A look at the complex and tumultuous history of US involvement in the Vietnam War.
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's documentary series, THE VIETNAM WAR, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential and controversial events in American history. The series explores the human dimensions of the war through testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including combatants and civilians from North and South Vietnam.
Aired: Sep 17, 2017 Vietnam gains independence from nearly a century of French colonial rule, but...
2. Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)
Aired: Sep 18, 2017The United States weighs its level of involvement in South Vietnam as communi...
3. The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)
Aired: Sep 19, 2017The next episode unfolds as President Lyndon B. Johnson takes decisive action...
4. Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)
Aired: Sep 20, 2017American air power is challenged as North Vietnamese troops successfully navi...
5. This Is What We Do (July-December 1967)
Aired: Sep 21, 2017As casualties mount on both sides, American soldiers face deadly ambushes and...
6. Things Fall Apart (January-June 1968)
Aired: Sep 24, 2017As the Tet Offensive unleashes chaos and violence, American trust in Presiden...
7. The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)
Aired: Sep 25, 2017Next episode, the struggle for identity intensifies as young Americans face d...
8. The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)
Aired: Sep 26, 2017As the war in Vietnam winds down, a new controversy erupts when President Nix...
9. A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)
Aired: Sep 27, 2017The South Vietnamese continue to battle independently, suffering devastating ...
10. The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)
Aired: Sep 28, 2017Civil war continues in Vietnam as President Richard Nixon resigns. After Nort...
Main Cast
Remember
Extended Look
No Single Truth
Current Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom
Genres:War, Documentary, History
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