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The Vietnam War
Series · 2017
What hooked you in The Vietnam War was the way it uses deep historical inquiry to reveal the human cost of global power.
Books on the same thread
The Uncensored War
Daniel C. Hallin · Book · 1989
Much like The Vietnam War, this analysis examines the critical relationship between media coverage and public perception, offering a scholarly look at the conflict that shaped modern American history.
Films on the same thread
We Were Soldiers
Randall Wallace · Film · 2002
This film mirrors the focus on combatant perspectives found in The Vietnam War, grounding the immense scale of the conflict in the visceral, personal experiences of those on the ground.
Podcasts on the same thread
Slow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
If the archival rigor of The Vietnam War resonated with you, this podcast provides a similarly immersive investigative style that uncovers the hidden power dynamics behind major historical events.
HISTORY This Week
The HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios · Podcast · 2026
Fans of the storytelling in The Vietnam War will appreciate how this series highlights pivotal, often overlooked moments, connecting individual human decisions to the broader trajectory of our shared history.
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Common questions
How long is The Vietnam War documentary series?
The Vietnam War is an immersive 360-degree narrative that spans an epic story of the conflict. While the specific runtime varies by episode, the series provides a comprehensive historical account through the testimony of nearly 80 witnesses from both the American and Vietnamese sides of the war.
Is The Vietnam War based on only one perspective?
No, The Vietnam War features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses. This includes Americans who fought in the war and those who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides to provide a balanced, 360-degree narrative of the events.
What kind of footage is used in The Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War is an immersive film that presents the epic story of the conflict as it has never been told before. It relies on the personal testimony of nearly 80 witnesses, including combatants and civilians, to construct its 360-degree narrative of the historical events.
Who appears in The Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses. This group includes many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, alongside Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides, ensuring the film captures a wide range of perspectives on the conflict.