Thanks for watching! *If you enjoyed the video, help support the channel by leaving a SUPER THANKS!* Remember to *Like & Subscribe* and click the *Bell Icon* to never miss an upload. *Timestamps* can be found below: All the information in this video came from the 10-part television series *The Vietnam War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick* The final song is called *Fade Away* by Red Meadow. *Time Stamps* 📽 Introduction 0:35 French Colonial Rule 1:32 Dien Bien Phu 5:30 A New Nation 6:42 JFK 7:55 Operation Rolling Thunder 10:35 Into The Jungle 13:45 The Tet Offensive 16:31 Trust is Broken 18:27 Richard Nixon 19:40 Vietnamization 21:38 Things Fall Apart 23:19 The Fall of Saigon 24:46 The Vietnam War 26:02 Epilogue 27:14
1945 Japan: banzai ! Vietnam: Freedom !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) 1946 France: I will continue Colonial Rule. Vietnam: Freedom x2 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) 1954 American: What did you say, rice farmer ? Vietnam: Freedom x4 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) 1979 China: I like your lands and seas. Vietnam: Freedom x16 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) If farmers always win. Dont touch them.
@@petertrezise4545 Because the Americans think they have the only army that can fight. Other countries can do just as well if forced to defend their country.
Hi, I am a 73 year old Vietnam Combat Vet (1966 to 1969) USS Providence and In Country at "Monkey Mountain" by Danang. I am on VA Disability from exposure to Agent Orange. I enlisted in the US Navy when I was 17 years old. Three of my High school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. Participated in the TET Offensive 1968.God bless all Vietnam Vets. You are not forgotten.
@@leogazebo5290 What how? Oh yes Frederick the random german chicken farmer invaded poland, Oh yes Phillipe the factory worker single handly started the Algerian French War.
@@hoosler6876 Oh yes and all of that is done with the backing of his fellow friend Hans German name. Oh yes they are the backbone Elizabeth something something.
@@hoosler6876 Well they are indirectly at fault, sure they may not have declared war but they surely support it. They became the backbone of both the state and it's elected leader. Yes elected.
I work for the VA and I see Vietnam vets daily. The sad thing is that the vets have never really left Vietnam, their memories still are there, every day of their lives.
Nancy, bless you. I'm a service-connected vet of the Gulf War era. My father died in his 40s from service-connected Agent Orange exposure. I don't want to get too political, but it has to be said because too many Vietnam vets are ashamed of their service because of the 1960s anti-war movement messaging. Speaking as a longtime Democrat/Liberal, what we did not know at the time, is that the entire 1960s anti-war movement was funded by the Soviet Union. Here is proof- "Russian GRU defector Stanislav Lunev said in his autobiography that "the GRU and the KGB helped to fund just about every antiwar movement and organization in America and abroad," and that during the Vietnam War the USSR gave $1 billion to American anti-war movements, more than it gave to the VietCong." -Wikipedia Vietnam vets must never feel ashamed of their service. President Kennedy had a very good reason for putting our troops there (sadly Johnson screwed a lot of it up). The atrocities against the South Vietnamese by the North Vietnamese Communists were on an unimaginable scale. We were trying to keep the liberal world liberal, not authoritarian and genocidal, i.e. Communist. Take care, John
My husband was in this war..after he came home..he was diagnosed with PTSD...but continued to served for 28 years ..it was a terrible time of his life being an 18 years old and was sent to war after his training...he would tell me stories and we cry together. ..he served his country with all his being and was a good soldier..RIP MASTER CHIEF PCM...RIP..FLY HIGH..TILL WE MEET AGAIN....
I am from Poland and don't admire what is really crime and genecid on behalf USA and stupid soldiers. Always doing peaceful war in foreign country how does it sound!? Nobady is coming fight to USA only doing it in foreign country. And don't tell me you liberate Poland and Auschwitz because the war started with money to Hiller from Prescott Bus and Standard Oil and Pharmaceutical Cartel I. G. FARBEN. American made pictures in AUSCHWITZ video and live us in the hands of USSR unit late 80s😳
@@osloreal7042 You are an idiot. Its not the soldiers that decide to fight in other countries, they get deployed to go fight in other countries. And the reason foreign countries dont fight in the US is because theres no war in the US, the US deploys troops to other countries that already have a war raging.
@@osloreal7042 Can’t even understand what you’re saying, but the fact that you’re so willing to just disregard soldiers and their stories is just plain disrespectful.
I work with 70% Vietnamese people. I need to know this. My father fought in this war and ive never felt more guilty. It's amazing what humans are capable of. I'm sorry they had to even fight for their own home, but I'm glad they they fought so hard.
Agreed ... an excellent and short overview of many of the key issues and events as well as the politics surrounding the Vietnam War. Thanks for posting it. As one who lived through and remembers many things about that era, you pointed out some important things that I was not aware of.
I'm an Vietnamese. It was really emotional to watch these, what war had done to my home just 2 generations ago. But what sadden me even more is that, right now, in my generations, history has repeated itself, just not in my home, but in someone else's, some child's home in the dessert. I love American's songs and cinemas, it sometime reminds me that Love is more valuable than pride, that hatred is just an illusion while Death is real
@@jamesboardman2721 What a bunch of IGNORANT B.S. If the u.s. was so interested in bringing peace and freedom to the Vietnamese people...Why didn't they allow the elections to take place in 1956???
@@jamesboardman2721 I'm a native Vietnamese myself and everything you said lines up for the most part. I mean, Ho Chi Minh's goal was to unite the WHOLE of Vietnam. He ain't gonna settle on just half being independent ( and we seen how that turns out with North and South Korean being mortal enemies despite they are the same people til this day ). Communism was just a means to an end for the most part to unite the country. What puts me off more is that the source you linked for some reason to me at least sounds like the guy saying that Vietnam doesn't deserve it's independence and write the whole thing to justify the reasoning behind the war that shouldn't have started in the first place.
@@jamesboardman2721 fuck off usa your a peice of shits that forcefully try to take over others land and try to kick them out of their own country. Just fuck off
Thanks! I don’t know who it went to before, but it is worth $2 an encapsulated episode. It prepped me for watching the full documentary the second time.
@@cacambo589 The people who are in Congress probably deserve to die, they sent thousands of troops into Vietnam after they reviewed it and knew it was a lost cause, and even then they were pretending that they were winning even though they weren't.
@@aplane9248 537. That's how many people are in congress. Do you really believe that many people should die? Do you really think that all those people were bad? Also Congress had nothing to do with sending soldiers to war, so your statement doesn't even make sense.
The rich waged the vietnam war? Its geopolitics, conflict between Eurasia and the US/Western EU was inevitable. In the context of the great game between superpowers, wars like Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan etc are inevitable. Even if the most anti war person was elected as president before vietnam war, it would still likely of happened. The interests of countries are not in the control of politicians, but of geography, history and Cultures.
@@l01l01l01l01l01l You couldn't and American couldn't more violent because they were being putt to limited. If you curse Communist so do you know why communist be created ? No nation or regime are bad if they have good leader even dictatorial but we are human and that's impossible. More violent was just the key that could open a few doors and it only made the situation worse and maybe the war ended faster.
Probably. I would never let any of my relatives go to fight some dog sh1t war American politicians peddle. What a joke. 58,000 Americans died in Vietnam for absolutely nothing. And millions of Vietnamese. Thousands of Americans dead in Iraq again for nothing. Total joke. America can never institute a draft again no way anyone trusts the government for that garbage.
@@l01l01l01l01l01l Talking like soldiers’ life are worthless. Hope there will be one day you can be “violent” with them, or with us (Im a Vietnamese) yourself. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protests_against_the_Vietnam_War
I think it's very important to mention that this video is from a very western perspective. The USA was so preoccupied with wanting to fight communism they didn't realize/want to realize that the Vietnamese only wanted independence from colonial power. Also when they left with the helicopters they only took "real Americans" with them, meaning they just left all the south Vietnamese people that had worked for them for decades, as well as the vietnamese wives and children of some American soldiers, there with the knowledge that they would be imprisoned or killed. The Americans just left which was, like the entirety of the war, a huge humiliation.
True, yet if that war had been won outright by the northern Vietnamese, Vietnam would hold a very different place in the world today. As with Korea. I guess three wars were being fought over those years. The political war between the two ideologies of present power and the Vietnamese fighting for independance and the pride of the american military complex? It always hurts seeing countries adopt the red flag with gold stars while they fight for their freedoms.
All I see here is a war against communism and Vietnam was just a collateral. This was a US invasion of Vietnam, not a war. Any country having its territory invaded by a foreign power has the right to defend itself. The US nuked Japan for Pearl Harbor, so Vietnam had the right to fight the invader.
I could not help but have tears creeping to my eyes, at the unbelievable sacrifice, suffering and hardship that our parents and grandparents had to endure to win back this land called Vietnam for us today.
@Prince Vegeta thank you for your goodness. My father fought this war when he was 20 years old. He was captured and held capture in Con Dao Prison. He told us some horrified stories about his time in the prison. They were placed in small cells and were tortured to insanity. Some of his cell mates survived but they were never recovered from it. The US has not learned anything from this war as they still invade other countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, ... they have not brought prosperity and peace but suffering and hardship wherever they invade. It is so sad
The only thing that sucks is a million people who never wanted to be involved in the war were put in Concentration camps after the North took back control..... Wish we could just forgive and not fight.... But American Politicians should've been tried for genocide for sending and killing millions of innocent kids. 17---25 year olds. (Majority who fought in Vietnam on both sides) and anyone older.
1945 Japan: banzai ! Vietnam: Freedom !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) 1946 France: I will continue Colonial Rule. Vietnam: Freedom x2 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) 1954 American: What did you say, rice farmer ? Vietnam: Freedom x4 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) 1979 China: I like your lands and seas. Vietnam: Freedom x16 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (Vietnam win) If farmers always win. Dont touch them.
jens jensen Traitor, rat. the confederacy literally only lasted 5 years... And the only reason for the civil war was because the south wanted to keep their slaves
Absolutely true. Vietnamese people defeated a superpower US during the Vietnam War. This war ended in crushing and humiliating defeat for the US political leaders who stick to the Monroe Doctrine foreign policy on interventions. Same happened for the US at Afghanistan that in 20 years of war with the Taliban jihadists, US turned-tail and abandoned the proxy afghan government in great ruins, and fled hastily without ceremony. Now Russian-Ukraine war, US-NATO Forces game changer weapons are obliterated by Russians, and smarts bombs and precision missiles are useless against Russian electronic warfare. US appears to be losing this war again. So do in Gaza where US supported Israel erased the city with their residents blown to smithereens.
Thank you. If anyone understands Vietnam’s long history, they will understand why Vietnam defeated Americans and French. Vietnam’s ancestors said No to invaders from the North over 1000 years ago, search “Nam quốc sơn hà” wiki year 981. So Vietnamese said No to invaders in the past (including defeating Mongols Empire 3 times), so No for now and No to invaders in the future. Vietnamese fought not because of Communists, but because ancestors taught us so. Vietnam was under Chinese empire rules for almost 1000 years but had always maintained the autonomous status. Because of what ancestors taught, Vietnam maintains the autonomous status to any parties nowadays even after a special visit by Putin this year. Vietnamese is influenced and follows Confucianism, so they devote to their family and ancestors. Vietnamese are not Thailand or the Philippines who had followed America. Vietnamese’s culture is similar to East Asian countries: Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, not like other South East Asian countries where they are like Pacific islanders.
I lived in Vietnam for a while. The Vietnamese are incredible people. They are street wise, intelligent, resourceful and hard working. These characteristics are great for fighting wars
@@tfire67 That is crazy talk. But, even if it were true, the government did not have support of the people and was corrupt to the bone. When the US went it in, it made the South less likely to fight as well as do the things needed to gain the support of the population. If there was an election, Saigon would have lost.
They didnt get "stomped on". All major operations by the north was "stomped" and repelled by the americans. Usa withdrew because the american people opposed the war. Not because they were defeated militarily
This was an unbelievably well made documentary. I almost cried during the closing sequence. Let us hope that mankind learns from the lessons from this appalling conflict and may all it's victims rest in peace
As long as the same people are in power, nothing will change. Their children will be the same, and their children’s children as well. Its a violent cycle where only the good, hardworking people are killed and lose everything.
I have travelled around the world and Vietnam has emerged as one of my favorite countries, and I liked Danang so much I decided to live there for a year, wonderful people,fascinating culture, great food, beautiful beaches and mountains with captivating scenery and a ton of things to see and do. Practically zero violent crime, dependable and modern private healthcare system, dozens of new hotels and improving infrastructure with strong and reliable internet..all at a very low cost of living.
@@luffyy8194 I was the Marketing and Sales director at a large U.S. telecom. Maxed out my 401K and saved 20% of every dime I made..invested it in the stock market and retired after twenty years. Never got married and never had kids to worry about and have been traveling around the world for the last 15 years, 65 countries and counting… There are no short cuts..work hard, save your money and don’t get married or have kids if you want to retire and start traveling while you are still young enough to enjoy it. Good luck and all the best to you.
Good advice by mdluffy . I was In SVN 1970-71, it was marred and destroyed by political corruption and war. I was never able to enjoy the true exotic beauty of SVN. I'd like to return and spend a few weeks traveling from the delta to hanoi, minus a ruck sack,ammo, grenades, M16, claymore,C-4. I always thought it was exotic place,the jungles to. Peace
@@joe-qo3qi If you come to Vietnam as a friend, you will see a lively Vietnam with gentle, dynamic people. Vietnam is developing more and more and the wounds of war are gradually being healed. Welcome to Vietnam!
My pops fought in huey city. Sgt. In u.s. Marine Corps. 1966-1969. N his 2 brothers. All 3 came back alive. R.i.p to all of em. Just lost my pops a year ago. Love u pops..
I teach with a Vietnam vet from New Zealand. He was clear - the war was a slaughter to stop the Vietnamese electing the leader they wanted. Why does the U.S. continue with the rhetoric of loving democracy?
my pops was a WW2 vet. he passed away 13 years ago. he was a good guy, but he had so much ptsd from that war he couldn't put down the bottle. it's a miracle he lived to 85. tough SOB. love you dad
Me, the US and biden is fucking ridiculous, leaving all those people to die, going against the entire point of the 20 year war, all the money & lives & time spent on this mission and they just leave like that? And blame a miscalculation? If it were truly a miscalculation then US troops wouldn’t be evacuating any US allies or us troops out of there and would be evacuating as many people as possible.
@@Peeler45 now many US tax dollars are freed up, perhaps Biden can start reducing that famous national debt or start investing in its own citizens/environment/other military innovations.
Hearing the first few sentences of "The 'Viet Nam War' started in good faith, by good people, with good intentions" is like a slap in the face for me as a Vietnamese person :)
The Vietnam War was a continuation of the French invasion in 1946 to re-enslave the Vietnamese, it was a dirty war, a crime against the freedom and democracy of the Vietnamese people to choose their leaders in the 1956' elections under the Geneva Accords. This time the enemy of the Vietnamese was the US. The invaders had to pay the price with humiliating defeat in 1975.Shame on them.
Which side should we apply the good intentions to? Back in 1945, the Americans liked Uncle Ho and the Viet Minh, and gave them the heavy artillery they later needed to beat the French at Dien Bien Phu.
@@xenuburger7924 .Since 1950, the US has provided 80% of the war expenses for France against the Viet Minh. In Dien Bien Phu, the US flew supplies to France. The US became the enemy of Vietnam since helping the French fight the Viet Minh.
trading one regime for another is not independence. especially when you choose the regime preferred by china after being imperialized by china for all of history.
@@darkiepoo8949lame sh*t propaganda from the West, before the First Indochina War the Vietnamese have politely asked French to give them independence but it seems that French chose violent. Next is USA, then Khmer Rouge, China, nobody respect Vietnam's demands and the communist led Vietnam through all of this, and it not called independence?
