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Vietnam: Deconstructed
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Discover facts, figures and history about Vietnam.
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Aircraft Carriers in Vietnam: Deconstructed
Aircraft Carriers in Vietnam: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:31)
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U.S. forces relied heavily on aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War to assist in the air war strategy.
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Huey Helicopters in Vietnam: Deconstructed
Huey Helicopters in Vietnam: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:30)
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The UH-1 "Huey" helicopter became a symbol of U.S. combat forces in Vietnam.
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Cu Chi Tunnels: Deconstructed
Cu Chi Tunnels: DeconstructedVideo Clip (1:29)
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Find out more about the elaborate network of underground tunnels used as hideouts, living quarters and supply routes for the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
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Helicopters in Vietnam
Helicopters in VietnamVideo Clip (5:08)
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Helicopters played a vital role in America's air mobility strategy during the Vietnam War.
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After the Fall of Saigon
After the Fall of SaigonVideo Clip (3:26)
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While the U.S. withdrew by 1972, the war continued in Vietnam until 1975, when the communist forces finally captured South Vietnam's capital.
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A Soldier's Story: Fighting in the Delta
A Soldier's Story: Fighting in the DeltaVideo Clip (4:08)
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The Mekong Delta in South Vietnam was a particularly challenging battleground for the U.S. "River Raider" Gery Benedetti who fought there from 1968 through 1970.
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Daily Life
Daily LifeVideo Clip (3:03)
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War is often recounted as one dramatic battle after another. The daily reality for soldiers on the ground is very different, as they perform daily patrols or occupy themselves while awaiting orders.
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Arriving in Vietnam
Arriving in VietnamVideo Clip (2:25)
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Many soldiers couldn't even find Vietnam on the map before they were sent over to fight there. And having never experienced battle before, they were in for a number of big surprises.
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Basic Training
Basic TrainingVideo Clip (3:21)
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After joining the military, the first step on the journey to Vietnam was basic training.
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Interacting with the Vietnamese
Interacting with the VietnameseVideo Clip (3:42)
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For U.S. soldiers, the Vietnamese people could be their most important allies. But when communist fighters blended in with civilians, it became hard to tell friend from foe.
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A Soldier's Story: Operation Lam Son 719
A Soldier's Story: Operation Lam Son 719Video Clip (4:12)
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When the U.S. attacked the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos, they avoided sending in ground troops, leaving that to South Vietnamese fighters. Pilots like Bob Clewell supported the battle, flying in the largest helicopter operation in the war.
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A Soldier's Story: Fighting in Cambodia
A Soldier's Story: Fighting in CambodiaVideo Clip (3:42)
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Late in the war, the U.S. controversially expanded their attacks into Cambodia in order to destroy communist supply lines and bases. In 1970, James Anderson was there.
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Coming Home
Coming HomeVideo Clip (5:00)
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For many soldiers, coming home was the happiest part of the war. But some were surprised by the response they received when they returned.
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On Patrol
On PatrolVideo Clip (4:14)
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In the field, many soldiers spent their time on patrol, seeking out communist forces, and avoiding lethal booby traps.
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A Soldier's Story: Hamburger Hill
A Soldier's Story: Hamburger HillVideo Clip (4:41)
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In 1969, Arthur Wiknik found himself in one of the Vietnam War's most notorious battles.
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A Soldier's Story: Khe Sanh
A Soldier's Story: Khe SanhVideo Clip (3:06)
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Amid a siege that would last 77 days, medic Raymond Torres was dropped into central Vietnam.
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Search and Destroy
Search and DestroyVideo Clip (3:01)
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Search and Destroy missions were a crucial part of the American war strategy in Vietnam.
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Tet Offensive
Tet OffensiveVideo Clip (4:53)
Video Clip (4:53)
This massive North Vietnamese surprise attack during the 1968 Tet holiday was a crucial turning point in the war.
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HISTORY says Thanks
HISTORY says ThanksVideo Clip (2:47)
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HISTORY employees thank their loved ones for their military service.
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It's Never Too Late to Thank a Vet
It's Never Too Late to Thank a VetVideo Clip (2:40)
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American citizens send a special message to their loved ones for their military service.
