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12 Episodes 1999 - 1999
Episode 1
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
"Dien Bien Phu: The Legacy" recalls the 1954 battle that ended France's colonial aspirations in Indochina. Included are strategies of opposing forces during the 56-day seige of the French stronghold in northern Vietnam, which resulted in the surrender of 10,000 troops to Viet Minh guerrillas.
Episode 2
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
"The Undeclared War." In the aftermath of the French disaster at Dien Bien Phu, U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia grows as the Viet Cong threatens stability in the region. Included: the formation of the Green Berets.
Episode 3
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
The success of Viet Cong guerrillas in 1965 leads the U.S. to protect its interests in Southeast Asia by deploying troops to Vietnam. Included: interviews with veterans and military commanders.
Episode 4
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
Expanding its presence in Vietnam in 1966, the U.S. sets up patrols in the south to draw out Viet Cong guerrillas but are unable to force the enemy into decisive battle. Included: veterans recall missions to uncover Viet Cong bases. Also: the political climate in Saigon.
Episode 5
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
Viet Cong incursions within the demilitarized zone prompt America's military brass to reinforce key bases throughout the south, unaware the North Vietnamese were planning an all-out assault for early 1968. Included: combat footage; comments from veterans.
Episode 6
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
During the Tet Offensive, Viet Cong guerillas are aided by North Vietnamese forces in a concerted offensive against major cities and bases in the south during the Tet holiday of January 1968. Included: the effect on American political attitudes towards the war; the tactical outcome of the offensive.
Episode 7
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
Unlike the two world wars and the many before, the conflict in Vietnam was void of a so-called front line. Battles were fought in pockets of resistance, with troops dropped in by helicopter. What did exist was the section of the country dividing the North from the South known as the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone). This was often an arena of heavy combat, and Battlefield Vietnam: War on the DMZ highlights such furious fighting as "Operation Hastings" and "Operation Prairie."
Episode 8
60 mins
Episode 9
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
The U.S. military's bombing of North Vietnam between 1965-73 is recalled. Included: the impact of the bombings on the Communist war effort in the North; comments from veterans and politicians.
Episode 10
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
Operation Rolling Thunder, the U.S. bombing of North Vietnam in an attempt to break the Communist supply train to the Viet Cong and bring an end to the war. Included: interviews with veterans.
Episode 11
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
Fierce battles between South Vietnamese and North Vietnamese armies between 1972-75 coincide with America's withdrawal from Southeast Asia, leaving the South to fight on alone against Communist invaders. Included: combat footage.
Episode 12
Fri, Jan 1, 1999 120 mins
"The Fall of Saigon." The withdrawal of the U.S. from Southeast Asia leaves the South Vietnamese with a well-equipped army, but its lack of skilled leadership leads to disaster in 1975 when the Communists win the war and unite the country. Included: combat footage; comments from veterans.