@@darkiepoo8949 I don't know what you say. aybe you don't understand anything about Vietnam and its history. When Vietnam was weakened by French occupation, China seized the opportunity to admit it took over Vietnam as its subsidiary state. But in fact, Vietnam is more resilient and independent than you think. All Vietnamese emperors have been proclaimed the country is the same level as China since 544. Furthermore, modern Vietnam has been independent since 1945, while Communist China was in 1949. You need to learn more!
I have a lot of respect for the men and women that fought in the Vietnam war where the average age was 19 years old.Thank you for your service it is long overdue.
As a Vietnamese, I am very frustrated watching this video. I explain why below and I hope you can reply to my comment properly. 1. 7:00 in that year, the rate of illiteracy in Vietnam is extremely high. Hence, people didn't really know or even care what is communism. 80 years fought against the French was enough for anyone in Vietnam. The only thing that my people want is independence and peace life. 2. I want to explain more detail about why people in the North moving to the South. It was propaganda. The South government, the American government and the Bishop set up everything. They propagated that God had gone to the South and people must follow him. That's why. 3. Bonus information: the North soldiers even attacked successfully the embassy. That's why the Tet Offensive is not considered a completely winning but it was a political triumph (which led to the Paris negotiation). 3. 22:56 Don't underestimate the war on the sky in late 1972 or Linebacker II. We have compared this battle to the "Dien Bien Phu battle". Almost 100 planes including B52 were crashed on Hanoi and Haiphong skyline. This number put Nixon back to the negotiation. 4. Civil War? No, it has never been a civil war. It always our war against the American and ALLIES. Yes, their allies. This phrase included some countries and VNCH. Yes, VNCH was created and manipulated by the Western. Comment if you want to discuss more abt this opinion. 5. 25:38 After the war. Yes, my country definitely faced an extreme recession. Many reasons listed like weak and conservative government. But don't forget what the world had done in my country. Consequences from the American war, trade embargoes, Polpot on the South, China on the North (cmt if you want to defend the fucking Polpot), the reactionary in America ... All reasons I listed contributed to the 20 years of difficulty. If anyone still curious about how my country doing now, Covid-19 has answered already. Ok, that's all. I don't want war, like my ancestors in the past. I just want to "retouch" your notions about my country, my war. It's true that some disagreements may occur due to different sides of the war. But I am open-minded and willing to receive comments as well as opinions about the war. Thanks
History can never be re-written, but I wish Vietnam the best for the future. Once all this is over, I want to visit beautiful Vietnam. I can’t believe I’ve never visited your country before. Sending you love and peace. Your neighbour - Singapore.
@@terencetang5369 You're always welcomed in Vietnam, my friend. I have visited Singapore twice, and I have to say that I love your country. Your country is our model to be thriving. Let's get better and better.
I know it's nice to believe we all fight for freedom, but never in history, not even the American Revolution, was there ever such thing as a "grassroots revolution" were people joined together in the fight for freedom. It's always organized by people with a lot of power and a lot of personal interests. Vietnam was no different. It was nothing more than the battlefield for world powers sparring for dominance. The 1954 Geneva Accords was an agreement by these powers to split Vietnam with Russia and China controlling the north, and The US, France and UK controlling the south. Both factions sending weapons and troops to support their side. One of the more interesting stories I've heard are from an ex-KGB operative named Yuri Bezmenov talking about the day they captured Saigon. (He has a video on you tube where he talks about their involvements in Vietnam) He was laughing because America was so baffled by how large the soviet spy and informant lines were. Not even 12 hours after the capture of Saigon, in the 4 hours before dawn. Soviets went around the city and arrested around 7000 "pro-south" people ranging from politicians to taxi drivers, took them outside the city and shot them. Then they took all the Vietnamese who helped the soviets identify the dissidents and shot them too. With the reason being, "They knew too much". Now of course you can't blame the Vietnamese like you said, a lot of them had no idea what was going on, but my point is it would be pretty careless to call the war "Vietnamese against America and it's allies" because really all that happened during that period was Vietnam traded the French for the Soviets. If people really want a better understanding of that Cold war conflict you should look between the dates of 1954-1990 because that war didn't just end with the fall of Saigon. In continued for almost 20 years after.
@@TenderQWERTY I really appreciate that you shared your thoughts. However, I want to discuss some points: 1. This war was a part of the Cold War 2. Soviet, China, France and America handed in the Geneva 1954 (handed, and I mean it). Because we won France by ourselves. We defeated them in Dien Bien Phu. But in 1954, the government was still young (9 years old), its voice was too weak to arrange a fair agreement for Vietnamese people. We were forced to split the country. 2. It's true that China and Soviet-supported weapons, money and sent expertise to the north of Vietnam. But no soldier and spies were allowed to put their steps on our land. Example: Mao suggested president Ho Chi Minh support cars on the HCM trail, but drivers must be Chinese. HCM said đéo, địt cụ mày :) I mean, refused. See, even foreign drivers were not allowed. 3. A little research abt Mr. Yuri Bezmenov. He defected to the West in the early 1970s. The day he mentioned was April 30th, 1975. I don't trust him, personally. 4. Killing in Saigon. VNCH and the American government propagated that the North would impose bloodbath after taking the city. In fact, some people from both sides died. More important fact, no bloodbath happened. Please send me a source from any sides mentioning bloodbath. Dissidents were sent to re-education camps. They were mainly soldiers and generals. Some took a few days, years, others were longer; depends on how they involved in the war. 5. "Vietnam traded the French for the Soviets". Please explain more abt this point. I don't want to misunderstand.
@@badguy1481 not really, its mostly accurate, it didnt really even say much against america, just nixon. i love america too, but we cant pretend it doesnt have flaws here and there.
Nixon WON an overwhelming re-election in 1972. WHY? The American people backed his peace plan with the North. In other words, "peace with honor". They also backed his bombing of Hanoi in December 1972 resulting in the peace treaty in early 1973. The American military, without a DOUBT, won the Vietnam War. It DESTROYED the Vietcong in 1968 and the North Vietnamese Army in early 1972. That's WHY the North knew the "jig was up" for them in early 1973. The South ONLY fell to the North because of the betrayal of the Democrat controlled congress...in 1975 (two years after the American military was pulled out of South Vietnam). Inferring America's military was defeated in South Vietnam, resulting in the fall of the South, is, as I said, pure BS!
This Video brings back memory of my auntie's story. My auntie has been telling us the following story hundreds of times. Each time she recounts it, she cries. It must have been liters of her tears over the years. # The story is .... # That was a Lunar New year in Vietnam. My aunt and her mother (my grand-aunt-mother; my mother calls her auntie) were travelling by ferry boat on a river in southern Vietnam. All of a sudden, American helicopters appeared, and shot at the boat. My aunt and her mother sat next to each other. Her mother was hit, and was dying in my aunt's arms (she was a small teenager at the time) # My aunt recounts of her mother's last words: "Daughter, it's certain I die. Don't forget to look after your siblings and listen to your dad." # Then she died in my aunt's arms. As said, each time my aunt recounts that story which happened 50 years ago, she cries.
My Dad may he rest in Paradise Was A United States Veteran That Went To Vietnam I never knew what he had been through or have seen during that time he never talked about it but now I Know why this documentary answered all the questions that were in my mind for so many years thank you life guide
Người Việt Nam chúng tôi không gọi nó là “Vietnam War”, mà gọi là Chiến tranh Kháng chiến chống Mỹ. Không biết môn Lịch sử ở các nước khác học cái gì, nhưng ở Việt Nam chúng tôi học môn Sử suốt 12 năm và đó mới chỉ là những cuộc chiến lớn với rất nhiều quốc gia. Chúng tôi yêu hoà bình và Lịch Sử dạy chúng tôi về lòng yêu nước, về lý do vì sao ngày nay chúng tôi được độc lập, được tự do và hạnh phúc. Xin trích lời của một bại tướng người Pháp đã từng nói về chúng tôi: “Người ta có thể đánh bại một quân đội, chứ không thể đánh bại được một dân tộc”.
Và chính câu nói đó của tướng pháp De carties đã khích Mỹ nhảy vào VN. Một nước mỹ anh hùng, mạnh mẽ bất khả chiến bại lại thua 1 quân đội nông dân chăng ? Thế là mỹ tiếp nối pháp ký hiệp ước rút quân.
Nah. I grew up in the states and here they teach Vietnam as an ill-advised venture. It's held up as an object lesson of what it means to lose a military effort, and why. You'd be surprised: our education includes questions about whether we ever should have fought there in the first place. Finally, I think the US did learn from Vietnam; never again would the military and especially the men and women who fight in those wars be looked down up in such an ignorant way. Since then, our armed forces are mostly respected and honored for their sacrifice.
Search Results Featured snippet from the web Between 1965 and 1975, the United States and its allies dropped more than 7.5 million tons of bombs on Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia-double the amount dropped on Europe and Asia during World War II. Pound for pound, it remains the largest aerial bombardment in human history.
I'm watching this after having spoken to a vet who saw action in Vietnam. The things he saw are unimaginable. I have a hell of a lot of respect for him and all those who served. Can't be anything but humbled in the face of someone who has been through combat.
I remeber in high school it was being said that the US went into viet nam to stop the spread of communism. The communists won. That was about 50 years ago. Since then a couple of monumental changes happened in the world. The Soviet Union disbanded, the Berlin wall came down, Germany was reunited and the Soviet Union abandoned communism as an ideology. I guess the communists taking over Viet Nam wasn't all that crucial to communism taking over the world.
My uncle was drafted into the Big Red One, first infantry division. My dad said my grandma went to church every single day to pray for his safe return. While he did return, Vietnam destroyed him mentally. He struggled with alcohol and an eating disorder for the rest of his life. He committed suicide, drowning himself in his uniform in 2009. Sad.
27:29 - A photo of a US Soldier looking at Vietnamese kids while they burn their houses... "Sorry we have to burn your village..to save it from communism" Isn't it ironic?!?!
@@cfvgd Not a single Vietnamese house will burn down if the US did not intervene and "leave alone" the UNITED Vietnamese forces that DROVE out the French after many years of colonial slavery finally WON THEIR FREEDOM. US intervened and installed a fake President (Diem) who was oppresive to the Buddhists and other non-catholics. In the end, the South "freedom and democracy" loving" Puppet government was more cruel and terrorist-like than the Communist North the US portrayed to be evil. The Buddhist monk who self-immolated and burned himself was the start of the downfall of the cruel and puppet South Vietnam President!!! FREE AND UNITED VIETNAM KICKED out both the FRENCH AND THE AMERICANS out of their motherland. :) What a brave race. Even the Chinese and Cambodia's devilish Pol Pot all know, you never mess with the Vietnamese! :) These are the bravest race of modern history. 42 to 1 casualty and still did not surrender to the US and now their new generation is enjoying a PEACEFUL and UNITED nation, unlike the Korea which the US imperialists successfully divided forever.
Thanks for the video! We owe you a beer! I was there in 1969 as a helicopter pilot and immediately saw that we Americans had no idea what we were doing. I often flew "staff pukes" who were the underlings of the commanders. I would listen to the pukes on the intercom as they would brag about how they were going to distort the happenings of the day to make their bosses look good. They would laugh about moving body count numbers a couple of decimals and then brag about how they were going to be promoted because they lied for their bosses. LBJ, McNamara, Nixon & Kissinger were lying sacks of shit who deceived the American public for their own purpose. McNamara's family can love him all they want but if they respect him they are equally pitiful horrible people. I named my son after my flight school buddy who came back in a box. He would be 71 but died when he was 20! Best of luck to all of us!
As a 55 yr old man, your documentary answered every question I had about the Vietnam conflict, and even greater content to share with my friends and coworkers. Excellent job!
it is not, it is western propaganda. presenting the war as a civil war b/w the south and the north. somehow forgot to tell that US first attacks were against south Vietnam, and that hundreds of thousands of south Vietnamese will be jailed in concentration camps by the US to keep the control on the south population. read noam chomsky on the war
Thanks for summarizing one of the darkest but bravest history of my country. I am Vietnamese who was born in the family had so many generations fighting to preserve peace and freedom (my grandpa, grandma, uncles, my dad and my mom...). Later on after Doi Moi, so Vietnam has a chance to develop the country in term of free trade economic peacefully. Therefore, I had a chance to study oversea in the United Kingdom. As a result, I am a hybrid of Communism and Capitalism. When I was back home I did ask my grand dad “why Vietnam had to fight against France and America? Why not let them come and go?”. My grandpa said to me that “because in my time, we fought for the liberation of the country to be independent and enslaved the young generation. So today, your generation has time at peace to be proud as Vietnamese”. And that touched me a lot, later on he had inspired me to learn a lot about our godfather history. This short video and Ken Burn documentary is so true and very objective for both side American and Vietnamese. Actually, we could be very good allies since beginning and could be prevented all bloodshed later on during thirty years. If you learn about Vietnam history, you may find out we are a loving peace people. Our godfather had defended the country for 3000 years from the Chinese, Mongolia, Japanese, French and America. We do not want war, but in order to preserve peace we have to fight. Today, all those sadness may be gone in the Vietnamese mind, all may be forgotten and may be forgiven. So, let come to Vietnam and explore yourself about history, culture, sightseeing places, delicious cuisine and most of all a friendly people always welcome you.
Vietnam definitely had to fight France for independence, but not America. Ho Chi Minh actually prefered peaceful unification with the South rather than fighting them, but Le Duan was in power in 1960
@@danghoangluong2942 You are wrong to blame North Vietnam for not wanting to reunify Vietnam peacefully. It was the US and Ngo Dinh Diem who refused the general election in 1956 to unify Vietnam under the terms of the 1954 Geneva accords knowing they would lose if the general election was to be held. If the general election, Presedent Ho Chi Minh is expected to receive more than 90% of the vote because the Viet Minh defeated Japan and France to gain independence for Vietnam. America and Ngo Dinh Diem betrayed the Vietnamese people's desire for independence and unification. Great Powers wanted to divide Vietnam as Korea. The Vietnamese do not accept dividing the country. Therefore, this war is mandatory for the Vietnamese who want the country to be unified. As a result, 3 million Vietnamese lives were lost but Vietnam gained independence. Meanwhile, 3 million Koreans have died, but Korea is still divided into two regions. Now, the Korean peninsula is a place of instability, at risk of nuclear war, not peaceful as Vietnam and ASEAN. The US created the Gulf of Tonkin incident to intervene in Vietnam, this event has been declassified. American politicians underestimated Vietnam (you can read Mc Namara's books) and lost a lot of money, lives, and reputation during the Vietnam War. In the end, the US was forced to withdraw with many losses. Vietnam gained its independence even at the cost of the blood of many Vietnamese. The loss of the war was too great for the Vietnamese and the Americans. However, Vietnamese people can be proud of the fight for a unified and independent country, and Americans can't.
My grandpa, fought in the Vietnam War and got shot straight in the head. He was sent to the hospital for surgery, and he managed to pull through and survive. Doctors were not able to remove bullet pieces at were deep in his brain so it left him weaker than ever in his arms. It was a miracle that he survived while fighting in the war.
Mash Ed nah watch again and pay attention to what he said. The korean war, the planning of invading Vietnam etc he make it sound like the only villains were the communists and if you still don't get it then you must be a lover of Hollywood spin off war movies😂😂
I'm currently living in Vietnam (I'm American). For anyone who's never been here, the Vietnamese are so friendly and definitely hold no grudge. The first time I came here I traveled the entire country and was expecting hostility (I didn't know what to expect honestly). There are so many beautiful places here. I definitely recommend visiting! Edit: I don't know if the HCM trail can be '12000 miles' of jungle roadways....not sure if that figure is accurate.
Yeah. We are taught in schools and from our forefathers who joined the wars. We are taught to hate the nonsense wars not hate people. South Korea massacred all innocent people in our village. My forefathers said that South Korean was the worst and evil army ever. The way they killed old people, kids, woman, and pregnant ladies,... However, it was in the past, we don't hate South Korean or American or French or Japanese. Simply, Vietnamese loves freedom and peace!
