Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered — Season 1, Episode 2: Boots on the Ground
Documentary, War & Politics • 50 min • 1 season, 7 episodes • ★ 7.3/10
Episode synopsis
As it became clear the South Vietnamese security forces would not provide adequate security for the US Air Force bases in Southeast Asia, President Lyndon Johnson authorized the beginning of the ground war.
About Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered
The history of U.S. involvement is told in this 7 part documentary series featuring personal stories from veterans and detailing the battles, strategy, and politics of a war that consumed multiple U.S. Presidents. A chronicle of the tragedy that tested the strength of our country and forever changed the social and political landscape of the world.