Turning Point: The Vietnam War - Miniseries
1 - America Goes to War
Air Date: April 30, 2025
As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.
2 - Civil War
Air Date: April 30, 2025
Vietnamese soldiers recall the origins of their brutal conflict across the 17th parallel. The US Civil Rights Movement inspires a new wave of activists.
3 - Life Is Cheap
Air Date: April 30, 2025
The Tet Offensive shatters the myth that American victory is at hand. Firsthand witnesses and survivors recall the horror of the Mỹ Lai massacre.
4 - Why Are We Even Here?
Air Date: April 30, 2025
As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.
5 - The End of the Road
Air Date: April 30, 2025
"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.