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Vietnam : a retrospective / [videorecording/ from the National Archives.

National Archives (U.S.) (Added Author). Topics Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary:

A collection of films from the National Archives that include how the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war began, rescue missions, actual footage of daily activities, combat operations, and personal stories. Also included is a look at Vietnam's history, culture and economy, and a military training film about an airman who suffers medical consequences by not taking the necessary precautions as instructed by the Department of Defense.

Record details

ISBN: 1600773532
ISBN: 9781600773532
ISBN: 9781600778285
ISBN: 1600778283
Physical Description: 6 videodiscs (720 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Renton, WA : Topics Entertainment, [2008]
Copyright: ℗♭2008

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from container. "Contains unedited footage direct from the National Archives"--Container. "Direct from the National Archives, these films were selected for their historical significance: uncut and uncensored. It was a conflict that spanned five presidencies, and a war that incited numerous riots and protests and instituted a draft that will never be forgotten. Vietnam hosted the most monumental battle between communism and democracy, the Vietnam War. Remember the heroism and bravery of those that risked their lives in the dense jungles and marshes in this exclusive DVD collection from the National Archives."--Container.
Formatted Contents Note:	Vol. 1. Hidden war in Vietnam (1963) ; Operation Montagnard (1964) ; Why Vietnam? (1965) ; Night of the dragon (1966) -- v. 2. A nation builds under fire (1966) ; To save a soldier (1966) ; Report on Marine activities (1966) ; Another day of war (1967) -- v. 3. A day in Vietnam (1967) ; The pilot was rescued by a helicopter (1967) ; There is a way (1967) ; Screaming Eagles in Vietnam (1967) -- v. 4. River patrol (1967) ; Vietnam crucible (1968) ; USAF combat photography: Southeast Asia (1968) ; Where the girls are (1969) -- v. 5. The Battle of Khe Sanh (1969) ; The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (1969) ; The 4th Infantry Division (1969) ; The faces of rescue (1971) -- v. 6. The 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam (1971) ; The drill sergeant (1971) ; Vietnam, Vietnam (1971) ; History of the Air Force: Vietnam and after (1977).
Participant or Performer Note:	Night of the Dragon, and, Vietnam, Vietnam: Narrated by Charlton Heston. A nation builds under fire: Introduced by Hubert Humphrey ; narrated by John Wayne.
System Details Note:	DVD, NTSC.