Battlezone: The Vietnam War
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The program reports on United States Air Force duties, procedures and missions during the Vietnam War. The story of how air mobility helped the first air cavalry, the "first team," win the battle for freedom in Southeast Asia. Tells the story of the "Ivymen" in Vietnam, from their arrival in 1966 through the critical battle for Dak to in the Winter of 1968.
20152 seasons
20152 seasons
13+
18 episodes
  • 1. Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil

    1. Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil

    Replenishment-at-sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Navy's system of supplying ships at sea, vertical replenishment by helicopter.
    Replenishment-at-sea in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Navy's system of supplying ships at sea, vertical replenishment by helicopter.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 2. Another Day of War

    2. Another Day of War

    United States Air Force duties, procedures and missions on one day of the Vietnam War in 1967.
    United States Air Force duties, procedures and missions on one day of the Vietnam War in 1967.
    13+
    15min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 3. Code of Conduct

    3. Code of Conduct

    United States P.O.W.'s released in the Vietnamese War discuss the meaning of the Code of Conduct and what it means for them.
    United States P.O.W.'s released in the Vietnamese War discuss the meaning of the Code of Conduct and what it means for them.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 4. For Thou Art With Me

    4. For Thou Art With Me

    The role of the Chaplain in Vietnam.
    The role of the Chaplain in Vietnam.
    13+
    14min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 5. Marines '66

    5. Marines '66

    Summary of US Marine Corps activities in Vietnam in 1966.
    Summary of US Marine Corps activities in Vietnam in 1966.
    13+
    27min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 6. The Battle

    6. The Battle

    Combat footage centered around Operation Piranha, carried out against the Viet Cong. Planning and execution of the operation. Marines exercising "across the beach" landing techniques. Marines close air support, naval gunfire support and artillery. Employment of helicopters illustrates vertical assault techniques. Capture of Viet Cong prisoners, patrol action and treatment of wounded marines.
    Combat footage centered around Operation Piranha, carried out against the Viet Cong. Planning and execution of the operation. Marines exercising "across the beach" landing techniques. Marines close air support, naval gunfire support and artillery. Employment of helicopters illustrates vertical assault techniques. Capture of Viet Cong prisoners, patrol action and treatment of wounded marines.
    13+
    14min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 7. Big Picture - First Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in Vietnam

    7. Big Picture - First Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in Vietnam

    The story of how air mobility is helping the first air cavalry, the "first team," win the battle for freedom in Southeast Asia.
    The story of how air mobility is helping the first air cavalry, the "first team," win the battle for freedom in Southeast Asia.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 8. The Fourth Infantry Division in Vietnam

    8. The Fourth Infantry Division in Vietnam

    Tells the story of the "Ivymen" in Vietnam, from their arrival in 1966 through the critical battle for Dak to in the Winter of 1968.
    Tells the story of the "Ivymen" in Vietnam, from their arrival in 1966 through the critical battle for Dak to in the Winter of 1968.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 9. 82nd Airborne Division

    9. 82nd Airborne Division

    Traces the history of the "All American" 82nd Airborne, the First Army Airborne Division, in World War II, in Santo Domingo in 1965, and in Vietnam.
    Traces the history of the "All American" 82nd Airborne, the First Army Airborne Division, in World War II, in Santo Domingo in 1965, and in Vietnam.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 10. Big Picture: Operation Montagnard

    10. Big Picture: Operation Montagnard

    This film examines how the Montagnards (a primitive tribe living in the Vietnamese central highlands) were trained by the U.S. to defend their territories against the Viet Cong. The film illustrates the methods used by Army Special Forces to win over these tribesmen to the South Vietnam cause.
    This film examines how the Montagnards (a primitive tribe living in the Vietnamese central highlands) were trained by the U.S. to defend their territories against the Viet Cong. The film illustrates the methods used by Army Special Forces to win over these tribesmen to the South Vietnam cause.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 11. The Sky Soldiers

    11. The Sky Soldiers

    The story of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam; operations at Vung Tau and Bien Hoa, and operation "New Life,'' protecting the rice harvest for a hungry people.
    The story of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam; operations at Vung Tau and Bien Hoa, and operation "New Life,'' protecting the rice harvest for a hungry people.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 12. Vietnam Crucible

    12. Vietnam Crucible

    The program reports on the American soldier's activities in Vietnam. Presents both the military and civilian situation.
    The program reports on the American soldier's activities in Vietnam. Presents both the military and civilian situation.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 13. The Gentle Hand

    13. The Gentle Hand

    A look at the role of the US Medical teams in Vietnam.
    A look at the role of the US Medical teams in Vietnam.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 14. First Infantry Division in Vietnam

    14. First Infantry Division in Vietnam

    Chronicles the major battle actions of the "big red one" in Vietnam, as well as some of their civic action projects there.
    Chronicles the major battle actions of the "big red one" in Vietnam, as well as some of their civic action projects there.
    13+
    29min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 15. Full Blade

    15. Full Blade

    Civic action program being carried out by the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Vietnamese farmers harvest rice crop for the first time in many years, guarded by marines who had cleared the area of Viet Cong. Food distributions and medical assistance to the Vietnamese.
    Civic action program being carried out by the Marine Corps in Vietnam. Vietnamese farmers harvest rice crop for the first time in many years, guarded by marines who had cleared the area of Viet Cong. Food distributions and medical assistance to the Vietnamese.
    13+
    14min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 16. The Small Boat Navy

    16. The Small Boat Navy

    The development of small agile boats by the U.S. Navy in its fight against the Vietcong.
    The development of small agile boats by the U.S. Navy in its fight against the Vietcong.
    13+
    27min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 17. The Twenty Five Hour Day

    17. The Twenty Five Hour Day

    A film that explores the never ending nature of a day's battle in Vietnam.
    A film that explores the never ending nature of a day's battle in Vietnam.
    13+
    27min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • 18. There is a Way

    18. There is a Way

    "There Is a Way," celebrates a group of F-105 pilots as they pass their hundredth mission mark against the enemy of North Vietnamese. It shows the daily lives and perils of the pilots through accounts from the pilots, crew, and commander. Footage, from missions high above the ground, creates immediacy to the pilot's stories of hazard, hope, and ultimate duty.
    "There Is a Way," celebrates a group of F-105 pilots as they pass their hundredth mission mark against the enemy of North Vietnamese. It shows the daily lives and perils of the pilots through accounts from the pilots, crew, and commander. Footage, from missions high above the ground, creates immediacy to the pilot's stories of hazard, hope, and ultimate duty.
    13+
    55min
    Jan 1, 2015
  • Battlezone: The Vietnam War
    20152 seasons
    The program reports on United States Air Force duties, procedures and missions during the Vietnam War. The story of how air mobility helped the first air cavalry, the "first team," win the battle for freedom in Southeast Asia. Tells the story of the "Ivymen" in Vietnam, from their arrival in 1966 through the critical battle for Dak to in the Winter of 1968.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
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    Studio
    Total Content Digital
    Content advisory
    13+
    violencesmoking
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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