The Vietnam War
Living is the Difficult Thing
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Humanity
A Viet Cong soldier realizes his American enemy is not unlike his own countrymen.
A Viet Cong soldier realizes his American enemy is not unlike his own countrymen.
Ho Chi Minh Trail
A youth volunteer on the Ho Chi Minh Trail describes her experiences.
A youth volunteer on the Ho Chi Minh Trail describes her experiences.
Saigon During Tet
During the Tet Offensive, South Vietnamese fear for their lives.
During the Tet Offensive, South Vietnamese fear for their lives.
Living is the Difficult Thing
A captured Army doctor recounts his experience of being taken prisoner by the Viet Cong.
A captured Army doctor recounts his experience of being taken prisoner by the Viet Cong.
Soldiers Adapt
A Marine learns about adapting psychologically during war.
A Marine learns about adapting psychologically during war.
Rolling Thunder
President Johnson and Secretary McNamara discuss strategy by phone.
President Johnson and Secretary McNamara discuss strategy by phone.
Losses in His Family
A Viet Cong soldier recalls losing several family members in the war.
A Viet Cong soldier recalls losing several family members in the war.
Understanding the Enemy
A South Vietnamese woman researches the communist movement in her country.
A South Vietnamese woman researches the communist movement in her country.
Ia Drang
Soldiers discuss the psychological shock of witnessing death on the battlefield.
Soldiers discuss the psychological shock of witnessing death on the battlefield.
Ho Chi Minh's Letter
In 1919, a young Ho Chi Minh delivers a letter to the American delegation.
In 1919, a young Ho Chi Minh delivers a letter to the American delegation.
Early Antiwar Movement
An antiwar movement begins to grow as Americans learn of the conflict in Vietnam.
An antiwar movement begins to grow as Americans learn of the conflict in Vietnam.
The 9th Party Plenum
In Hanoi, two North Vietnamese factions disagree about how best to proceed in the war.
In Hanoi, two North Vietnamese factions disagree about how best to proceed in the war.
Binh Gia
North Vietnamese forces ambush South Vietnamese Marines responding to a downed helicopter.
North Vietnamese forces ambush South Vietnamese Marines responding to a downed helicopter.
Reporters in Vietnam
A journalist discovers that it is not always possible to remain neutral reporting on war.
A journalist discovers that it is not always possible to remain neutral reporting on war.
The Nightlight
A Marine remembers being afraid when assigned a listening post at night.
A Marine remembers being afraid when assigned a listening post at night.
JFK on the Diem Coup
President Kennedy dictates his rueful account of the 1963 Coup in Saigon.
President Kennedy dictates his rueful account of the 1963 Coup in Saigon.
Student Protests
Students across South Vietnam protest the government's treatment of Buddhist monks.
Students across South Vietnam protest the government's treatment of Buddhist monks.
Vietnam's Beauty
A Marine discusses his surprise in discovering the beauty of the Vietnamese landscape.
A Marine discusses his surprise in discovering the beauty of the Vietnamese landscape.
What is Vietnam Worth to Me?
In a taped conversation, President Johnson expresses concern about the war in Vietnam.
In a taped conversation, President Johnson expresses concern about the war in Vietnam.
New York City March, 1967
An antiwar activist recalls a large protest march in New York City.
An antiwar activist recalls a large protest march in New York City.
Declaration of Independence
In 1945, people gather to hear Ho Chi Minh declare Vietnamese independence.
In 1945, people gather to hear Ho Chi Minh declare Vietnamese independence.
The Reviews Are In
America's top critics are unanimous in their praise for The Vietnam War. #VietnamWarPBS
America's top critics are unanimous in their praise for The Vietnam War. #VietnamWarPBS
Official Trailer | No Single Truth
Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.
Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.
Extended Look
Ken Burns & Lynn Novick tell the story behind their most ambitious film to date.
Ken Burns & Lynn Novick tell the story behind their most ambitious film to date.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | Promo
Find out about the creation of the film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
Find out about the creation of the film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #5 Echoes Of Vietnam
The filmmakers discuss the impact of the Vietnam war era on the present day.
The filmmakers discuss the impact of the Vietnam war era on the present day.
Social Change Was Coming | First Look
The Vietnam era was marked by protests, not just about war, but also for social change.
The Vietnam era was marked by protests, not just about war, but also for social change.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #2 Sights & Sounds
The filmmakers discuss finding the imagery and recording the score for The Vietnam War.
