Turning Point: The Vietnam War S01E05 · The End of the Road

Overview

"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.

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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.