The Vietnam War

A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)

South Vietnamese forces fighting on their own in Laos suffer a terrible defeat. Massive U.S. airpower makes the difference in halting an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. After being re-elected in a landslide, Nixon announces Hanoi has agreed to a peace deal. American prisoners of war will finally come home – to a bitterly divided country.

A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)

1h 52m

South Vietnamese forces fighting on their own in Laos suffer a terrible defeat. Massive U.S. airpower makes the difference in halting an unprecedented North Vietnamese offensive. After being re-elected in a landslide, Nixon announces Hanoi has agreed to a peace deal. American prisoners of war will finally come home – to a bitterly divided country.

Previews + Extras

  • A Marine Comes Home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Marine Comes Home

    S1 E9 - 1m 50s

    A Marine describes his heartbreak at returning home to face angry protesters.

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