5 episodes
Turning Point: The Vietnam War - Miniseries
First aired Apr 30, 2025Season 1
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Episodes
Episode 1
America Goes to War
Apr 30, 202572 min6 votes
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
Episode 2
Civil War
Apr 30, 202573 min3 votes
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
Apr 30, 202572 min2 votes
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?
Apr 30, 202580 min2 votes
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
Apr 30, 202584 min3 votes
"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.