Department of History

The Seeds of Conflict From the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu to the Gulf of Tonkin incident, this program chronicles America's growing entanglement in Vietnam. Watch as the United States becomes mired in an escalating war for the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people. America Takes Charge The arrival of the first American ground troops is followed by a massive buildup of US forces as the war becomes Americanized. Meet the soldiers and commanders, witness battles, the growing protests at home and the aftermath of the massacre at My Lai. Courage Under Fire This program features remarkable combat footage from the first American offensive through the incursion into Cambodia. Witness the valor and bravery of the ground troops, the daring helicopter pilots and the nurses who fought to save the wounded. This is an unforgettable portrait of the soldiers who faced death on a daily basis. The World of Charlie Company Join the men of Charlie Comany on a mission in Cambodia in 1970. It is a memorable insight into the inner conflict of the soldiers' personal views set against the realities of jungle combat.