As long as Vietnam is still ruled by the oppressive and exploitive Communist regime, her potential remains greatly diminished. For any 1% that wants to stay, 99% of the population wants to get out, and many have risked their lives doing just that (for example, 39 doomed lives found in UK container truck recently on the news, and that's only what's been reported), unfortunately. Yet another shocking and also recent example is that during the Covid pandemic when almost all countries assisted their citizens with financial aids in one form or another, the corrupt and murderous Vietnamese Commie regime saw it just as another opportunity not to help but to exploit its ruled citizens even more, essentially making money over the corpses of its citizens by presumably killing at least 30-50K of them, due to grossly misdiagnoses and being thrown into barbwired unhygenic living quarters for isolation, so that they had to sleep on concrete floor, even next to filled trashcans, with inadequate toilet, food, water, or medicine, like animals (searching hard enough, one is able to see shocking video clips on Facebook though the regime tried hard to crack down the leaks by Vietnamese citizen journalists), with the fake nostril Covid test kits, mislabeled as approved by World Health Organization (WHO) in Việt Á scandal, colluded by at least 4 different government agencies (Y Tế , Khoa Học, Công Nghệ, Quân y) and the top Politburo members, including Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Phạm Minh Chính, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Murderous Vietnamese Commie regime even had a thug murdered Christian pastor Giuse Trần Ngọc Thanh, like it has done with many other pastors across the nation. There is a reason why the current Commie Vietnam ranks at the bottom of the world in freedom of speech, (true) freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, barely above Commie China and Commie North Korea. There is no true freedom of religion in Commie Vietnam, as this corrupt Vietnamese Commie regime only authorized the fake organizations headed by Commie monks, many of whom were Commie Party officials, and those religious organizations not approved to be infiltrated by them or headed by their Commie agents are accused of malicious and nonexistent crimes and banned, with innocent religious leaders arrested and jailed, as in the recent case with Thiền Am Bên Bờ Vũ Trụ, a harmless Buddhist meditation monastery, for simply having many followers (hence, more influences that the regime fears it can't control) than the Commie Party's officially approved ones. Similarly, its passport ranks at the bottom, 89th out of 111 countries for a reason, barely above North Korea 104th rank. even below many African nations. For comparison, South Korea is at 2nd rank. That's what Republic of South Vietnam would have likely been ranked among at least the top 10 had it not been invaded and occupied by the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists, aided by Commie Soviet and Commie China. Search "cuop dat dan" (meaning "land-robbing of citizens") to see millions of footages across the country from North to South, spanning for decades, dated back to Ho Chi Minh's bloody land reform 1953-1956 that killed nearly 1 million North Vietnamese in only 4 years, or 250K people brutally slaughtered in torturous painful deaths (like being shot, stabbed, mutilated while being alive, or heads being plowed over by water buffaloes while bodies being buried underground) each year on average to rob their lands and homes. Even today, if the rightful owners refuse to have their homes or lands robbed, the ruthless Vietnamese Commie terrorist regime simply jail or massacre them, have tractors run over their bodies or openly assassinate them in their own homes. When it comes to robbing, these barbarian Vietnamese Commie bandits even prey on each other, just as the recent case with then 84-year-old Mr. Lê Đình Kình, a 55-year-Commie Party veteran from Dong Tam, near Hanoi, that got shot dead at 3am in his own home by the Vietnamese Commie terrorist regime. When his wife Mrs. Dư Thị Thành refused to lie about the incident as ordered, the Vietnamese Commie terrorist police brutally tortured her (see more details from "dandongtam" on Facebook). The corrupt Vietnamese Commie government officials routinely dine on lavish gold-plated Salt Bae steak $100K per meal with blood money not just from taxpayers but also from robbed-lands and robbed homes recently drew international condemnations, while many Vietnamese citizens, including elderlies in their 60's and 70's as well as kids as young as 6's to 16's selling lottery tickets on the streets to survive on $2-3 per day. Even Phạm Nhật Vượng the richest man in Vietnam (via his VinGroup) made the bulk of his wealth mainly by colluding with the barbarian Vietnamese Commie regime in selling their robbed-lands from Vietnamese citizens. Travelers to Vietnam in her current form (not at all like this before the Communists took over) should keep this in mind. Behind the beauty of the land and smiling faces at popular tourist destinations, there are a lot of darkness and tears, bloods, sweats, sorrow, horror, and sufferings all over the country.
My dad is Vietnamese and fought for the south, he never talked too much about the war but was a devoted to his faith Buddhism. He was captured and put into jail for many years after the fall of the south where he got so ill it ultimately lead to his passing at 62. I had him for all those years and despite the horrors I know he saw and the friends he lost he always was a peaceful person and believed in an independent Vietnam. I miss him everyday, Saigon forever ❤
Independent from whom? Commie Vietnam has been minion of both Commie Soviet and Commie China since 1941, except for temporary Sino-Soviet drift 1979-1989.
@@thethaovatoquoc312 South Vietnam was anything but free and prosperous. It was first led by the Catholic fanatic Ngo Dihn Diem who supresses freedom of speech and forces people to convert to Chirstiany, then turned into a power vacuum for the rest of its existence atleast 3/4 of all Vietnamese, both North and South, supported the North not because of communism, but free from foreign intervention. Cry about it
We still have heavy Vietnamese communities in both North and Southern California. One of my good chess friends fled Vietnam at the fall of Saigon. The memories still sadden him to this day.
@@jamestavella1398 He likely missed the free and prosperous Republic of South Vietnam and its legitimate, civilized, civic government that was even more advanced than Singapore at the time. In contrast to the current Vietnamese Commie regime and its terrorists that continue robbing lands and homes of Vietnamese citizens even to these days, Republic of South Vietnam actually gave lands to landless farmers to cultivate under "Người Cày Có Ruộng'", for example. Had US continued its support for South Vietnam, it would likely have remained a country today just like South Korea. If you have a chance to talk to any South Vietnamese soldiers from ARVN, you would find out that the vast majority of them, with formidable spirit, wanted to continue fighting the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists as long as they had US support. These warriors caused serious damages to the Commies in major batters, not only in 1968 Tet Offensive in which they decimated 80% of Vietcong force, but in 1972 Easter Offensive against NVA as well. Otherwise, the situation was severely lobsided as not just one but both global Commie giants Soviet and China not only continued support, but INCREASED support, for their minion the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists, it's not hard to predict the outcome of the war under such predicament.
@@thethaovatoquoc312 Việt Nam hiện nay độc lập, không quốc gia nào có khả năng chi phối Việt Nam, đủ khả năng bắt Việt Nam làm điều ảnh hưởng đến lợi ích dân tộc. Ngược lại, trong chiến tranh, một tổng thống VNCH như Ngô Đình Diệm cũng chỉ là con rối do Mỹ dựng lên, khi không còn tác dụng thì người Mỹ dễ dàng thay thế ông ta. Trước khi chết, ông Diệm gọi điện cho đại sứ Mỹ Henry Cabotlot đê cầu cứu. Tuy nhiên, một lời từ chối của Đại sứ Mỹ là bản án tử hình của Tổng thống VNCH Ngô Đình Diệm. Bắc Việt Nam cũng bị ảnh hưởng của Liên Xô, Trung Quốc nhưng mức độ ảnh hưởng ít hơn vì người Mỹ đã đổ quá nhiều tiền, xương máu vào chiến tranh Việt Nam. Chiến tranh Việt Nam dù đẫm máu nhưng Việt Nam đã thống nhất, độc lập với 100 triệu dân. Giờ đây, kể cả các cường quốc cũng không dám can thiệp quân sự vào Việt Nam vì cái giá phải trả sẽ quá đắt. Đó là giá trị của độc lập, thống nhất. Chỉ 34 năm sau 1990 (Là năm kết thúc giai đoạn chiến tranh 1945-1989) Việt Nam đã là nền kinh tế tăng trưởng năng động hàng đầu thế giới. Vì vậy, nếu người Mỹ không gây chiến ở Việt Nam, Việt Nam thống nhất từ 1954 thì kinh tế Việt Nam sẽ phát triển rất mạnh mẽ.
Its ironic watching this today as the same story plays out in Afghanistan, even when I was there in 2010, we knew we were fighting another Vietnam, took the politicians another 10 years to figure it out.
Politicians are backed by corporations who fund their campaigns and many more activities. So basically the USA army is fighting for corporations. Heck the war is even privatised with many private armies and contractors like Blackwater etc profiting from the war. Its a lost cause, people should wake up to reality.
With all that happened in the past, I said VN has learnt its lesson now that it has open to the world and leaning toward a more socialist society than a totalitarian regime. Can't said the same for USA though, with what has transpired in Afghanistan.
i'll be honest i don't really study too much politics but what i will say is places like north korea and china looks concerningly close to creating another hitler
Some early parts left out. After the Japanese invaded Vietnam, both the Americans and the Brits asked Ho Chi Minh if he and his guerilla army would help them fight the Japanese in his country. He said he would only if the Brits and Americans promised to not let the French back into Vietnam after the war and that Vietnam be given the opportunity to gain their independence. Both Britain and the US promised that would happen if he assisted them. So under the OSS, the Americans sent a group called Merrill's Marauders and the Brits a group called the Chindits under General Orde Wingate to fight the Japanese with help from Ho Ch Minh's army. After the end of WWll, the French were allowed back in to continue their colonial rule and Ho Chi Minh's ambition for an independent Vietnam was dropped. In other words, he was betrayed by Britain and the US and the rest is history. The Vietnam War should never have happened. When you look back in 2023 and realize the hundreds of thousands of civilians and military personnel that were killed on both sides and the thousands of families that suffered on both sides, it boggles the mind.
Yes. In light of your comment, recently an American pollster asked Americans whether they would stand and fight or run if America (God forbid) were ever invaded. Amazingly the poll exposed a demographic that between 55-60% of Americans identified as Democrats would not stand and would leave. Not good. How is it that Americans have a greater taste for fighting foreign wars (Korean, Vietnam, Afghan, and now Ukraine) than defending their own land? Unless Americans believe destroying someone else's country is in defense of America.
The South Vietnamese were also defending their country. One might think that someone who in their profile defends a free Taiwan against an authoritarian CCP and repressive communist state might understand that.
That was the best documentary about the Vietnam war I’ve ever seen. Made me really feel the struggles in country and the gradual increasing tension at home. Bravo.
You managed to hit on most of the major motivating factors without getting mired in unhelpful details. With anything as complicated as this subject matter, there is far more that must be left out, than can possibly be included. You did a superb job in only 25 minutes.
One thing I wish you would’ve addressed more was what happened to all the American Vietnam veterans when they got home. The public hated them, and the government turned a blind eye to them. Thousands were homeless, addicted to drugs, and eventually killed themselves. It was a very disgraceful time in our history.
it's very sad. what sucks is, even today's generation shows hatred to people who sacrificed their lives and fought for their nations with their lives at risk. if you look at some comments, there are people showing disrespect to the soldiers.
@@floof6896 yea because no one should have to respect anyone to the point of showing them special treatment like you fucking weird lot seem to expect. You were a victim of war if you were or are a soldier in combat full stop. I do not respect you for your victimhood or anything you think you did for the country. No war the US has had in the last 2 centuries has been for the sake of the country, there is nothing TO respect. I simply feel sorry for you, especially if you think you deserve respect for having your life ruined by war.
It is truly sad that people who caused the death of millions of innocent people, raped and killed women, and destroyed civilian villages where there were no soldiers met such an end.
Finally, a documentary that makes sense out of the kayos. Thank you sir for answering some of the most perplexing questions that I have held for most of my life. I grew up in San Diego. This is where the US Government was finally pressured into excepting the VN refugees. San Diego was the first location for them to start migrating too. Today I teach English in Vietnam. I am not a communist, but I came to the North to learn what I could about what really happened. I've also been to the South and still had no idea about the Vietnam war. What did I learn? The Vietnamese people are awesome, kind, loving, forgiving, and open minded. You would think they would hate Americans, but they don't. Even the Communist, try real hard to show that they are just people. They know that mistakes were made. They know that people died but they are very open to western ideals and society as it stands today. However, they are also still communist. They don't hate democracy but they have learned to consider it as a successful method of ruling over society. What I admire most, is that as an American, I have never been disrespected here. They are very much interested in my opinions and thoughts. They cling to their communist ideals but they also seriously consider my conservative views. The idea of freedom appeals to most of the people here in North Vietnam but, they also consider the ideals of communism and the millions who fought in the war. As an American, I answer their questions about democracy, but honor and respect their views on communism. I am a foreigner in a foreign land. I will never be a communist but one of my goals in coming here was to find out for myself why the Vietnam war took place at all. This documentary video is pretty good. It reflects some truths that are often left out. Thank you Sir. I may not agree with all that you say, but I would say that you were fair in your statements. I morn for the thousands who lost their lives in a war that should have never happened. It is a lesson to all that it is the politician who bears the responsibility of this tragic war and a testament to those who rose up to stop it. Let us hope that these wars end. Let us hope that the lines of communications stay open. In my opinion, people are the same everywhere you go in this world and when we allow the powers that be to separate us, then the terrible atrocities begin to happen again and again. Let us all study history so we do not repeat the horrors of the past. Amen!
.Anti-communism is just a guise of the US government to justify the intention to enslave the Vietnamese. They supported the French invasion of Vietnam (1946-1954), supported Diem's division of Vietnam (1955-1975), abetted for the Khmer Rouge to massacre Vietnamese and Cambodian people to avenge Vietnam (1979-1990), support China to attack Vietnam. Those are crimes against Vietnam.
Thank you for telling exactly what is happening in Vietnam with objective comments. The Vietnamese do not hold grudges against their former enemies, that is a fact. Even Vietnam is a country with a high rate of people having possitive attitude to America in the world. Vietnamese people know that Vietnamese history is a series of wars, but Vietnam is also a nation with a very unique culture and history. The war is over, all wounds will also heal and Vietnam is one of the nations with the ability to recover quickly. Vietnam is getting better and better and has become a peace-loving country. I am glad that open-minded Americans like you have come to Vietnam to live and work for a long time. Good people like you are always welcomed and respected by Vietnamese people. Hope you have a nice experience in Vietnam!
I only flew one mission in VIet Nam as I was normally stationed in Spain but TDY'd to Thailand briefly. The USA was totally wrong in starting and pursuing that illegal invasion; and the fact that the Vietnamese do not hate Americans is a tribute to their humanity.
Soldiers are the ones who want peace the most because they suffer the most hardships and pains because of war. Thank you and wish your family happiness!
My father was in Vietnam....he came back a different man...he was diagnosed with PTSD and he was sick...(mentally)....I still love him because he is my father but inside my mind ill never forget...never
This was very well done. I appreciate the emphasis on the confusion of diplomacy, and the fog of war, rather then simply calling people good or bad. You told a story well.
hello my vietnamese friends. I'm from Turkey and I am 14 years old. i love vietnam and sometimes i learn vietnamese. There are few people who love vietnam in Turkey. this is a message of friendship. Be glad in Turkey and Turks. let's be friends. xin chào những người bạn Việt Nam của tôi. Tôi đến từ Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ và tôi 14 tuổi. Tôi yêu tiếng Việt và đôi khi tôi học tiếng Việt. Có rất ít người yêu thích Việt Nam ở Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. đây là một thông điệp của tình bạn. Hãy vui mừng ở Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ và Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. làm bạn nhé 🇹🇷🇦🇿❤️🇻🇳
Khi bạn muốn làm bạn với người Việt Nam thì chúng tôi luôn chào đón. Tôi muốn gửi lời chúc của người Việt Nam vào dịp năm mới tới bạn "Mong bạn và gia đình luôn hạnh phúc, an khang, thịnh vượng và gặp nhiều may mắn".
My uncle served and was wounded in Vietnam. He recently died. He would never talk about the war, but was a good man. He didn't agree with the war but served his country. I miss him and wish I would have spent so much more time with him. Don't miss the opportunity to spend time with the people you love. It doesn't last forever.
I was drafted in Germany 76/77 almost 18 months in Bavaria and spoke to valiant US soldiers who suffered at a very young age in Vietnam. It changed my whole idea about the military. Whenever a new war breaks out, those lowlife politicians voting in favour should go first with their kids as grunts taking those bullets, horror and starvation. Never again will I serve one single second unless the children of senators, presidents, civil servants and lobbyists go first.
