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The Vietnam War 01 of 12: The Seeds Of Conflict

The Vietnam War 02 of 12: America Takes Charge

The Vietnam War 03 of 12: Courage under Fire

The Vietnam War 04 of 12 : The World of Charlie Company

The Vietnam War 05 of 12: The Elusive Enemy

The Vietnam War 06 of 12: The Tet Offensive

The Vietnam War 07 of 12: Dateline Saigon

The Vietnam War 08 of 12: Fire From the Sky

The Vietnam War 09 of 12: America Pulls Back

The Vietnam War 10 of 12: ‘The End Of The Road

The Vietnam War 11 of 12: Legacies

The Vietnam War 12 of 12: Combat Veteran Interviews

The Battle of Con Thien

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