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World War II and the Cold War: Vietnam Conflict

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This segment explores the factors contributing to the outbreak of the conflict in Vietnam.
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20th Century Battlefields: 1968 Vietnam 1

20th Century Battlefields: 1968 Vietnam 1 (3:33)

Peter and Dan go back to Khe Sanh to tell the story of the epic three-month siege. Learn more about the Vietnam War in this video.

20th Century Battlefields: 1968 Vietnam 2

20th Century Battlefields: 1968 Vietnam 2 (3:17)

The U.S. Marines face one of their bloodiest fights of the war when they come up against the NVA in the streets of Hue. Learn more about the Vietnam War in this video.

American History: Social Activism in the United States

American History: Social Activism in the United States (56:00)

Learn more about social activism in the United States in this video.

Combat Zone: Fighting in the Streets of Hue

Combat Zone: Fighting in the Streets of Hue (2:49)

Vietnam veterans of the 5th Marine Regiment remember the horrific fighting in the streets of the city of Hue.

Combat Zone: The Capture of Hue

Combat Zone: The Capture of Hue (3:43)

During the Vietnam War a group of Marines are ordered to counterattack after the Communist Tet Offensive captured Hue.

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Why I Served: Marty Rhyne

Why I Served: Marty Rhyne (1:01)

Marty Rhyne was raised in California in a military family. She served in Vietnam from 1972-1978. Learn more about war veterans in this clip from the Military Channel's "Why I Served" series.

Why I Served: JD Larson

Why I Served: JD Larson (1:01)

J.D. Larson is a retired Chief Warrant Officer, United States Coast Guard. He served from 1969-1991. Learn more about war veterans in this clip from the Military Channel's "Why I Served" series.

Why I Served: Alan Richards

Why I Served: Alan Richards (1:01)

Alan Richards was a Sergeant E-5 in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam from 1966-1970. Learn more about war veterans in this clip from the Military Channel's "Why I Served" series.

Assignment Discovery: The Vietnam Moratorium

Assignment Discovery: The Vietnam Moratorium (2:40)

The Vietnam Moratorium, as it was named by its creators, was the largest demonstration in U.S. history with over one million demonstrators. Learn more about the Vietnam War on Discovery Channel's Assignment Discovery.

Assignment Discovery: Conclusion of Vietnam War

Assignment Discovery: Conclusion of Vietnam War (2:49)

The cost of the Vietnam War was huge for the United States. More than fifty eight thousand Americans died in combat, and it damaged the United States economy. Learn more about the end of the Vietnam War on Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."

Assignment Discovery: The Beginning of the Vietnam War

Assignment Discovery: The Beginning of the Vietnam War (2:41)

On Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery," learn about the events that led to the beginning of the Vietnam War.

History in the Making: Vietnam's Unknown Soldier

History in the Making: Vietnam's Unknown Soldier (1:00)

Learn more about the unknown soldier of the Vietnam war in this video.

History in the Making: The Vietnam Memorial

History in the Making: The Vietnam Memorial (1:24)

In 1982, the Vietnam Memorial was commemorated in Washington, D.C.

World War II and the Cold War: Vietnam and Civil Rights

World War II and the Cold War: Vietnam and Civil Rights (2:09)

This clip examines the United States during the era of Vietnam and the Civil Rights movement.

World War II and the Cold War: Vietnam Conflict

World War II and the Cold War: Vietnam Conflict (2:30)

This segment explores the factors contributing to the outbreak of the conflict in Vietnam.