Right those politicians love to lie to us and keep us in the dark to gaslight us into thinking other countries are the “bad guy” for us to act in their favor I will never trust them.
The people that start wars should be made to do mortal combat with their opponent and leave everyone else out of it. But that is far too simple for humans to be interested in.
Uncle Ho must be so happy if he is alive today. I recall reading that all he wanted was independence from the French and Americans colonials, fair and equal treatment of the Vietnamese people and as a nation. Today Vietnam is the fastest growing economy in South East Asia.
@@QuynhAnh-rc3iq The old man in Hung Yen that was killed by the police recently for defending ownership of his land, his son sent to jail, the communist corruption is alive and well. Police come to our factory in Hung Yen and claim "Holiday Money" and my staff are led to believe this is normal. The US put sanctions on Vietnam recently for getting into bed with China, in 20 years or so, Vietnam will be under threat from it's master [China] to become another Chinese province and Hanoi leaders will be well paid; sad, I love Vietnam but I fear for it's future.
By the way, in the Vietnam War, China helped Vietnam. The war between China and Vietnam was due to the deterioration of relations between China and the Soviet Union. And Vietnam and the Soviet Union stand together. Under the influence of the American media, the truth has disappeared. Don't forget what the Americans did to the Vietnamese. The Vietnamese flag also has a five-pointed star,
Tears down every time I watch this . My grandpa died in the French war when my mom was still on my grandma’s belly , my two uncles ( from my dad side) died in the American war , each family in my country has at least two or more people died in the war.
"...The Vietnam War began in good faith, by good people with good intentions..." I stopped as soon, as I saw that line. The West wanted to teach the Vietnamese a lesson about resisting colonial rule. There was nothing "good" about their intentions.
Awesome video. Those b&w photos… That last soundtrack. All the movies based on the Vietnam war… Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Hamburger Hill, etc. We didn’t really have a concrete explanation of this war, but this video helped a lot.
I feel so bad about the numerous Vietnamese who suffered from French colonization and America's war and at the same time I'm happy that the Vietnamese earned their independence and respect through untold sacrifices. To the American government, it was just for avoiding humiliation; to Vietnam people, it was for unification and fight for survival.
When "unification"=enslavement of the whole country's population, it's only an excuse. When "fight for survival"=invasion of another free republic, it's only an excuse. Poor, authoritarian, oppressive North Vietnamese Commie terrorists invaded free and prosperous Republic of South Vietnam and claimed "unification", just like Poor, authoritarian, oppressive Noth Korean Commie terrorist invaded free and prosperous South Korea and claimed "unification". They fool no one except the naive or morons. GDP per capita /100 based on USD from 1960. Year South North 1926 6.50 2.65 1927 6.18 3.07 1928 6.25 2.69 1929 5.88 2.85 1930 5.27 2.75 1931 5.10 2.50 1932 5.03 2.47 1933 5.33 2.44 1934 5.71 2.44 1935 5.74 2.86 1936 6.15 2.86 1937 6.21 2.88 1938 6.45 2.97 1939 7.06 3.04 1940 6.47 2.68 1941 6.02 2.60 1942 5.44 2.40 1943 5.17 2.22 1944 3.83 1.86 1945 3.18 1.33 1946 3.23 1.86 1947 3.25 2.05 1948 3.48 2.02 1949 3.60 2.36 1950 3.86 2.67 1951 3.98 2.70 1952 3.83 2.75 1953 3.72 2.57 1954 3.77 2.54 1955 2.84 1.81 1956 3.05 2.77 1957 2.88 2.72 1958 3.69 3.11 1959 4.43 3.29 1960 4.41 2.80 1961 3.85 2.86 1962 4.19 2.77 1963 4.23 2.54 1964 3.98 2.54 1965 3.85 2.85 1966 4.44 3.55 1967 4.12 3.44 1968 3.98 2.88 1969 4.23 2.88 1970 5.53 3.78 .... Source: UC Davis, US "Preliminary Estimates of Vietnam GDP 1800-1970", International Research Workshop". It is clear that 50 years since 1926 until 1975 (when the Communists invaded South Vietnam and took over), living standard in Republic of South Vietnam has always been higher than that of North Vietnam. That's why the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists invaded and robbed South Vietnam. The land-robbing has occured even to these days, since Ho Chi Minh's deadly land-reform (1953-1956) that killed nearly 1 million North Vietnamese just to rob their lands and properties. Search "cuop dat dan" on RUclips to see millions of footages of land-robbing by the utterly corrupt and brutal Vietnamese Commie regime, all over the country, spanning for decades.
No, you were wrong ! The SVN people were happy before the what so-called " Vietnam war " .A political and stupid war . I was grew up and fought in that war .
0:00: 🌍 The Vietnam War was a dark chapter in American history, driven by overconfidence, Cold War tensions, and imperialist tendencies, resulting in the deaths of millions of people. 6:25: 🔥 The French were defeated by the Viet Minh at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, leading to the split of Vietnam into North and South. 10:27: 💥 Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson becomes president, leading to a power struggle in South Vietnam and increased US involvement in the war. 15:10: 😔 The Vietnam War was a costly and divisive conflict for the United States, with the Tet Offensive challenging public trust in the government. 20:31: 💔 The Vietnam War and the role of President Nixon in prolonging the conflict. 24:30: 💔 The fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under a communist regime. Recap by Tammy AI
I was only here to learn for my examination. It was merely a small case study before coming to this video. After these 30 minutes, the whole aspect of the cold war and the Vietnamese people have been clearly impacted. Thank you so much for making this. It was unbelievably outstanding.
And around and around it goes....20 years in Afghanistan. Now...in Ukraine. Are there no lessons to learn from all this? No understanding for the past will bring no enlightenment for the future.
My best friend’s grandpa fought in the war. He got lung cancer twice and had it removed both times. He ended up passing away from it 5 years ago. R.I.P. Greg I love and miss you
Very accurate, and neutral documentary video about Vietnam war. I love how you point out that the only thing Vietnamese want is the independence of their country. They did not really care whether they follow Communism or Capitalism, all they want is the chance to govern their own country.
Hey Jessie if you want to see a documentary that'll smoke your mind, get the one with Ken Burns when he did the( Lincoln Diaries) my mind has never been straight since.
I don't know why, but I've always found the Vietnam war to be one of the most confusing wars there's ever been. I get the Cold War, as much as I can without being a historian, I get WWII etc, the Korean War I find more straightforward...But I just can't seem to get my head around this one. It's weird. This video has almost helped me to grasp it 🤣 In any case, I understand a lot more about it. Good work!
L Morningstar....the reason you don't understand is that the Vietnamese wanted to be free from, French colonizers who made Vietnamese a slave in their own land, the Vietnamese overthrew the French Government, then another white power said, we can't have that, so they started sending troops, that white power is the United States....every war that has happen has been for the division of the world and who controls it, which is the English, the French, the Germans, the United States, the European union, ....
very close to what I been telling friends for the last decade, they broke it down good , id have to say i know more now anyway and I got a 5 DVD set about this war that i learned a lot of peps died was about it, mostly kids any way ya look at it .I'm from eastern Ky , there's not a family up any holler that didn't lose kin folk in this, I remember a lot of guys that had been in the war and most of them was still there trapped in there minds, had a friend snap over someone blowing a bubble and popped it, he beat that man bad over a bubble , all he heard was a bombing, sad ,the country stopped the production of men after this era, I'm not half the man of any man in that war !! or women as far as that goes ! Thank you and I hope they all find peace someday !
@@VienPeaaace Just because someone started a fight, doesn't mean you should keep it going. That's on you if you wanna lose millions over communism which ultimately failed after they won. Gotta love how you spend 4 million troops and a shit ton of money on a war just to starve them to death and ruin their economy. Maybe if the war was won, the Kennedys werent shot, and Nixon wasn't a fucking cuck it would've gone better.
I think the message of this video is that war is terrible no matter the reason, some are rational as resources are a necessity, some are pure evil and malice to push an ideology and take control, and this one was a confusing blend of good intention at the start, pride and corruption blinding the generals/ politicians at the cost of the lives of innocent men, women and children
@@SalX22 Thanks so much, even our country still getting destroyed by the U.S propagandas , even everyone sees us as hearless monsters, cold blood killers without any evidences, we will fight to pure our country name, for our people and never step back because Vietnamese never gives up, it's already proved in world history book. FIGHT UNTIL THE END Of THE WORLD !
are the stuff Introduction 0:35 French Colonial Rule 1:32 Dien Bien Phu 5:30 A New Nation 6:42 JFK 7:55 Operation Rolling Thunder 10:35 Into The Jungle 13:45 The Tet Offensive 16:31 Trust is Broken 18:27 Richard Nixon 19:40 Vietnamization 21:38 Things Fall Apart 23:19 The Fall of Saigon 24:46 The Vietnam War 26:02 Epilogue 27:14
People sometimes forget the English we're the ones to control the whole world before anyone even tried, I live in New Zealand and prefer an English accent as it close to mine and many other colonised countries around the world
@@jahrhome my point exactly , who is more fitting than someone who used to loot the whole world, no wonder British are nostalgic about their past and invested in history. this is for comedic purposes, don't take this too seriously internet.
@@LeedsunitedNepal Certainly true. But were there any that reached as far afield as the British Empire? Not a rhetorical question, but to my knowledge the Brit's had the most territory across the world.
I had been to Vietnam in 2007, what a charming country that was (and is) riding high on an economic boom as the newest Dragon Economy of Asia, and the people were very, very friendly and confident in moving on their country as one of Asia's emerging markets. Yet somehow, while on a city tour which included the Cu Chi Tunnels, I wasn't surprised when our tour guide, without any trace of bitterness, mentioned how they referred to the War as 'the American War' of which the Vietnamese, with the aid of their leader Ho Chi Minh, were fighting 'the enemy,' which were the Americans. Seen in today's context, this holds very, very true! American intervention has paid its price, and the fall of Saigon to the pro-Ho Chi Minh forces was that ultimate defeat that still haunts Americans. So painful yet so very true! Yet I cannot help but weep over the millions of innocent Vietnamese who lost their lives because of this war. Let this war be a lesson to the American penchant to meddling in conflict-prone areas, like what was done in Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia Afghanistan and now the Ukraine, that War is morally wrong--and to quote Boy George, 'WAR IS STUPID' 😢
You just know feel bad for people who died in this war. How will civilian’s life change if they lose in a war? Southern Việt Nam is rich country but Northern Việt Nam is poor country when the war ended everything reversed. Which country was invading?😄😄 you may be a stupid guy
The Vietnamese people are always like that when he comes to Vietnam as a friend. The truth was that the US since the 1950s helped France with 80% of the war costs to hope to enslave the Vietnamese again, but failed miserably in Dien Bien Phu (1954). The Geneva Agreement was signed. US's establishment of a puppet government as a henchman in South Vietnam to sabotage the 1956 general election in Vietnam under the Geneva Agreement, for fear of Mr. Ho Chi Minh's election victory, led to the directly brought US troops to cause the Vietnam War (1960-1975). Unfortunately, the cooperation between and Vietnam in WW2 quickly turned into hostility, due to the US government. That is a historical fact.
Vietnamese just want to be independent, however, we have few choices. We called support from US but they stood in France side. Thus, we falled into Communist system and everything have gone year by year
The Vietnam War was not just a conflict of ideologies but a testament to the resilience, sacrifice, and complexities of human history. It serves as a powerful reminder that war leaves no true victors-only lessons to be learned and wounds to be healed. 🇻🇳
Hi Chi Minh: You’re for democracy USA: Right Hi Chi Minh: And you want all nations to have independence USA: Yep Ho Chi Minh: And you hate imperialism USA: Yes definitely Ho Chi Minh: So you support Vietnamese independence USA: Well yes but actually no
@@arminhillman7956 vietnam wants socialism. US intervenes with puppet government in the south that killed a lot of vietnamese, in contrast to what the US history dictates that Commies killed their people. US did not win because Vietnam wants independence and Socialism as a nation.
@@alrizo1115 I must have missed the part where there was a massive exodus of South Vietnamese fleeing for their lives to the United States when the North invaded. Ask the "boat people" how the North respected their independence.
@@arminhillman7956 lol, you must be talking about the puppet government the US assigned to kill and oppress their people. If that's the case, the US should have won. Ask your vietnamese friends and thry will tell you that vietnam war is called Liberation from US or Victory from US. And they celebrate it.
I was 12 years old in 1971, and lived in Charleston, South Carolina. A friend of mine from school told me one day that his father, a B52 pilot based at Anderson AFB in Guam, had been shot down and was reported as missing in action, MIA. We moved to Connecticut before the war ended and I never found out what became of his father.
Your friends father was one of many, hopefully he survived. I was in the AF at that time but stationed in Spain, we lost quite a few B52s in Vietnam, as the Russian SAMs were very effective and they knew right where we were coming.
@@olliemck60 người mỹ đã sai lầm khi coi thường nó vì nó chưa bao giờ hạ được b52 nhưng vào tay những người việt nam yêu nước thì tất cả các vũ khí đều lợi hại .vì cuộc chiến việt nam.là cuộc chiến toàn dân bảo vệ tổ quốc thì mọi thứ từ vật dụng gia đình cũng trở thành vũ khí.
8:40 My grandfather was a Green Beret in Vietnam. He volunteered for three tours, the first beginning in November 1963 (four days after Diem's assassination) and the last ending in June 1970.
I’ve watched the documentary Vietnam 10,000 day war as well as others, I’ve learned the history of the war over time.and I have to say this 25 min pretty much encapsulates what happened in that war,may all the soldiers on both sides RIP🙏🏾
I just finished read a book by Glyn Haynie, "When I Turned Nineteen, A Vietnam War Memoir". We must never forget our Vietnam Vets who served. Thank you!
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*Time Stamps* 📽
Introduction 0:35
French Colonial Rule
1:32
Dien Bien Phu
5:30
A New Nation
6:42
JFK 7:55
Operation Rolling Thunder 10:35
Into The Jungle
13:45
The Tet Offensive
16:31
Trust is Broken
18:27
Richard Nixon
19:40
Vietnamization
21:38
Things Fall Apart
23:19
The Fall of Saigon
24:46
The Vietnam War
26:02
Epilogue 27:14
How come Australia’s involvement is never mentioned?
1945 Japan: banzai !
Vietnam: Freedom !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
1946 France: I will continue Colonial Rule.
Vietnam: Freedom x2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
1954 American: What did you say, rice farmer ?
Vietnam: Freedom x4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
1979 China: I like your lands and seas.
Vietnam: Freedom x16 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
If farmers always win. Dont touch them.
@Young Tang So CIA have trained all enemy of Amercan.
Very succinct. Well done, I thought I detected Ken Burns.
@@petertrezise4545 Because the Americans think they have the only army that can fight. Other countries can do just as well if forced to defend their country.
Hi, I am a 73 year old Vietnam Combat Vet (1966 to 1969) USS Providence and In Country at "Monkey Mountain" by Danang. I am on VA Disability from exposure to Agent Orange. I enlisted in the US Navy when I was 17 years old. Three of my High school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. Participated in the TET Offensive 1968.God bless all Vietnam Vets. You are not forgotten.
May their soul rip 🙏
Thank you sir 🙏🏽
godbless sir
I honor your service for the people of south VN with all my respect. Thank you sir
Thank you for your service. We are indebted
Only one thing in all wars is for sure： it's the ordinary people that suffer the most.
@@leogazebo5290 What how? Oh yes Frederick the random german chicken farmer invaded poland, Oh yes Phillipe the factory worker single handly started the Algerian French War.
@@hoosler6876 Oh yes and all of that is done with the backing of his fellow friend Hans German name. Oh yes they are the backbone Elizabeth something something.
@@leogazebo5290 but actually how are ordinary people responsible for wars? It's not like Hitler was elected or Ho Chi Minh?(
@@hoosler6876 Well they are indirectly at fault, sure they may not have declared war but they surely support it.
They became the backbone of both the state and it's elected leader. Yes elected.
