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The Vietnam War for Kids
This video explores the Vietnam War, a major conflict that took place from 1955 to 1975 between North Vietnam, supported by the Soviet Union and China, and South Vietnam, backed by the United States and other allies. Learn about the...
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The Vietnam War: A Conflict of Ideologies and Consequences
This video provides a detailed overview of the Vietnam War, focusing on the events leading up to the conflict, key moments during the war, and its eventual conclusion. The video highlights significant military operations, such as the Tet...
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Vietnam, Cu Chi Tunnels from the Vietnam's War
The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tet Offensive in 1968. In order to combat better-supplied American and South Vietnamese forces...
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First Battle of Vietnam: Ia Drang | Animated History
In the early days of direct American involvement in the Vietnam War, strategists planned to use their growing air capabilities to overcome the challenges of operating in the jungles of Vietnam. These innovative tactics were put to the...
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Aftereffects of War: The Vietnam War
Learn more about the Vietnam War and its consequences.
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Vietnam War in 13 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Vietnam War, going from colonial French Indochina, through its war against the United States and beyond, and how this conflict slotted into the events of the Cold War.
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Vietnam War in the Spring
Spring time in Vietnam / CU damaged army trucks from Viet Cong ambush / soldiers crossing river path carrying guns and supplies / soldiers wading through water / soldier points gun at group of seated prisoners all blindfolded / group of...
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Vietcong attack village during Vietnam War
/ soldier running with injured girl in his arms / people carrying wounded into ambulances / people milling about, dazed and confused / American soldiers help Vietnamese wounded. Vietcong attack village during Vietnam War on May 09, 1967...
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Nuclear Carrier USS Enterprise Enters Vietnam War
USS Enterprise carrier ship becomes first nuclear powered ship to enter combat / deck filled with planes and personnel / phantom jet launches into the air from carrier deck / jets in the air above Vietnamese countryside / explosions on...
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Operation Pershing Sweeps in South Vietnam
Aerial view of the Bong Son Plains in South Vietnam / soldiers crouch behind tree in jungle / gunfire and smoke in the trees / suspected Viet Cong rounded up in village / soldiers pulling civilians from village huts / soldiers set light...
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Viet Cong Prisoners Outside Da Nang
US Marines round up suspected Viet Cong and their sympathizers outside Da Nang / women and children crouch on the ground surrounded by soldiers with guns / soldiers distribute food rations to prisoners / three medics treat a wounded...
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Viet Cong Prisoners Released
Viet Cong prisoners released at 17th Parallel bridge / injured men with crutches missing hands and legs walk in front of camera / soldiers escort the POWs / WS prisoners crossing bridge / prisoners throw ponchos off bridge into water...
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Snipers Attack in Vietnam
American soldiers crossing the land near Bong Son airbase under attack from Viet Cong snipers / soldiers lay on ground to shoot / soldiers crouch behind bushes / soldier runs between trees dragging his gun / soldiers keep changing their...
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Viet Cong Use Bikes to Move Supplies
Viet Cong packing bicycles with supplies / man carries sacks from a building / load sacks onto bikes and stick branches out of the top / men walking along each pushing a loaded bike / cross bamboo bridge / long line of supply laden bikes...
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War Protests in South Vietnam
South Vietnamese demonstrate against Viet Cong attacks / huge crowd holding banners in Vietnamese / women dressed similarly in sedge hats and young men in uniform are part of the demonstration.
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South Vietnamese Soldiers Seek Viet Cong Operatives
South Vietnamese troops pour into Mekong Delta to find Viet Cong operatives in the rice paddies and jungle area / soldiers struggle across terrain carrying heavy weapons / soldiers stand around regrouping.
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Viet Cong Prisoners Outside Saigon
Captured Viet Cong prisoners sitting on the ground hands behind their backs with tags hanging off their shirts / soldiers stand behind the very young and serious looking prisoners / CU pile of captured rifles / Vietnamese soldiers...
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Vietnam Ground Troops
Military trucks driving in a row down a road in Vietnam as part of the ground war / armed soldiers in trenches along road / troops engage with Viet Cong hiding in the jungle / soldiers crouch behind a tank while shooting into the tree...
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Air Attack on North Vietnam
USS Enterprise A-6 Intruder Aircraft launch an attack against North Vietnamese targets early in the Vietnam War as part of Operation Rolling Thunder.