Vietnam: 50 Years Remembered — Season 1, Episode 5: Prisoners of War
Documentary, War & Politics • 50 min • 1 season, 7 episodes • ★ 7.3/10
Episode synopsis
During the course of the war, the NLF captured thousands of US soldiers, some of whom were never recovered. Their recovery was used as part of Nixon's justification for continuing the 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.