In WAR and in Politics or in TERRORISM..Only common people suffer in the name of POWER...
I work for the VA and I see Vietnam vets daily. The sad thing is that the vets have never really left Vietnam, their memories still are there, every day of their lives.
So terribly sad for them and their families.
Yes very true my grandpa talks about it daily 😢
Understandable when you napalm children it’s difficult to live with.
Soooo true 😢 This is not talked about enough!
Nancy, bless you. I'm a service-connected vet of the Gulf War era. My father died in his 40s from service-connected Agent Orange exposure. I don't want to get too political, but it has to be said because too many Vietnam vets are ashamed of their service because of the 1960s anti-war movement messaging. Speaking as a longtime Democrat/Liberal, what we did not know at the time, is that the entire 1960s anti-war movement was funded by the Soviet Union. Here is proof- "Russian GRU defector Stanislav Lunev said in his autobiography that "the GRU and the KGB helped to fund just about every antiwar movement and organization in America and abroad," and that during the Vietnam War the USSR gave $1 billion to American anti-war movements, more than it gave to the VietCong." -Wikipedia
Vietnam vets must never feel ashamed of their service. President Kennedy had a very good reason for putting our troops there (sadly Johnson screwed a lot of it up). The atrocities against the South Vietnamese by the North Vietnamese Communists were on an unimaginable scale. We were trying to keep the liberal world liberal, not authoritarian and genocidal, i.e. Communist. Take care, John
My husband was in this war..after he came home..he was diagnosed with PTSD...but continued to served for 28 years ..it was a terrible time of his life being an 18 years old and was sent to war after his training...he would tell me stories and we cry together. ..he served his country with all his being and was a good soldier..RIP MASTER CHIEF PCM...RIP..FLY HIGH..TILL WE MEET AGAIN....
I am from Poland and don't admire what is really crime and genecid on behalf USA and stupid soldiers.
Always doing peaceful war in foreign country how does it sound!?
Nobady is coming fight to USA only doing it in foreign country.
And don't tell me you liberate Poland and Auschwitz because the war started with money to Hiller from Prescott Bus and Standard Oil and Pharmaceutical Cartel I. G. FARBEN.
American made pictures in AUSCHWITZ video and live us in the hands of USSR unit late 80s😳
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@@osloreal7042 You are an idiot. Its not the soldiers that decide to fight in other countries, they get deployed to go fight in other countries. And the reason foreign countries dont fight in the US is because theres no war in the US, the US deploys troops to other countries that already have a war raging.
@@osloreal7042 Can’t even understand what you’re saying, but the fact that you’re so willing to just disregard soldiers and their stories is just plain disrespectful.
“Serve the country” by which you mean murder innocent people?
In to this doc for 6 minutes and already learned more that they ever tought me at school.....thank you so much !!!!
Thanks!
I work with 70% Vietnamese people. I need to know this. My father fought in this war and ive never felt more guilty. It's amazing what humans are capable of. I'm sorry they had to even fight for their own home, but I'm glad they they fought so hard.
Agreed ... an excellent and short overview of many of the key issues and events as well as the politics surrounding the Vietnam War. Thanks for posting it. As one who lived through and remembers many things about that era, you pointed out some important things that I was not aware of.
@@coreyham3753 Thanks!
The nuance in this one is strong. Subbed.
I'm an Vietnamese. It was really emotional to watch these, what war had done to my home just 2 generations ago. But what sadden me even more is that, right now, in my generations, history has repeated itself, just not in my home, but in someone else's, some child's home in the dessert. I love American's songs and cinemas, it sometime reminds me that Love is more valuable than pride, that hatred is just an illusion while Death is real
That was beautiful Thatch, that
" ... love is more valuable than pride... "
Beautiful. Now if we can get it to also usurp other human failings.
american and Israel = Evil country
@@jamesboardman2721 What a bunch of IGNORANT B.S. If the u.s. was so interested in bringing peace and freedom to the Vietnamese people...Why didn't they allow the elections to take place in 1956???
@@jamesboardman2721 I'm a native Vietnamese myself and everything you said lines up for the most part. I mean, Ho Chi Minh's goal was to unite the WHOLE of Vietnam. He ain't gonna settle on just half being independent ( and we seen how that turns out with North and South Korean being mortal enemies despite they are the same people til this day ). Communism was just a means to an end for the most part to unite the country. What puts me off more is that the source you linked for some reason to me at least sounds like the guy saying that Vietnam doesn't deserve it's independence and write the whole thing to justify the reasoning behind the war that shouldn't have started in the first place.
@@jamesboardman2721 fuck off usa your a peice of shits that forcefully try to take over others land and try to kick them out of their own country. Just fuck off
Thanks! I don’t know who it went to before, but it is worth $2 an encapsulated episode. It prepped me for watching the full documentary the second time.
This war has affected me deeply because my father died there in 64. Changed my life completely. Casualties of war casts a wide net.
I’m sorry for your loss 😢
May he rest in paradise 🙏
My father died there as well, cancer from agent orange killed him.
@@somepeoplecanthandlethetruth Do you Know Now Many People In Serbia Were Affected By Nato's Bombings? They Dropped Fcking Uranium Man
@@DraskoCobra I didn't do it, why are you mad at me?
play stupid games...
The sad part about war is that the people that actually deserve to die are the same people who determine who does
This is very true...
Which people "deserve to die"? Who are you to make that call?
@@cacambo589 The people who are in Congress probably deserve to die, they sent thousands of troops into Vietnam after they reviewed it and knew it was a lost cause, and even then they were pretending that they were winning even though they weren't.
@@cacambo589 they typically wear suits, call themselves politicians when in reality they are mere mouthpieces for something far more sinister.
@@aplane9248 537. That's how many people are in congress. Do you really believe that many people should die? Do you really think that all those people were bad? Also Congress had nothing to do with sending soldiers to war, so your statement doesn't even make sense.
“When the rich wage war, it’s the poor who die.”
The rich waged the vietnam war? Its geopolitics, conflict between Eurasia and the US/Western EU was inevitable. In the context of the great game between superpowers, wars like Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan etc are inevitable. Even if the most anti war person was elected as president before vietnam war, it would still likely of happened. The interests of countries are not in the control of politicians, but of geography, history and Cultures.
@@l01l01l01l01l01l You couldn't and American couldn't more violent because they were being putt to limited. If you curse Communist so do you know why communist be created ? No nation or regime are bad if they have good leader even dictatorial but we are human and that's impossible. More violent was just the key that could open a few doors and it only made the situation worse and maybe the war ended faster.
Probably. I would never let any of my relatives go to fight some dog sh1t war American politicians peddle. What a joke. 58,000 Americans died in Vietnam for absolutely nothing. And millions of Vietnamese. Thousands of Americans dead in Iraq again for nothing. Total joke. America can never institute a draft again no way anyone trusts the government for that garbage.
@@l01l01l01l01l01l Talking like soldiers’ life are worthless. Hope there will be one day you can be “violent” with them, or with us (Im a Vietnamese) yourself. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protests_against_the_Vietnam_War
@@l01l01l01l01l01l well ain't you a piece of shit.
I think it's very important to mention that this video is from a very western perspective. The USA was so preoccupied with wanting to fight communism they didn't realize/want to realize that the Vietnamese only wanted independence from colonial power. Also when they left with the helicopters they only took "real Americans" with them, meaning they just left all the south Vietnamese people that had worked for them for decades, as well as the vietnamese wives and children of some American soldiers, there with the knowledge that they would be imprisoned or killed. The Americans just left which was, like the entirety of the war, a huge humiliation.
If only you notice that Vietnam is only at another corner around China, besides Korea and Taiwan, it suddenly makes total sense in the US way.
True, yet if that war had been won outright by the northern Vietnamese, Vietnam would hold a very different place in the world today. As with Korea. I guess three wars were being fought over those years.
The political war between the two ideologies of present power and the Vietnamese fighting for independance and the pride of the american military complex?
It always hurts seeing countries adopt the red flag with gold stars while they fight for their freedoms.
All I see here is a war against communism and Vietnam was just a collateral. This was a US invasion of Vietnam, not a war. Any country having its territory invaded by a foreign power has the right to defend itself. The US nuked Japan for Pearl Harbor, so Vietnam had the right to fight the invader.
@@ndiogouniang83 I lived in Southeast Asia for nine years, and over there, it's called the American war.
@@Roguesta54 regardless of what you call it, it was an invasion, not a war. Same thing for Ukraine
I could not help but have tears creeping to my eyes, at the unbelievable sacrifice, suffering and hardship that our parents and grandparents had to endure to win back this land called Vietnam for us today.
@Prince Vegeta thank you for your goodness. My father fought this war when he was 20 years old. He was captured and held capture in Con Dao Prison. He told us some horrified stories about his time in the prison. They were placed in small cells and were tortured to insanity. Some of his cell mates survived but they were never recovered from it.
The US has not learned anything from this war as they still invade other countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, ... they have not brought prosperity and peace but suffering and hardship wherever they invade. It is so sad
I’m a proud republican and love America. However I’m very sorry we Invaded Vietnam we had no business doing so. I was a failed campaign.
Vietnam had huge support from china and Russia..still I admire their valour....it's unprecedented in history
What spoken like a true colonialist evader...y'all start with influence next is your ass...like the mafia
The only thing that sucks is a million people who never wanted to be involved in the war were put in Concentration camps after the North took back control..... Wish we could just forgive and not fight....
But American Politicians should've been tried for genocide for sending and killing millions of innocent kids. 17---25 year olds. (Majority who fought in Vietnam on both sides) and anyone older.
It's all fun and games until the bushes start speaking Vietnamese
As a north Vietnamese, i see this as a golden joke. We Vietnamese actually like it. Enjoy your first like
Or some might say: "Welcome to the rice field"
It's all hunky dory until the skies start singing fortunate son.
1945 Japan: banzai !
Vietnam: Freedom !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
1946 France: I will continue Colonial Rule.
Vietnam: Freedom x2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
1954 American: What did you say, rice farmer ?
Vietnam: Freedom x4 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
1979 China: I like your lands and seas.
Vietnam: Freedom x16 !!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Vietnam win)
If farmers always win. Dont touch them.
@Pop Cornel So racist
''70% to avoid humiliation'' Their ego is more important then millions of lifes, makes you sick in the stomach.....
So is mine
@@jensjensen9035 hehe compensating for something
Jeffrey Bozko for what ?
jens jensen Traitor, rat. the confederacy literally only lasted 5 years... And the only reason for the civil war was because the south wanted to keep their slaves
To the Government soldiers are just a number
I am proud of Vietnam and Vietnamese. You guys are the friendliest and bravest people in the whole world.
Love remaining
Absolutely true. Vietnamese people defeated a superpower US during the Vietnam War. This war ended in crushing and humiliating defeat for the US political leaders who stick to the Monroe Doctrine foreign policy on interventions. Same happened for the US at Afghanistan that in 20 years of war with the Taliban jihadists, US turned-tail and abandoned the proxy afghan government in great ruins, and fled hastily without ceremony. Now Russian-Ukraine war, US-NATO Forces game changer weapons are obliterated by Russians, and smarts bombs and precision missiles are useless against Russian electronic warfare. US appears to be losing this war again. So do in Gaza where US supported Israel erased the city with their residents blown to smithereens.
Thank you. If anyone understands Vietnam’s long history, they will understand why Vietnam defeated Americans and French. Vietnam’s ancestors said No to invaders from the North over 1000 years ago, search “Nam quốc sơn hà” wiki year 981. So Vietnamese said No to invaders in the past (including defeating Mongols Empire 3 times), so No for now and No to invaders in the future. Vietnamese fought not because of Communists, but because ancestors taught us so. Vietnam was under Chinese empire rules for almost 1000 years but had always maintained the autonomous status. Because of what ancestors taught, Vietnam maintains the autonomous status to any parties nowadays even after a special visit by Putin this year. Vietnamese is influenced and follows Confucianism, so they devote to their family and ancestors. Vietnamese are not Thailand or the Philippines who had followed America. Vietnamese’s culture is similar to East Asian countries: Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, not like other South East Asian countries where they are like Pacific islanders.
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@@jamestavella1398sounds like american Copium
I lived in Vietnam for a while. The Vietnamese are incredible people.
They are street wise, intelligent, resourceful and hard working. These characteristics are great for fighting wars
Which is a good explanation for why the ARVN had all-but won that war prior to the U.S. Congress pulling the rug out from under them.
Iraq 🇮🇶 Afghanistan 🇦🇫
@@АсланТустебаев ukraine, afghanistan and chechnya for russia buddy
@@tfire67 That is crazy talk. But, even if it were true, the government did not have support of the people and was corrupt to the bone. When the US went it in, it made the South less likely to fight as well as do the things needed to gain the support of the population. If there was an election, Saigon would have lost.
The irony is the viatnamese people now have more support for capitalism than any other country on the planet
Imagine fighting a war cause you wanna look strong then get absolutely stomped on by Rice farmers
Froddy
A rice farmer in a tunnel with an AK is pretty dangerous
S Goodman geez dont gotta be so negative
@Froddy never made it passed middle school history
@@Decius. yeah even supermodern guns designed months ago arent actually that much better than an ak,you are gonna die if a guy sprays you either way
They didnt get "stomped on". All major operations by the north was "stomped" and repelled by the americans. Usa withdrew because the american people opposed the war. Not because they were defeated militarily
This was an unbelievably well made documentary. I almost cried during the closing sequence. Let us hope that mankind learns from the lessons from this appalling conflict and may all it's victims rest in peace
Humans are incapable of learning long-term.
We didn’t and probably will never learn.
@@sentinel151 I learned... NEVER to join the military or get drafted.
Aaanndd here we are again.
As long as the same people are in power, nothing will change. Their children will be the same, and their children’s children as well. Its a violent cycle where only the good, hardworking people are killed and lose everything.
I have travelled around the world and Vietnam has emerged as one of my favorite countries, and I liked Danang so much I decided to live there for a year, wonderful people,fascinating culture, great food, beautiful beaches and mountains with captivating scenery and a ton of things to see and do.
Practically zero violent crime, dependable and modern private healthcare system, dozens of new hotels and improving infrastructure with strong and reliable internet..all at a very low cost of living.
Yes, it is a beautiful country!
What do you do for a living, how do you manage travelling and work. I too want to do the same.
@@luffyy8194 I was the Marketing and Sales director at a large U.S. telecom.
Maxed out my 401K and saved 20% of every dime I made..invested it in the stock market and retired after twenty years.
Never got married and never had kids to worry about and have been traveling around the world for the last 15 years, 65 countries and counting…
There are no short cuts..work hard, save your money and don’t get married or have kids if you want to retire and start traveling while you are still young enough to enjoy it.
Good luck and all the best to you.
Good advice by mdluffy . I was In SVN 1970-71, it was marred and destroyed by political corruption and war. I was never able to enjoy the true exotic beauty of SVN. I'd like to return and spend a few weeks traveling from the delta to hanoi, minus a ruck sack,ammo, grenades, M16, claymore,C-4. I always thought it was exotic place,the jungles to. Peace
@@joe-qo3qi If you come to Vietnam as a friend, you will see a lively Vietnam with gentle, dynamic people. Vietnam is developing more and more and the wounds of war are gradually being healed. Welcome to Vietnam!
My pops fought in huey city. Sgt. In u.s. Marine Corps. 1966-1969. N his 2 brothers. All 3 came back alive. R.i.p to all of em. Just lost my pops a year ago. Love u pops..
Did he listen to fortunate sun?
So what part of you is a proud American?
I teach with a Vietnam vet from New Zealand. He was clear - the war was a slaughter to stop the Vietnamese electing the leader they wanted. Why does the U.S. continue with the rhetoric of loving democracy?
@@georgevandenhoeven1060 probably the same reason as Australia and New Zealand
my pops was a WW2 vet. he passed away 13 years ago. he was a good guy, but he had so much ptsd from that war he couldn't put down the bottle. it's a miracle he lived to 85. tough SOB. love you dad
Who else is watching this on the day the Taliban has taken back Afghanistan, including the Capital and Palace?
