Vietnam: Escalation - Advise and Assist
Clip: 5/24/2010 | 6m 6s
Explore the early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam.
1955-1963 Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Veterans discuss their first experiences in the new country. (1/7)
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Vietnam: Escalation - Advise and Assist
Clip: 5/24/2010 | 6m 6s
1955-1963 Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Veterans discuss their first experiences in the new country. (1/7)
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