| Description |
1 online resource (7 video files (approximately 356 min.)) : sd., col. |
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digital rda |
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video file rda |
| Contents |
Episode 1 Indochina to U.S. Involvement Episode 2 Boots on the Ground Episode 3 War is Hell Episode 4 The Tet Offensive Episode 5 Prisoners of War Episode 6 Vietnamization Episode 7 The War Remembered. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Cast |
Narrated by Coby Batty. |
| Summary |
In 1965, the United States officially became involved in the conflict in Southeast Asia, where decades of turmoil had been building since the beginning of World War II. The fall of French Indochina and the spread of Communism catapulted the country into one of its longest and deadliest wars. The history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam is told in this 7-part documentary series. Featuring personal stories from veterans and detailing the battles, strategy, and politics of a war that consumed multiple U.S. Presidents. Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered is a chronicle of the tragedy that tested the strength of our country and forever changed the social and political landscape of the world. |
| Audience |
Rated TVPG. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Campaigns.
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Vietnam -- History -- 1945-1975.
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United States -- History, Military.
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United States -- History -- 1961-1969.
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United States -- History -- 1969-
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| Added Author |
Hershberger, Kevin R., director, producer.
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Irving, Christopher, screenwriter.
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Batty, Coby, narrator.
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hoopla digital.
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| Music No. |
MWT11428535 |
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