Me, the US and biden is fucking ridiculous, leaving all those people to die, going against the entire point of the 20 year war, all the money & lives & time spent on this mission and they just leave like that? And blame a miscalculation? If it were truly a miscalculation then US troops wouldn’t be evacuating any US allies or us troops out of there and would be evacuating as many people as possible.
I , got it by algorithm likely …
its crazy..
@@Peeler45 the Afghan war was lost long before Biden, he was just the first one brave enough to tell this fact to the US citizens.
@@Peeler45 now many US tax dollars are freed up, perhaps Biden can start reducing that famous national debt or start investing in its own citizens/environment/other military innovations.
Hearing the first few sentences of "The 'Viet Nam War' started in good faith, by good people, with good intentions" is like a slap in the face for me as a Vietnamese person :)
The Vietnam War was a continuation of the French invasion in 1946 to re-enslave the Vietnamese, it was a dirty war, a crime against the freedom and democracy of the Vietnamese people to choose their leaders in the 1956' elections under the Geneva Accords. This time the enemy of the Vietnamese was the US. The invaders had to pay the price with humiliating defeat in 1975.Shame on them.
@@thuankhong True, and as an Aussie, I'm glad they did.
Who were"they" ?
Which side should we apply the good intentions to? Back in 1945, the Americans liked Uncle Ho and the Viet Minh, and gave them the heavy artillery they later needed to beat the French at Dien Bien Phu.
@@xenuburger7924 .Since 1950, the US has provided 80% of the war expenses for France against the Viet Minh. In Dien Bien Phu, the US flew supplies to France. The US became the enemy of Vietnam since helping the French fight the Viet Minh.
A century of pain poured into the land of Vietnam. Thank you to the generation who fell for the country's independence 🥺♥️
trading one regime for another is not independence. especially when you choose the regime preferred by china after being imperialized by china for all of history.
@@darkiepoo8949lame sh*t propaganda from the West, before the First Indochina War the Vietnamese have politely asked French to give them independence but it seems that French chose violent. Next is USA, then Khmer Rouge, China, nobody respect Vietnam's demands and the communist led Vietnam through all of this, and it not called independence?
@@darkiepoo8949America and France Pushed Vietnam into Comunist block. America and France is to Blame
@@darkiepoo8949 I don't know what you say. aybe you don't understand anything about Vietnam and its history. When Vietnam was weakened by French occupation, China seized the opportunity to admit it took over Vietnam as its subsidiary state. But in fact, Vietnam is more resilient and independent than you think. All Vietnamese emperors have been proclaimed the country is the same level as China since 544. Furthermore, modern Vietnam has been independent since 1945, while Communist China was in 1949. You need to learn more!
@@darkiepoo8949 spoken like a true colonist
Navy 71 - 77. I lost high school friends in that war. This video saddened my heart
The Cold War was won. They didn't die in vain. Soviets and China had to see we would sacrifice thousands of lives and dig in.
I have a lot of respect for the men and women that fought in the Vietnam war where the average age was 19 years old.Thank you for your service it is long overdue.
R.I.P to your friends
Im sorry! But we lost more than that.
-From vietnam.
@@fullbuithuan5131 I know, but at that age, it hit home directly
As a Vietnamese, I am very frustrated watching this video. I explain why below and I hope you can reply to my comment properly.
1. 7:00 in that year, the rate of illiteracy in Vietnam is extremely high. Hence, people didn't really know or even care what is communism. 80 years fought against the French was enough for anyone in Vietnam. The only thing that my people want is independence and peace life.
2. I want to explain more detail about why people in the North moving to the South. It was propaganda. The South government, the American government and the Bishop set up everything. They propagated that God had gone to the South and people must follow him. That's why.
3. Bonus information: the North soldiers even attacked successfully the embassy. That's why the Tet Offensive is not considered a completely winning but it was a political triumph (which led to the Paris negotiation).
3. 22:56 Don't underestimate the war on the sky in late 1972 or Linebacker II. We have compared this battle to the "Dien Bien Phu battle". Almost 100 planes including B52 were crashed on Hanoi and Haiphong skyline. This number put Nixon back to the negotiation.
4. Civil War? No, it has never been a civil war. It always our war against the American and ALLIES. Yes, their allies. This phrase included some countries and VNCH. Yes, VNCH was created and manipulated by the Western. Comment if you want to discuss more abt this opinion.
5. 25:38 After the war. Yes, my country definitely faced an extreme recession. Many reasons listed like weak and conservative government. But don't forget what the world had done in my country. Consequences from the American war, trade embargoes, Polpot on the South, China on the North (cmt if you want to defend the fucking Polpot), the reactionary in America ... All reasons I listed contributed to the 20 years of difficulty.
If anyone still curious about how my country doing now, Covid-19 has answered already.
Ok, that's all. I don't want war, like my ancestors in the past. I just want to "retouch" your notions about my country, my war. It's true that some disagreements may occur due to different sides of the war. But I am open-minded and willing to receive comments as well as opinions about the war.
Thanks
History can never be re-written, but I wish Vietnam the best for the future. Once all this is over, I want to visit beautiful Vietnam. I can’t believe I’ve never visited your country before. Sending you love and peace. Your neighbour - Singapore.
@@terencetang5369 You're always welcomed in Vietnam, my friend. I have visited Singapore twice, and I have to say that I love your country. Your country is our model to be thriving. Let's get better and better.
@Prince Vegeta It's just a Vietnamese's responsibility
I know it's nice to believe we all fight for freedom, but never in history, not even the American Revolution, was there ever such thing as a "grassroots revolution" were people joined together in the fight for freedom. It's always organized by people with a lot of power and a lot of personal interests. Vietnam was no different. It was nothing more than the battlefield for world powers sparring for dominance. The 1954 Geneva Accords was an agreement by these powers to split Vietnam with Russia and China controlling the north, and The US, France and UK controlling the south. Both factions sending weapons and troops to support their side. One of the more interesting stories I've heard are from an ex-KGB operative named Yuri Bezmenov talking about the day they captured Saigon. (He has a video on you tube where he talks about their involvements in Vietnam) He was laughing because America was so baffled by how large the soviet spy and informant lines were. Not even 12 hours after the capture of Saigon, in the 4 hours before dawn. Soviets went around the city and arrested around 7000 "pro-south" people ranging from politicians to taxi drivers, took them outside the city and shot them. Then they took all the Vietnamese who helped the soviets identify the dissidents and shot them too. With the reason being, "They knew too much".
Now of course you can't blame the Vietnamese like you said, a lot of them had no idea what was going on, but my point is it would be pretty careless to call the war "Vietnamese against America and it's allies" because really all that happened during that period was Vietnam traded the French for the Soviets. If people really want a better understanding of that Cold war conflict you should look between the dates of 1954-1990 because that war didn't just end with the fall of Saigon. In continued for almost 20 years after.
@@TenderQWERTY I really appreciate that you shared your thoughts. However, I want to discuss some points:
1. This war was a part of the Cold War
2. Soviet, China, France and America handed in the Geneva 1954 (handed, and I mean it). Because we won France by ourselves. We defeated them in Dien Bien Phu. But in 1954, the government was still young (9 years old), its voice was too weak to arrange a fair agreement for Vietnamese people. We were forced to split the country.
2. It's true that China and Soviet-supported weapons, money and sent expertise to the north of Vietnam. But no soldier and spies were allowed to put their steps on our land. Example: Mao suggested president Ho Chi Minh support cars on the HCM trail, but drivers must be Chinese. HCM said đéo, địt cụ mày :) I mean, refused. See, even foreign drivers were not allowed.
3. A little research abt Mr. Yuri Bezmenov. He defected to the West in the early 1970s. The day he mentioned was April 30th, 1975. I don't trust him, personally.
4. Killing in Saigon. VNCH and the American government propagated that the North would impose bloodbath after taking the city. In fact, some people from both sides died. More important fact, no bloodbath happened. Please send me a source from any sides mentioning bloodbath. Dissidents were sent to re-education camps. They were mainly soldiers and generals. Some took a few days, years, others were longer; depends on how they involved in the war.
5. "Vietnam traded the French for the Soviets". Please explain more abt this point. I don't want to misunderstand.
When you tell a joke in the jungle and the bushes start laughing
Lool🤣
@@YN-oy4ks I heard no laughing bushes and no joke's being told ,nothing was funny in Nam, their was only DEATH,guess you had to be there? USMC
@@americatolliver3294 Sorry, you didn't have to be there. America chose to be there.
@@billydurham4143 sorry your a coward,just like old bone spurs!
bro this joke is older than my gramma
Thanks!
i just took the most amount of notes on this and i have never been more interested in history in my life
Do your own research. This video is FILLED with Anti-American Bull Sh-t!
@@badguy1481 not really, its mostly accurate, it didnt really even say much against america, just nixon. i love america too, but we cant pretend it doesnt have flaws here and there.
@@badguy1481 just because people call America out on its bs doesnt mean it's anti-American
Nixon WON an overwhelming re-election in 1972. WHY? The American people backed his peace plan with the North. In other words, "peace with honor". They also backed his bombing of Hanoi in December 1972 resulting in the peace treaty in early 1973. The American military, without a DOUBT, won the Vietnam War. It DESTROYED the Vietcong in 1968 and the North Vietnamese Army in early 1972. That's WHY the North knew the "jig was up" for them in early 1973. The South ONLY fell to the North because of the betrayal of the Democrat controlled congress...in 1975 (two years after the American military was pulled out of South Vietnam). Inferring America's military was defeated in South Vietnam, resulting in the fall of the South, is, as I said, pure BS!
@@badguy1481 america lost viatnam. get over it you boomer fuck
This Video brings back memory of my auntie's story.
My auntie has been telling us the following story hundreds of times. Each time she recounts it, she cries. It must have been liters of her tears over the years.
# The story is ....
# That was a Lunar New year in Vietnam. My aunt and her mother (my grand-aunt-mother; my mother calls her auntie) were travelling by ferry boat on a river in southern Vietnam. All of a sudden, American helicopters appeared, and shot at the boat. My aunt and her mother sat next to each other. Her mother was hit, and was dying in my aunt's arms (she was a small teenager at the time)
# My aunt recounts of her mother's last words: "Daughter, it's certain I die. Don't forget to look after your siblings and listen to your dad."
# Then she died in my aunt's arms. As said, each time my aunt recounts that story which happened 50 years ago, she cries.
May her soul rest in peace. I feel so sorry about her.
“FUK’U AmeriKKKa and France 🇫🇷: I will hate you forever!”
The brutality of American soldiers was the reason why many people support the VC
Không biết Tiếng Anh thì viết Tiếng Việt đi bạn.
@@voinhnghi6772 -- "Không biết Tiếng Anh thì ...." -- Có biết chút chút.
My Dad may he rest in Paradise Was A United States Veteran That Went To Vietnam I never knew what he had been through or have seen during that time he never talked about it but now I Know why this documentary answered all the questions that were in my mind for so many years thank you life guide
Người Việt Nam chúng tôi không gọi nó là “Vietnam War”, mà gọi là Chiến tranh Kháng chiến chống Mỹ. Không biết môn Lịch sử ở các nước khác học cái gì, nhưng ở Việt Nam chúng tôi học môn Sử suốt 12 năm và đó mới chỉ là những cuộc chiến lớn với rất nhiều quốc gia. Chúng tôi yêu hoà bình và Lịch Sử dạy chúng tôi về lòng yêu nước, về lý do vì sao ngày nay chúng tôi được độc lập, được tự do và hạnh phúc. Xin trích lời của một bại tướng người Pháp đã từng nói về chúng tôi: “Người ta có thể đánh bại một quân đội, chứ không thể đánh bại được một dân tộc”.
@@veera3776 bạn nói rất đúng, tôi tán thành câu trả lời của bạn, mặc dù tôi không phải là người dân Việt Nam, nhưng tôi được học tiếng việt gần 18 năm
Và chính câu nói đó của tướng pháp De carties đã khích Mỹ nhảy vào VN. Một nước mỹ anh hùng, mạnh mẽ bất khả chiến bại lại thua 1 quân đội nông dân chăng ? Thế là mỹ tiếp nối pháp ký hiệp ước rút quân.
i think this is probably the best Vietnam War documentary ive ever watched. Thank You
There is also another very good documentary too, it's in PBS called 'The Vietnam War'
@@seantylerfermin4927 ill check it out thanks
Ken Burns’ doc is worth the watch
@@packofredapples8 is the best documentary of all time
Nobody:
American Schools: We retreated but we didn't lose
Nah. I grew up in the states and here they teach Vietnam as an ill-advised venture. It's held up as an object lesson of what it means to lose a military effort, and why. You'd be surprised: our education includes questions about whether we ever should have fought there in the first place. Finally, I think the US did learn from Vietnam; never again would the military and especially the men and women who fight in those wars be looked down up in such an ignorant way. Since then, our armed forces are mostly respected and honored for their sacrifice.
It depends on what the goals were and American goals were never reached. You lost.
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Between 1965 and 1975, the United States and its allies dropped more than 7.5 million tons of bombs on Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia-double the amount dropped on Europe and Asia during World War II. Pound for pound, it remains the largest aerial bombardment in human history.
@@terrismith3636 So? The U.S. still lost
That's not how it's taught and America didn't retreat or lose
I'm watching this after having spoken to a vet who saw action in Vietnam. The things he saw are unimaginable. I have a hell of a lot of respect for him and all those who served. Can't be anything but humbled in the face of someone who has been through combat.
@@richardpluim4426 yes, and what of it?
They go to war because they choose to... I have no respect for US soldiers, they had a choice and chose war.
@@mikey3666 that’s not true . People that join the military are often from poor families...
I remeber in high school it was being said that the US went into viet nam to stop the spread of communism.
The communists won. That was about 50 years ago.
Since then a couple of monumental changes happened in the world. The Soviet Union disbanded, the Berlin wall came down, Germany was reunited and the Soviet Union abandoned communism as an ideology.
I guess the communists taking over Viet Nam wasn't all that crucial to communism taking over the world.
@@garyluciani370 so are you saying that’s how it’s gonna be with Afghanistan hopefully? (I may of misread but what u said is a good thing right? lol)
My uncle was drafted into the Big Red One, first infantry division. My dad said my grandma went to church every single day to pray for his safe return. While he did return, Vietnam destroyed him mentally. He struggled with alcohol and an eating disorder for the rest of his life. He committed suicide, drowning himself in his uniform in 2009. Sad.
Jesus that bad RIP uncle. We vietnamese didnt have ptsd cause we know what we die for
27:29 - A photo of a US Soldier looking at Vietnamese kids while they burn their houses... "Sorry we have to burn your village..to save it from communism" Isn't it ironic?!?!
@@GeneralPublic0000
You mean like the Abu Ghraib pictures?
Oh no wait you mean like the Auschwitz pictures?
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or: a photo of a us solider taking care of family that lived in a war zone while their house was burning down
@@cfvgd Not a single Vietnamese house will burn down if the US did not intervene and "leave alone" the UNITED Vietnamese forces that DROVE out the French after many years of colonial slavery finally WON THEIR FREEDOM. US intervened and installed a fake President (Diem) who was oppresive to the Buddhists and other non-catholics. In the end, the South "freedom and democracy" loving" Puppet government was more cruel and terrorist-like than the Communist North the US portrayed to be evil. The Buddhist monk who self-immolated and burned himself was the start of the downfall of the cruel and puppet South Vietnam President!!! FREE AND UNITED VIETNAM KICKED out both the FRENCH AND THE AMERICANS out of their motherland. :) What a brave race. Even the Chinese and Cambodia's devilish Pol Pot all know, you never mess with the Vietnamese! :) These are the bravest race of modern history. 42 to 1 casualty and still did not surrender to the US and now their new generation is enjoying a PEACEFUL and UNITED nation, unlike the Korea which the US imperialists successfully divided forever.
@@silentassassin1399 Thank you so much, as a Vietnamese person :)
@Jake Stockton oh really? U was wrong my friend!
Vietnam explained in 6 words,,,,,,, “ WE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE.......
