The Vietnam War
3 Episodes
The Vietnam War was one of the most brutal and divisive conflicts of the 20th century. This collection explores its political roots, the devastation it caused, and the people - soldiers, leaders, and civilians - who lived and died in it. From the rise of Ngô Đình Diệm to the tragedies of Mỹ Lai and Sơn Thắng, these stories reveal a war that forever changed nations and generations.
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My Lai Massacre: When U.S. Troops Turned on Vietnamese Civilians
Episode 1
On 16 March 1968, U.S. soldiers entered the Vietnamese village of Mỹ Lai expecting Viet Cong fighters. Instead, they encountered civilians - women, children, and the elderly. What followed became the worst atrocity committed by American forces in the 20th century. This documentary examines the ma...
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Vietnamese President Washington Couldn’t Control: Rise & Fall of Ngo Dinh Diem
Episode 2
Ngô Đình Diệm rose from a Catholic elite family to become South Vietnam’s first president in 1955. Backed by U.S. support, he built an authoritarian regime marked by corruption, religious repression, and authoritarian rule. His refusal to compromise with Buddhists and critics led to unrest and ul...
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Vietnam’s Hidden Horror: The Son Thang Massacre (1970)
Episode 3
On February 19, 1970, five U.S. Marines entered the South Vietnamese village of Sơn Thắng seeking revenge for an ambush that killed their comrades. Believing the village harbored Viet Cong, they executed sixteen unarmed women and children. The massacre, quickly exposed and investigated, became on...
