Episode 1: America Goes to War
2025-04-3072 min
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
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Turning Point: The Vietnam War Season 1 — Episodes and Where to Watch
5 episodes · first aired 2025-04-30
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Episode 2: Civil War
2025-04-3073 min
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
Episode 3: Life Is Cheap
2025-04-3072 min
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
Episode 4: Why Are We Even Here?
2025-04-3080 min
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
Episode 5: The End of the Road
2025-04-3084 min
"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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