Johny Doe 💯
I’m an Iraq War veteran and we shouldn’t have gone to Iraq either.
littlerascle59 I agree.... thanks for serving our Country happy Veterans Day...🇺🇸❤️
Mike Vick good history lesson they should be teaching this in school. So your saying we had to fight Vietnam to stop Communism.......?
Mike Vick makes sense they are complete losers
@Mike Vick So why American left VN and let the commie took Southeast Asia?
Thanks for the video! We owe you a beer! I was there in 1969 as a helicopter pilot and immediately saw that we Americans had no idea what we were doing. I often flew "staff pukes" who were the underlings of the commanders. I would listen to the pukes on the intercom as they would brag about how they were going to distort the happenings of the day to make their bosses look good. They would laugh about moving body count numbers a couple of decimals and then brag about how they were going to be promoted because they lied for their bosses. LBJ, McNamara, Nixon & Kissinger were lying sacks of shit who deceived the American public for their own purpose. McNamara's family can love him all they want but if they respect him they are equally pitiful horrible people. I named my son after my flight school buddy who came back in a box. He would be 71 but died when he was 20! Best of luck to all of us!
Thanks for sharing.
Yes, thanks for sharing that. Appreciate your view based on experience.
I agree, thanks! Gives me even more insight to a war fought before I was even born.
Thank you sharing that
Cool so your like 80 years old
As a 55 yr old man, your documentary answered every question I had about the Vietnam conflict, and even greater content to share with my friends and coworkers. Excellent job!
One of the most well-crafted documentaries I ever watched.
The truth and missing important information are all not exposed in this video
@@nerolowell2320 Whatever was shown was indeed the truth and important. Not everything might have been shown.
it is not, it is western propaganda. presenting the war as a civil war b/w the south and the north. somehow forgot to tell that US first attacks were against south Vietnam, and that hundreds of thousands of south Vietnamese will be jailed in concentration camps by the US to keep the control on the south population. read noam chomsky on the war
Thanks for summarizing one of the darkest but bravest history of my country. I am Vietnamese who was born in the family had so many generations fighting to preserve peace and freedom (my grandpa, grandma, uncles, my dad and my mom...). Later on after Doi Moi, so Vietnam has a chance to develop the country in term of free trade economic peacefully. Therefore, I had a chance to study oversea in the United Kingdom. As a result, I am a hybrid of Communism and Capitalism. When I was back home I did ask my grand dad “why Vietnam had to fight against France and America? Why not let them come and go?”. My grandpa said to me that “because in my time, we fought for the liberation of the country to be independent and enslaved the young generation. So today, your generation has time at peace to be proud as Vietnamese”. And that touched me a lot, later on he had inspired me to learn a lot about our godfather history. This short video and Ken Burn documentary is so true and very objective for both side American and Vietnamese. Actually, we could be very good allies since beginning and could be prevented all bloodshed later on during thirty years. If you learn about Vietnam history, you may find out we are a loving peace people. Our godfather had defended the country for 3000 years from the Chinese, Mongolia, Japanese, French and America. We do not want war, but in order to preserve peace we have to fight. Today, all those sadness may be gone in the Vietnamese mind, all may be forgotten and may be forgiven. So, let come to Vietnam and explore yourself about history, culture, sightseeing places, delicious cuisine and most of all a friendly people always welcome you.
I am from mexico and i hope one day to visit vietnam, friend.
Vietnamese people fight for the independence and unification of Vietnam, not for capitalism or socialism.
Vietnam definitely had to fight France for independence, but not America. Ho Chi Minh actually prefered peaceful unification with the South rather than fighting them, but Le Duan was in power in 1960
@@danghoangluong2942 You are wrong to blame North Vietnam for not wanting to reunify Vietnam peacefully. It was the US and Ngo Dinh Diem who refused the general election in 1956 to unify Vietnam under the terms of the 1954 Geneva accords knowing they would lose if the general election was to be held. If the general election, Presedent Ho Chi Minh is expected to receive more than 90% of the vote because the Viet Minh defeated Japan and France to gain independence for Vietnam. America and Ngo Dinh Diem betrayed the Vietnamese people's desire for independence and unification. Great Powers wanted to divide Vietnam as Korea.
The Vietnamese do not accept dividing the country. Therefore, this war is mandatory for the Vietnamese who want the country to be unified. As a result, 3 million Vietnamese lives were lost but Vietnam gained independence. Meanwhile, 3 million Koreans have died, but Korea is still divided into two regions. Now, the Korean peninsula is a place of instability, at risk of nuclear war, not peaceful as Vietnam and ASEAN.
The US created the Gulf of Tonkin incident to intervene in Vietnam, this event has been declassified. American politicians underestimated Vietnam (you can read Mc Namara's books) and lost a lot of money, lives, and reputation during the Vietnam War. In the end, the US was forced to withdraw with many losses. Vietnam gained its independence even at the cost of the blood of many Vietnamese.
The loss of the war was too great for the Vietnamese and the Americans. However, Vietnamese people can be proud of the fight for a unified and independent country, and Americans can't.
you never had to fight against America, America defended you.
My grandpa, fought in the Vietnam War and got shot straight in the head. He was sent to the hospital for surgery, and he managed to pull through and survive. Doctors were not able to remove bullet pieces at were deep in his brain so it left him weaker than ever in his arms. It was a miracle that he survived while fighting in the war.
do u ever think about who ever was that yellow man that shot your grandpa .
@@rockinrobin You should think about the politician who sent him there, not the "yellow man" that defended their country.
How many innocent families did he slaughter and their hut burned down?
@@omegapointil5741 it wasn’t his fault he went. He was drafted, if he didn’t go he would go to prison
@@bumpa_bb7162 that’s true but I see where’s omegas coming from, murder for survival can’t be justified 100%
What a quality documentary. Thanks for a balanced recount of the story, highlighting the futility of it all.
This is the best explanation of the Vietnam war that I have seen. Really helps me to understand
pokenei right
Mash Ed why? Is it because he make it sound like the western invaders were the good heroes?
@@nelothebluefrog5953. Quite the opposite mate
Mash Ed nah watch again and pay attention to what he said. The korean war, the planning of invading Vietnam etc he make it sound like the only villains were the communists and if you still don't get it then you must be a lover of Hollywood spin off war movies😂😂
@@nelothebluefrog5953 please send me some suggestions of where to learn more about the Vietnam war, mate. Cheers
I'm currently living in Vietnam (I'm American). For anyone who's never been here, the Vietnamese are so friendly and definitely hold no grudge. The first time I came here I traveled the entire country and was expecting hostility (I didn't know what to expect honestly). There are so many beautiful places here. I definitely recommend visiting! Edit: I don't know if the HCM trail can be '12000 miles' of jungle roadways....not sure if that figure is accurate.
Yeah. We are taught in schools and from our forefathers who joined the wars. We are taught to hate the nonsense wars not hate people. South Korea massacred all innocent people in our village. My forefathers said that South Korean was the worst and evil army ever. The way they killed old people, kids, woman, and pregnant ladies,... However, it was in the past, we don't hate South Korean or American or French or Japanese. Simply, Vietnamese loves freedom and peace!
As long as Vietnam is still ruled by the oppressive and exploitive Communist regime, her potential remains greatly diminished. For any 1% that wants to stay, 99% of the population wants to get out, and many have risked their lives doing just that (for example, 39 doomed lives found in UK container truck recently on the news, and that's only what's been reported), unfortunately. Yet another shocking and also recent example is that during the Covid pandemic when almost all countries assisted their citizens with financial aids in one form or another, the corrupt and murderous Vietnamese Commie regime saw it just as another opportunity not to help but to exploit its ruled citizens even more, essentially making money over the corpses of its citizens by presumably killing at least 30-50K of them, due to grossly misdiagnoses and being thrown into barbwired unhygenic living quarters for isolation, so that they had to sleep on concrete floor, even next to filled trashcans, with inadequate toilet, food, water, or medicine, like animals (searching hard enough, one is able to see shocking video clips on Facebook though the regime tried hard to crack down the leaks by Vietnamese citizen journalists), with the fake nostril Covid test kits, mislabeled as approved by World Health Organization (WHO) in Việt Á scandal, colluded by at least 4 different government agencies (Y Tế , Khoa Học, Công Nghệ, Quân y) and the top Politburo members, including Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Phạm Minh Chính, Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Murderous Vietnamese Commie regime even had a thug murdered Christian pastor Giuse Trần Ngọc Thanh, like it has done with many other pastors across the nation. There is a reason why the current Commie Vietnam ranks at the bottom of the world in freedom of speech, (true) freedom of religion, and freedom of the press, barely above Commie China and Commie North Korea. There is no true freedom of religion in Commie Vietnam, as this corrupt Vietnamese Commie regime only authorized the fake organizations headed by Commie monks, many of whom were Commie Party officials, and those religious organizations not approved to be infiltrated by them or headed by their Commie agents are accused of malicious and nonexistent crimes and banned, with innocent religious leaders arrested and jailed, as in the recent case with Thiền Am Bên Bờ Vũ Trụ, a harmless Buddhist meditation monastery, for simply having many followers (hence, more influences that the regime fears it can't control) than the Commie Party's officially approved ones. Similarly, its passport ranks at the bottom, 89th out of 111 countries for a reason, barely above North Korea 104th rank. even below many African nations. For comparison, South Korea is at 2nd rank. That's what Republic of South Vietnam would have likely been ranked among at least the top 10 had it not been invaded and occupied by the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists, aided by Commie Soviet and Commie China. Search "cuop dat dan" (meaning "land-robbing of citizens") to see millions of footages across the country from North to South, spanning for decades, dated back to Ho Chi Minh's bloody land reform 1953-1956 that killed nearly 1 million North Vietnamese in only 4 years, or 250K people brutally slaughtered in torturous painful deaths (like being shot, stabbed, mutilated while being alive, or heads being plowed over by water buffaloes while bodies being buried underground) each year on average to rob their lands and homes. Even today, if the rightful owners refuse to have their homes or lands robbed, the ruthless Vietnamese Commie terrorist regime simply jail or massacre them, have tractors run over their bodies or openly assassinate them in their own homes. When it comes to robbing, these barbarian Vietnamese Commie bandits even prey on each other, just as the recent case with then 84-year-old Mr. Lê Đình Kình, a 55-year-Commie Party veteran from Dong Tam, near Hanoi, that got shot dead at 3am in his own home by the Vietnamese Commie terrorist regime. When his wife Mrs. Dư Thị Thành refused to lie about the incident as ordered, the Vietnamese Commie terrorist police brutally tortured her (see more details from "dandongtam" on Facebook). The corrupt Vietnamese Commie government officials routinely dine on lavish gold-plated Salt Bae steak $100K per meal with blood money not just from taxpayers but also from robbed-lands and robbed homes recently drew international condemnations, while many Vietnamese citizens, including elderlies in their 60's and 70's as well as kids as young as 6's to 16's selling lottery tickets on the streets to survive on $2-3 per day. Even Phạm Nhật Vượng the richest man in Vietnam (via his VinGroup) made the bulk of his wealth mainly by colluding with the barbarian Vietnamese Commie regime in selling their robbed-lands from Vietnamese citizens.
Travelers to Vietnam in her current form (not at all like this before the Communists took over) should keep this in mind. Behind the beauty of the land and smiling faces at popular tourist destinations, there are a lot of darkness and tears, bloods, sweats, sorrow, horror, and sufferings all over the country.
Westerner in a 3rd world south east asian country.... Sus.....
@@mitonaarea5856 Vietnam isn't third world....
Yea it's a very nice place and nice people
Aust is full of them they r so easy going hard very hard workers a Terrible war re.ember it clear as .
Spent a month in Vietnam 3 years ago... Of the 40+ countries I've been to its def top 3!! Such an amazing place
the country is awesome - I loved it and cant wait to head bak. got a thing for the women also
What is the top 1?
What are the other 2 countries?
@@LauXstamp Namibia & Ethiopia!
@@geoffhill6992 got a thing for the "women" aye?
My dad is Vietnamese and fought for the south, he never talked too much about the war but was a devoted to his faith Buddhism. He was captured and put into jail for many years after the fall of the south where he got so ill it ultimately lead to his passing at 62. I had him for all those years and despite the horrors I know he saw and the friends he lost he always was a peaceful person and believed in an independent Vietnam. I miss him everyday, Saigon forever ❤
Independent from whom? Commie Vietnam has been minion of both Commie Soviet and Commie China since 1941, except for temporary Sino-Soviet drift 1979-1989.
@@thethaovatoquoc312 South Vietnam was anything but free and prosperous. It was first led by the Catholic fanatic Ngo Dihn Diem who supresses freedom of speech and forces people to convert to Chirstiany, then turned into a power vacuum for the rest of its existence
atleast 3/4 of all Vietnamese, both North and South, supported the North not because of communism, but free from foreign intervention. Cry about it
We still have heavy Vietnamese communities in both North and Southern California. One of my good chess friends fled Vietnam at the fall of Saigon. The memories still sadden him to this day.
@@jamestavella1398 He likely missed the free and prosperous Republic of South Vietnam and its legitimate, civilized, civic government that was even more advanced than Singapore at the time. In contrast to the current Vietnamese Commie regime and its terrorists that continue robbing lands and homes of Vietnamese citizens even to these days, Republic of South Vietnam actually gave lands to landless farmers to cultivate under "Người Cày Có Ruộng'", for example. Had US continued its support for South Vietnam, it would likely have remained a country today just like South Korea. If you have a chance to talk to any South Vietnamese soldiers from ARVN, you would find out that the vast majority of them, with formidable spirit, wanted to continue fighting the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists as long as they had US support. These warriors caused serious damages to the Commies in major batters, not only in 1968 Tet Offensive in which they decimated 80% of Vietcong force, but in 1972 Easter Offensive against NVA as well. Otherwise, the situation was severely lobsided as not just one but both global Commie giants Soviet and China not only continued support, but INCREASED support, for their minion the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists, it's not hard to predict the outcome of the war under such predicament.
@@thethaovatoquoc312 Việt Nam hiện nay độc lập, không quốc gia nào có khả năng chi phối Việt Nam, đủ khả năng bắt Việt Nam làm điều ảnh hưởng đến lợi ích dân tộc.
Ngược lại, trong chiến tranh, một tổng thống VNCH như Ngô Đình Diệm cũng chỉ là con rối do Mỹ dựng lên, khi không còn tác dụng thì người Mỹ dễ dàng thay thế ông ta. Trước khi chết, ông Diệm gọi điện cho đại sứ Mỹ Henry Cabotlot đê cầu cứu. Tuy nhiên, một lời từ chối của Đại sứ Mỹ là bản án tử hình của Tổng thống VNCH Ngô Đình Diệm. Bắc Việt Nam cũng bị ảnh hưởng của Liên Xô, Trung Quốc nhưng mức độ ảnh hưởng ít hơn vì người Mỹ đã đổ quá nhiều tiền, xương máu vào chiến tranh Việt Nam.
Chiến tranh Việt Nam dù đẫm máu nhưng Việt Nam đã thống nhất, độc lập với 100 triệu dân. Giờ đây, kể cả các cường quốc cũng không dám can thiệp quân sự vào Việt Nam vì cái giá phải trả sẽ quá đắt. Đó là giá trị của độc lập, thống nhất. Chỉ 34 năm sau 1990 (Là năm kết thúc giai đoạn chiến tranh 1945-1989) Việt Nam đã là nền kinh tế tăng trưởng năng động hàng đầu thế giới. Vì vậy, nếu người Mỹ không gây chiến ở Việt Nam, Việt Nam thống nhất từ 1954 thì kinh tế Việt Nam sẽ phát triển rất mạnh mẽ.
Nobody:
Forrest Gump: "Something jumped up and bit meeeeee"
Its ironic watching this today as the same story plays out in Afghanistan, even when I was there in 2010, we knew we were fighting another Vietnam, took the politicians another 10 years to figure it out.
Politicians are backed by corporations who fund their campaigns and many more activities.
So basically the USA army is fighting for corporations.
Heck the war is even privatised with many private armies and contractors like Blackwater etc profiting from the war.
Its a lost cause, people should wake up to reality.
