Known as history’s first ‘living room war’, the Vietnam conflict is presented here with clarity, authority and insight. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner, Peter Arnett, and narrated by Richard Basehart, it’s seen through the eyes of key policymakers and fighting soldiers. The interviews, film clips, and commentary put this ‘police action’ into an illuminating perspective. “America in Vietnam” - gives an overall perspective of the shifting attitudes of the United States towards Vietnam, from the early liaison to the ultimate fall of Saigon. “Dien Bien Phu” - examines the French surrender at this crucial battle, and how it triggered 20 years of direct American involvement in Vietnam.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
37006
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
History → History
Television
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - United States
Television → Television series
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)