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Vietnam: A Television History

Season 1 Episode 7: Tet 1968

The lunar New Year witnessed a devastating enemy offensive that severely weakened the Vietcong, ultimately resulting in the collapse of their efforts to overthrow the Saigon government. This marked the start of the US military's gradual withdrawal from Vietnam.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Roots of a War

1. Roots of a War

Aired: Oct 4, 1983

The end of World War II marked the return of French rule to Indochina, but af...

Episode 7 Tet 1968

7. Tet 1968

Aired: Nov 8, 1983

The lunar New Year witnessed a devastating enemy offensive that severely weak...

Episode 9 Cambodia and Laos

9. Cambodia and Laos

Aired: Nov 22, 1983

Next episode, Vietnam's smaller neighbors are pulled into the war, facing dev...

Episode 11 Homefront USA

11. Homefront USA

Aired: Dec 6, 1983

Despite turmoil and bloodshed, the US suffered heavy losses, failed to achiev...

Episode 13 Legacies

13. Legacies

Aired: Dec 20, 1983

Exploring the profound and lasting impact of the Vietnam War on American hist...

Info about Vietnam: A Television History

Network: PBS

Genres:War, Documentary, History