The Vietnam War

The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)

With morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. As news breaks of an unthinkable massacre committed by American soldiers, the public debates the rectitude of the war, while an incursion into Cambodia reignites antiwar protests with tragic consequences.

The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)

1h 52m

With morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. As news breaks of an unthinkable massacre committed by American soldiers, the public debates the rectitude of the war, while an incursion into Cambodia reignites antiwar protests with tragic consequences.

Previews + Extras

  • Quang Ngai: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Quang Ngai

    S1 E8 - 1m 15s

    A GI talks about the danger of landmines and the courage it took just to walk in Vietnam.

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