Firsthand accounts of the Vietnam War from over 60 eyewitnesses, including both participants and citizens. Also includes archival footage, providing an examination of the war from a different angle.
Deja Vu (1858-1961): After nearly a century of French colonial rule, Vietnam emerges independent, but divided. (S1, ep 1)
Riding The Tiger (1961-1963): President John F Kennedy and his advisors consider how deeply the USA should get involved in South Vietnam. (S1, ep 2)
The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965): Fearing Saigon's collapse, President Lyndon B Johnson authorizes the bombing of North Vietnam, and sends USA troops to the south. (S1, ep 3)
Resolve (January 1966-1967): North Vietnamese troops make their way down the Ho Chi Minh Trail, defying American air power. Meanwhile, the anti-war movement escalates back home. (S1, ep 4)
This Is What We Do (July-December 19967): As casualties mount on both sides, American soldiers face deadly ambushes. Contains strong language/violence/distressing scenes. (S1, ep 5)
Things Fall Apart (January-June 1968): The American public begin to doubt President Lyndon B Johnson's promise that victory in Vietnam is near. (S1, ep 6)
The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969): Draft-age Americans wrestle with their choices as Richard Nixon narrowly wins the presidential election. (S1, ep 7)
The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970): President Richard Nixon begins withdrawing American troops from Vietnam, but the invasion of Cambodia sparks protests. (S1, ep 8)
A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973): President Nixon strikes a peace deal with Hanoi that sees the release of American prisoners of war. (S1, ep 9)
The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward): After North Vietnamese troops regain control of Saigon and the war ends, people from all sides search for reconciliation. (S1, ep 10)