2 Hours Of Facts About The Vietnam War
00:00 1940-1955
Explore the origins of the Vietnam War, a conflict rooted in centuries of cultural and geopolitical tensions. From the French colonial period to Ho Chi Minh’s rise, delve into the complex history that shaped this devastating war. Discover how nationalist aspirations, Cold War ideologies, and cultural misunderstandings led to a prolonged and brutal conflict.
42:06 1955-1968
Despite the insisting that the US would never put boots on the ground in Vietnam, the mid 1960s marked a period of rapid escalation. The Gulf of Tonkin incident set the stage for Operation Rolling Thunder.
01:23:28 1968-1975
From the aftermath of the Tet Offensive to the fall of Saigon, this video chronicles the pivotal years of the Vietnam War. Delve into America’s withdrawal, the Paris Peace Accords, and how the Communist forces in North Vietnam ultimately emerged victorious after U.S. troops departed.
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