Historic films and news reels from the Vietnam War.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 1: The Americal Division
2011
Focuses on the history of the 23rd Infantry Division, including participation in World War II against the Japanese and its reactivation to carry on in…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 2: A Day In Vietnam
2011
Highlights Navy and Marine Corps action in Vietnam.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 3: Staff Film Report 66-7A
2011
Highlights combat and other activity in Vietnam from January to February 1966, including the 1st Infantry Division, 25th Infantry Division and the conference…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 4: When the Enemy Is My Prisoner
2011
Dramatizes a patrol operation, showing the right and wrong ways to handle prisoners of war. Also, gives examples of how to handle illegal or unclear orders…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 5: The Battle Of Khe Sanh
2011
Recounts the victory of American and Allied forces in this most important single battle of the Vietnam War. Begins by highlighting the military and political…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 6: Staff Film Report 66-1
2011
Features combat and other activity in Vietnam from November and December 1965. Also, "On Target" takes a look at the role of U.S. Marine Corps fixed-wing…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 7: Why Vietnam?
2011
This film outlines the U.S. policy with respect to South Vietnam as stated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in an address to the American people and the…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 8: The U.S. Army Unit Adviser In Vietnam
2011
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Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 9: The Small Boat Navy
2011
A report on the operations of the U.S. Navy's small boats in Vietnam. Uniquely designed to meet the challenges of river and coastal warfare, these boats…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 10: Vietnam Village Reborn
2011
Shows how Operation Lam Son II, a combined U.S. and Vietnam revolutionary development program, is conducted by the U.S. 1st Division and the Army of the…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 11: Staff Film Report 66-24B
2011
Highlights U.S. Army activities between May and June 1966 in Okinawa, Germany, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the Dominican Republic and Bolivia.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 12: 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
2011
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Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 13: Friends And Neighbors
2011
An overview of Air National Guard involvement in Vietnam. Following various ANG tactical fighter squadrons, we see their immediate response to the call…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 14: 4th Infantry In Vietnam
2011
The story of the "Ivymen" in Vietnam, from their arrival in 1966 through the critical Battle of Dak To in the winter of 1968.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 15: Marines ’65
2011
Highlights Marine actions in 1965, focusing on operations in the Dominican Republic and Vietnam.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 16: 9th Infantry Division
2011
Shows the undefeated battle record of the 9th Infantry Division in World War II and the new challenges to the "Old Reliables" in Vietnam.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 17: 1st Air Cavalry In Vietnam
2011
The story of how air mobility helped the 1st Air Cavalry Division, the "First Team," fight the battle for freedom in southeast Asia.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 18: 1st Infantry In Vietnam
2011
Chronicles the major battle actions of "The Big Red One" in Vietnam, as well as some of their civic action projects there.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 19: Staff Film Report 66-43B
2011
Focuses on strategic and tactical communications, the in-country radio network, cable traffic, telephone and teletypewriter systems and the MSC-44 satellite…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 20: The “I” In Infantry
2011
A young Soldier describes his development as an Infantryman during the eight-week advanced individual training course at the Infantry Training Center at…
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 21: They Clear The Way
2011
Recounts the story of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their mission in Vietnam.
Battleground – Vietnam – Episode 22: Staff Film Report 66-44A
2011
Highlights Army activity in Vietnam in October of 1966, including 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile), 173rd Airborne Brigade, Task Force Eagle and Secretary…