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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...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aftereffects of War: The Vietnam War
Learn more about the Vietnam War and its consequences.
John D Ruddy
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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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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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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Operation White Wing in Vietnam
First Calvary helicopters landing in Vietnam during Operation White Wing / soldier in trench with helicopter hovering overhead / soldier calls for aerial support / bomber planes drop bombs over jungle / soldiers walk in staggered row...
Bridgeman Arts
An ambush in the jungle. Australian troops capture Viet Cong member and take ammunition. Wounds are dressed. Vietnam War 1968
Clip 7 from documentary made for publicity purposes to give insight into the Australian soldiers' experience. Australian troops undergo a successful ambush. Viet Cong member is captured and his wounds are dressed. Troops collect up the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Vietnam War
This video is a comprehensive lesson on the Vietnam War including the causes and effects on our country. Narrated by Sal Khan who utilizes pictures and graphics to teach this lesson in an engaging fashion. [17:41]