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Big Picture: the Hidden War in Vietnam

Documentary

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Dec 31, 2014

James Arness hosts this documentary report on what the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy did to contain the spread of Communism.

Full Episodes

Season 1, 26 episodes

Season 1

A Day in Vietnam,

Army and Naval Forces in Vietnam.

28m Dec 31, 2014

The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam,

The Story of the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam.

28m Dec 31, 2014

River Patrol,

The USS Harnett County (LST-821) served as a floating base in the China Sea for PBR and helicopter patrol operations in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War.

29m Dec 31, 2014

Big Picture: A Nation Builds Under Fire,

This film explains how the people of the Republic of Vietnam attempted to build a nation amidst the holocaust of war.

28m Dec 31, 2014

Dust Off,

The men of the 283rd Medical Attachment, providing air ambulance support in Vietnam.

51m Dec 31, 2014

War and Advice,

The combined US Forces offer advice to the natives of South Vietnam.

20m Dec 31, 2014

The 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam,

The Old Reliables and their role in Vietnam.

29m Dec 31, 2014

Contact,

Marine patrol action in Vietnam. Sequences show land and river patrols and a successful attack on a Viet Cong village.

13m Dec 31, 2014

Vietnam! Vietnam!,

The last film ever produced by John Ford: a work of propaganda commissioned by the U.S. government in support of the Vietnam War.

58m Dec 31, 2014

The Airmobile Division,

History, organization, and capability of the cavalry division (airmobile) with focus on deployment in South Vietnam.

28m Dec 31, 2014

Big Picture: Hall of Heroes,

This program is a unique examination of the history of courage among American fighting men and of the Medal of Honor which was developed in tribute to that quality.

29m Dec 31, 2014

Know Your Enemy: The Vietcong,

US Army film intended to familiarize US troops with the tactics employed by the Vietcong. Consists mostly of captured VC propaganda footage.

19m Dec 31, 2014

Progress to Peace,

Describes the pacification and Vietnamization efforts of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

28m Dec 31, 2014

The American Navy in Vietnam,

Documentary survey of the activities of the United States Navy leading up to and during the first years of the American war in Vietnam.

29m Dec 31, 2014

The Unique War,

The program portrays the mission of the armed forces in South Vietnam. They search for the enemy on the battlefield and the effort to win the minds and favor of the people.

25m Dec 31, 2014

The United Air Force in Vietnam,

The role of the US Air Force in the Vietnamese War.

26m Dec 31, 2014

Big Picture: Why Vietnam?,

This film documents the buildup to the Vietnam War, from the withdrawal of French troops to the bombings of the U.S.

32m Dec 31, 2014

Big Picture: the Hidden War in Vietnam,

James Arness hosts this documentary report on what the United States Army, Air Force, and Navy did to contain the spread of Communism.

29m Dec 31, 2014

Marines '65,

Significant highlights of marine operations during 1965. Marine segments of film show operations in the Dominican Republic and Vietnam. Battle action and civic action are shown in the Vietnam scenes.

31m Dec 31, 2014

P.O.W.,

A report on captivity in South east Asia during the Vietnam War.

36m Dec 31, 2014

And a Few Good Men,

Boot Camp Training For Marine Corps Recruits in San Diego, CA.

25m Dec 31, 2014

Ready to Strike,

Depicts the 'Tropic Lightning'' 25th Infantry Division; its history, and its exploits in Vietnam as a combat unit and a nation-building force.

29m Dec 31, 2014

The Sparrow Hawks,

A film about the Forward Air Controller, whose job it was to spot enemy positions and mark them for attack.

22m Dec 31, 2014

Sand and Steel,

The A4 Skyhawk of the US Navy in action in Vietnam and construction of new airfields.

15m Dec 31, 2014

Khe Sanh: Victory for Air Power 1968 Us Air Force,

From January 21 to April 8, 1968, the Battle of Khe Sanh raged as elements of the III Marine Amphibious Force were surrounded on the jungle hilltop known as Khe Sanh Combat Base.

16m Dec 31, 2014

No Substitute for Victory,

John Wayne hosts this video which was produced during the Vietnam War when the Communist threat was at its height.

1h 13m Dec 31, 2014