Turning Point: The Vietnam War S01E03 · Life Is Cheap

Overview

The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.

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1. 1 1. America Goes to War2025-04-30 · 1h 12mAs Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
2. 2 2. Civil War2025-04-30 · 1h 13mVietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
3. 3 3. Life Is Cheap2025-04-30 · 1h 12mThe Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
4. 4 4. Why Are We Even Here?2025-04-30 · 1h 20mAs Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
5. 5 5. The End of the Road2025-04-30 · 1h 24m"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.