levels surging, Gen. Westmoreland's war of attrition drives search-and-destroy missions and heavy bombardment, while North Vietnam adapts and soldiers on both sides grapple with the mounting human cost.
This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967)
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This Is What We Do (July 1967-December 1967)July-December 1967: As U.S. Marines endure deadly North Vietnamese ambushes and artillery near the DMZ, casualties and body counts soar while Washington insists victory in Vietnam is still within reach.
Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968)
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Things Fall Apart (January 1968-July 1968)Shaken by the Tet Offensive, assassinations and unrest, America seems to be coming apart.
The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)
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The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)From June 1968 to May 1969, public support for the war erodes as draft-age Americans face wrenching choices, turmoil grips U.S. politics, and the conflict's brutality deepens for soldiers and civilians on all sides.
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)
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The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)Nixon withdraws troops but when he sends forces into Cambodia the antiwar movement reignites.
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)
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A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)From 1970 to 1973, as South Vietnam fights with shrinking U.S. support, Nixon and Kissinger search for an exit strategy while antiwar protests and bitter divisions test ideas of loyalty, patriotism, and sacrifice.
The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)
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The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)After the Paris Peace Accords, U.S. troops depart and South Vietnam fights on. As the conflict enters its final phase, Americans and Vietnamese confront homecomings, loss, and how the war will be remembered.