The Vietnam War Part 1: Vietnam and the War - Free Documentary History

Editor's Take

Opening the series, this first part traces how Cold War fear of communism drew the United States into Vietnam in the early 1960s. It sets out the origins of the conflict and its escalation, establishing the ground for what followed. The account is introductory by design, more scene-setting than analysis. It functions as the foundation for a longer, connected history.

This first part of a Vietnam War series traces how American fear of communism drew the United States into Vietnam in the early 1960s. It examines the origins of the conflict, the escalation under President Kennedy, and the war that would soon play out nightly on television screens. Presented in 4K, it sets the stage for one of the most divisive wars of the century. It is a clear introduction to how the Vietnam War began. Free to stream in 4K on Dr Documentary.

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