The filmmakers discuss finding the imagery and recording the score for The Vietnam War.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #3 In Country
The filmmakers discuss filming on location in Vietnam.
The filmmakers discuss filming on location in Vietnam.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #4 Unsettled History
The filmmakers discuss working with historical experts on the film.
The filmmakers discuss working with historical experts on the film.
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | #1 Why Vietnam
The filmmakers discuss their decision to make a film about the Vietnam war era.
The filmmakers discuss their decision to make a film about the Vietnam war era.
How Am I Doing This? | First Look
A GI talks about his fear of land mines, and the courage it took just to walk in Vietnam.
A GI talks about his fear of land mines, and the courage it took just to walk in Vietnam.
At Great Cost | First Look
A N. Vietnamese citizen remembers slogans inspiring people to sacrifice - at great cost.
A N. Vietnamese citizen remembers slogans inspiring people to sacrifice - at great cost.
Shot Right Here | First Look
A South Vietnamese soldier is shot but fights on.
A South Vietnamese soldier is shot but fights on.
Not Since The Civil War | First Look
A GI recalls how the Vietnam War divided American society.
A GI recalls how the Vietnam War divided American society.
Fellow Warriors: Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam
John Musgrave is a Marine veteran who counsels active-duty soldiers and veterans.
John Musgrave is a Marine veteran who counsels active-duty soldiers and veterans.
Stories from The Vietnam War
Powerful, personal and inspiring stories related to The Vietnam War.
Powerful, personal and inspiring stories related to The Vietnam War.
A Mother's Worry | First Look
A mother wonders how she'll be informed if her son is injured in combat.
A mother wonders how she'll be informed if her son is injured in combat.
Expanding the Draft | First Look
With the Vietnam War ramping up, college students begin to worry about the draft.
With the Vietnam War ramping up, college students begin to worry about the draft.
Save Us | First Look
A Vietnamese woman learns that the powerful American military is coming to her country.
A Vietnamese woman learns that the powerful American military is coming to her country.
Behind the Scenes: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross on the Score
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross discuss composing the film's score.
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross discuss composing the film's score.
Cowards or Heroes? | First Look
Rather than serve in the military during the Vietnam War, some Americans went to Canada.
Rather than serve in the military during the Vietnam War, some Americans went to Canada.
Everybody's Special | First Look
A Marine phones his mother when he doesn't think he'll make it out of Vietnam alive.
A Marine phones his mother when he doesn't think he'll make it out of Vietnam alive.
The Fear Went Away | First Look
A navy pilot describes being shot down on his first combat mission.
A navy pilot describes being shot down on his first combat mission.
Profound Sense of Humanity | First Look
A VietCong soldier realizes his American enemy is not unlike his own countrymen.
A VietCong soldier realizes his American enemy is not unlike his own countrymen.
Vietnamese vs. Vietnamese | First Look
A N. Vietnamese soldier laments how the war pitted Vietnamese against each other.
A N. Vietnamese soldier laments how the war pitted Vietnamese against each other.
Men Like This | First Look
A decorated Army veteran talks about the young men who fought the Vietnam War.
A decorated Army veteran talks about the young men who fought the Vietnam War.
Combat is an Enormous High | First Look
A soldier describes the enormous high and enormous costs of combat.
A soldier describes the enormous high and enormous costs of combat.
Finishing School
A Marine describes how war exposes a dark side of human nature.
A Marine describes how war exposes a dark side of human nature.
Christmas Bombing
U.S. forces launch airstrikes on North Vietnam in December, 1972.
U.S. forces launch airstrikes on North Vietnam in December, 1972.
Behind the Scenes: Consulting with Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
Two of the film’s participants discuss working with the filmmakers.
Two of the film’s participants discuss working with the filmmakers.
Official Trailer | No Single Truth (Vietnamese Subtitles)
Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.
Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.
Combat is an Enormous High (Vietnamese Subtitles)
A soldier describes the enormous high and enormous costs of combat.
A soldier describes the enormous high and enormous costs of combat.
A Mother's Worry (Vietnamese Subtitles)
A mother wonders how she'll be informed if her son is injured in combat.
A mother wonders how she'll be informed if her son is injured in combat.
Everybody's Special (Vietnamese Subtitles)
A Marine phones his mother when he doesn't think he'll make it out of Vietnam alive.
A Marine phones his mother when he doesn't think he'll make it out of Vietnam alive.