History is repeating itself in the US military. The difference is that freedom in Vietnam has room for women. Afghanistan has no place for women
@@mainguyen-jr6ee Don't think US cared about that when they started their invasion nor do they do now.
Nixon = Trump
With all that happened in the past, I said VN has learnt its lesson now that it has open to the world and leaning toward a more socialist society than a totalitarian regime. Can't said the same for USA though, with what has transpired in Afghanistan.
I'm so happy this taught our country a much needed lesson on staying out of other countries affairs... Oh wait a minute.
Let’s just cry about it...
Iraq baby ... maybe Iran next wow
i'll be honest i don't really study too much politics but what i will say is places like north korea and china looks concerningly close to creating another hitler
@@Prince-pd2uf No they are not making another Hitler but they are making another world I could say
@@Prince-pd2uf no they're not, you should study what the United state has done to them..
Some early parts left out. After the Japanese invaded Vietnam, both the Americans and the Brits asked Ho Chi Minh if he and his guerilla army would help them fight the Japanese in his country. He said he would only if the Brits and Americans promised to not let the French back into Vietnam after the war and that Vietnam be given the opportunity to gain their independence. Both Britain and the US promised that would happen if he assisted them. So under the OSS, the Americans sent a group called Merrill's Marauders and the Brits a group called the Chindits under General Orde Wingate to fight the Japanese with help from Ho Ch Minh's army. After the end of WWll, the French were allowed back in to continue their colonial rule and Ho Chi Minh's ambition for an independent Vietnam was dropped. In other words, he was betrayed by Britain and the US and the rest is history. The Vietnam War should never have happened. When you look back in 2023 and realize the hundreds of thousands of civilians and military personnel that were killed on both sides and the thousands of families that suffered on both sides, it boggles the mind.
Actually, the author kinda DID touch up on it. You might wanna re-watch the video.
You must appreciate the heart that the Vietnamese put into defending their country.
Yes. In light of your comment, recently an American pollster asked Americans whether they would stand and fight or run if America (God forbid) were ever invaded. Amazingly the poll exposed a demographic that between 55-60% of Americans identified as Democrats would not stand and would leave. Not good. How is it that Americans have a greater taste for fighting foreign wars (Korean, Vietnam, Afghan, and now Ukraine) than defending their own land? Unless Americans believe destroying someone else's country is in defense of America.
@@niss2142 "Unless Americans believe destroying someone else's country is in defense of America" is named "for national security" in the news!
@@niss2142 ah yes americans famously fighting in Ukraine! Stfu
The South Vietnamese were also defending their country. One might think that someone who in their profile defends a free Taiwan against an authoritarian CCP and repressive communist state might understand that.
@@gullyfoyle3915 it’s one country …..you people should stop dividing countries
That was the best documentary about the Vietnam war I’ve ever seen. Made me really feel the struggles in country and the gradual increasing tension at home. Bravo.
You managed to hit on most of the major motivating factors without getting mired in unhelpful details. With anything as complicated as this subject matter, there is far more that must be left out, than can possibly be included. You did a superb job in only 25 minutes.
Thanks!
One thing I wish you would’ve addressed more was what happened to all the American Vietnam veterans when they got home. The public hated them, and the government turned a blind eye to them. Thousands were homeless, addicted to drugs, and eventually killed themselves. It was a very disgraceful time in our history.
You have a lot of 'disgraceful times in our history'! Killing the 'native Americans', Slavery, all the Wars you mixed in ...
it's very sad. what sucks is, even today's generation shows hatred to people who sacrificed their lives and fought for their nations with their lives at risk. if you look at some comments, there are people showing disrespect to the soldiers.
@@floof6896 yea because no one should have to respect anyone to the point of showing them special treatment like you fucking weird lot seem to expect. You were a victim of war if you were or are a soldier in combat full stop. I do not respect you for your victimhood or anything you think you did for the country. No war the US has had in the last 2 centuries has been for the sake of the country, there is nothing TO respect. I simply feel sorry for you, especially if you think you deserve respect for having your life ruined by war.
Be careful of the Vietnam Veteran myth. It was put out there for political reasons, and the media made money off of it.
It is truly sad that people who caused the death of millions of innocent people, raped and killed women, and destroyed civilian villages where there were no soldiers met such an end.
Poor men die in rich man's wars.
@@maximusmawle2904 I don't know who said it but yeah I know that it's a famous quote.
Very true quote for this war and most of the other wars around the world.
It was the poor men who started the fight. The North were murdering tons of civilians.
True, but I have never met stronger men in my entire life.
Dude dont fucking judge and say "poor" "people" you have no fucking clue what each of these men valued in life
Finally, a documentary that makes sense out of the kayos. Thank you sir for answering some of the most perplexing questions that I have held for most of my life. I grew up in San Diego. This is where the US Government was finally pressured into excepting the VN refugees. San Diego was the first location for them to start migrating too. Today I teach English in Vietnam. I am not a communist, but I came to the North to learn what I could about what really happened. I've also been to the South and still had no idea about the Vietnam war. What did I learn? The Vietnamese people are awesome, kind, loving, forgiving, and open minded. You would think they would hate Americans, but they don't. Even the Communist, try real hard to show that they are just people. They know that mistakes were made. They know that people died but they are very open to western ideals and society as it stands today. However, they are also still communist. They don't hate democracy but they have learned to consider it as a successful method of ruling over society. What I admire most, is that as an American, I have never been disrespected here. They are very much interested in my opinions and thoughts. They cling to their communist ideals but they also seriously consider my conservative views. The idea of freedom appeals to most of the people here in North Vietnam but, they also consider the ideals of communism and the millions who fought in the war. As an American, I answer their questions about democracy, but honor and respect their views on communism. I am a foreigner in a foreign land. I will never be a communist but one of my goals in coming here was to find out for myself why the Vietnam war took place at all. This documentary video is pretty good. It reflects some truths that are often left out. Thank you Sir. I may not agree with all that you say, but I would say that you were fair in your statements. I morn for the thousands who lost their lives in a war that should have never happened. It is a lesson to all that it is the politician who bears the responsibility of this tragic war and a testament to those who rose up to stop it. Let us hope that these wars end. Let us hope that the lines of communications stay open. In my opinion, people are the same everywhere you go in this world and when we allow the powers that be to separate us, then the terrible atrocities begin to happen again and again. Let us all study history so we do not repeat the horrors of the past. Amen!
.Anti-communism is just a guise of the US government to justify the intention to enslave the Vietnamese. They supported the French invasion of Vietnam (1946-1954), supported Diem's division of Vietnam (1955-1975), abetted for the Khmer Rouge to massacre Vietnamese and Cambodian people to avenge Vietnam (1979-1990), support China to attack Vietnam. Those are crimes against Vietnam.
Thank you for telling exactly what is happening in Vietnam with objective comments. The Vietnamese do not hold grudges against their former enemies, that is a fact. Even Vietnam is a country with a high rate of people having possitive attitude to America in the world.
Vietnamese people know that Vietnamese history is a series of wars, but Vietnam is also a nation with a very unique culture and history. The war is over, all wounds will also heal and Vietnam is one of the nations with the ability to recover quickly. Vietnam is getting better and better and has become a peace-loving country.
I am glad that open-minded Americans like you have come to Vietnam to live and work for a long time. Good people like you are always welcomed and respected by Vietnamese people. Hope you have a nice experience in Vietnam!
it's spelled chaos!
Some trues in the documents but Not All OK
I only flew one mission in VIet Nam as I was normally stationed in Spain but TDY'd to Thailand briefly. The USA was totally wrong in starting and pursuing that illegal invasion; and the fact that the Vietnamese do not hate Americans is a tribute to their humanity.
I am a Vietnam Veteran, my heart goes out to those ... sorry I wish my heart can be at peace.
Thank you for your service and I hope your heart can be a peace
give it all to Jesus.
Have you ever put together a memoir?
Soldiers are the ones who want peace the most because they suffer the most hardships and pains because of war. Thank you and wish your family happiness!
My father was in Vietnam....he came back a different man...he was diagnosed with PTSD and he was sick...(mentally)....I still love him because he is my father but inside my mind ill never forget...never
I learned more about the history of the Vietnam war with this excellent half hour documentary than I did in six weeks of classes in school.
This was very well done. I appreciate the emphasis on the confusion of diplomacy, and the fog of war, rather then simply calling people good or bad. You told a story well.
hello my vietnamese friends. I'm from Turkey and I am 14 years old. i love vietnam and sometimes i learn vietnamese. There are few people who love vietnam in Turkey. this is a message of friendship. Be glad in Turkey and Turks. let's be friends.
xin chào những người bạn Việt Nam của tôi. Tôi đến từ Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ và tôi 14 tuổi. Tôi yêu tiếng Việt và đôi khi tôi học tiếng Việt. Có rất ít người yêu thích Việt Nam ở Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. đây là một thông điệp của tình bạn. Hãy vui mừng ở Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ và Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. làm bạn nhé 🇹🇷🇦🇿❤️🇻🇳
ok bạn tui thay mặt những người viet nam
oke tớ chào bạn nhé ^^
love you guys Turkey from Vietnam❤
❤❤❤❤❤ from Việt Nam to Turkey & You!!!!!
Khi bạn muốn làm bạn với người Việt Nam thì chúng tôi luôn chào đón. Tôi muốn gửi lời chúc của người Việt Nam vào dịp năm mới tới bạn "Mong bạn và gia đình luôn hạnh phúc, an khang, thịnh vượng và gặp nhiều may mắn".
My uncle served and was wounded in Vietnam. He recently died. He would never talk about the war, but was a good man. He didn't agree with the war but served his country. I miss him and wish I would have spent so much more time with him. Don't miss the opportunity to spend time with the people you love. It doesn't last forever.
I was drafted in Germany 76/77 almost 18 months in Bavaria and spoke to valiant US soldiers who suffered at a very young age in Vietnam. It changed my whole idea about the military. Whenever a new war breaks out, those lowlife politicians voting in favour should go first with their kids as grunts taking those bullets, horror and starvation. Never again will I serve one single second unless the children of senators, presidents, civil servants and lobbyists go first.
Right those politicians love to lie to us and keep us in the dark to gaslight us into thinking other countries are the “bad guy” for us to act in their favor I will never trust them.
Fair point honestly
Can't argue with that.
That's right. If that soup is so good, they need to eat some.
The people that start wars should be made to do mortal combat with their opponent and leave everyone else out of it. But that is far too simple for humans to be interested in.
China, Mongolia , Japan, n.Korea, Cabodia, Frane, usa... and COVID-19...
all of them could not defeat the fighting spirit of the Vietnamese people
True
Uncle Ho must be so happy if he is alive today. I recall reading that all he wanted was independence from the French and Americans colonials, fair and equal treatment of the Vietnamese people and as a nation. Today Vietnam is the fastest growing economy in South East Asia.
alien next time
@@QuynhAnh-rc3iq The old man in Hung Yen that was killed by the police recently for defending ownership of his land, his son sent to jail, the communist corruption is alive and well. Police come to our factory in Hung Yen and claim "Holiday Money" and my staff are led to believe this is normal. The US put sanctions on Vietnam recently for getting into bed with China, in 20 years or so, Vietnam will be under threat from it's master [China] to become another Chinese province and Hanoi leaders will be well paid; sad, I love Vietnam but I fear for it's future.
By the way, in the Vietnam War, China helped Vietnam. The war between China and Vietnam was due to the deterioration of relations between China and the Soviet Union. And Vietnam and the Soviet Union stand together. Under the influence of the American media, the truth has disappeared. Don't forget what the Americans did to the Vietnamese. The Vietnamese flag also has a five-pointed star,
Tears down every time I watch this . My grandpa died in the French war when my mom was still on my grandma’s belly , my two uncles ( from my dad side) died in the American war , each family in my country has at least two or more people died in the war.
And the Americans killed them for nothing.
The commentary in the last two minutes gave me chills. Great Job!!
I'll explain it in one phrase: " One Big Mistake"
I'll explain in one word: Betrayal.
Ill explain in one letter: 🅱️
One big TRAGIC mistake.
And started on a lie
Mistakes are accidents. Vietnam war was a deliberate decision that killed millions of people. Criminal acts by governments of the time.
"...The Vietnam War began in good faith, by good people with good intentions..." I stopped as soon, as I saw that line. The West wanted to teach the Vietnamese a lesson about resisting colonial rule. There was nothing "good" about their intentions.
Drugs, oil and corruption.
Separate the normal people from the twats who order them about and itll be true...
Absolutely yes
Vietnamese people are annoyed to read such arrogant and stupid words. This was the invasion to enslave the Vietnamese people.
Wrong.
This war story has helped me avoid a lot of unimportant fights over the years and thrive happily.
Awesome video. Those b&w photos… That last soundtrack. All the movies based on the Vietnam war… Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Hamburger Hill, etc.
We didn’t really have a concrete explanation of this war, but this video helped a lot.
It took me 2 hours to watch this because I kept pausing on all the stills.
Btw amazing doc, just amazing.
I feel so bad about the numerous Vietnamese who suffered from French colonization and America's war and at the same time I'm happy that the Vietnamese earned their independence and respect through untold sacrifices. To the American government, it was just for avoiding humiliation; to Vietnam people, it was for unification and fight for survival.
So fkn meaningless. And petty. Get a life
We had to FIGHT for it. We don’t earn shit from white men.
Central
When "unification"=enslavement of the whole country's population, it's only an excuse. When "fight for survival"=invasion of another free republic, it's only an excuse. Poor, authoritarian, oppressive North Vietnamese Commie terrorists invaded free and prosperous Republic of South Vietnam and claimed "unification", just like Poor, authoritarian, oppressive Noth Korean Commie terrorist invaded free and prosperous South Korea and claimed "unification". They fool no one except the naive or morons.
GDP per capita /100 based on USD from 1960.
Year South North
1926 6.50 2.65
1927 6.18 3.07
1928 6.25 2.69
1929 5.88 2.85
1930 5.27 2.75
1931 5.10 2.50
1932 5.03 2.47
1933 5.33 2.44
1934 5.71 2.44
1935 5.74 2.86
1936 6.15 2.86
1937 6.21 2.88
1938 6.45 2.97
1939 7.06 3.04
1940 6.47 2.68
1941 6.02 2.60
1942 5.44 2.40
1943 5.17 2.22
1944 3.83 1.86
1945 3.18 1.33
1946 3.23 1.86
1947 3.25 2.05
1948 3.48 2.02
1949 3.60 2.36
1950 3.86 2.67
1951 3.98 2.70
1952 3.83 2.75
1953 3.72 2.57
1954 3.77 2.54
1955 2.84 1.81
1956 3.05 2.77
1957 2.88 2.72
1958 3.69 3.11
1959 4.43 3.29
1960 4.41 2.80
1961 3.85 2.86
1962 4.19 2.77
1963 4.23 2.54
1964 3.98 2.54
1965 3.85 2.85
1966 4.44 3.55
1967 4.12 3.44
1968 3.98 2.88
1969 4.23 2.88
1970 5.53 3.78
....
Source: UC Davis, US "Preliminary Estimates of Vietnam GDP 1800-1970", International Research Workshop". It is clear that 50 years since 1926 until 1975 (when the Communists invaded South Vietnam and took over), living standard in Republic of South Vietnam has always been higher than that of North Vietnam. That's why the North Vietnamese Commie terrorists invaded and robbed South Vietnam. The land-robbing has occured even to these days, since Ho Chi Minh's deadly land-reform (1953-1956) that killed nearly 1 million North Vietnamese just to rob their lands and properties. Search "cuop dat dan" on RUclips to see millions of footages of land-robbing by the utterly corrupt and brutal Vietnamese Commie regime, all over the country, spanning for decades.
No, you were wrong !
The SVN people were happy before the what so-called " Vietnam war " .A political and stupid war . I was grew up and fought in that war .
History is harsh. Watching it condensed like this, is almost painful to think that this actually happened. Wonderfully done, thank you.
yeah it is so harsh that today's generation taking it easy, so sad.
0:00: 🌍 The Vietnam War was a dark chapter in American history, driven by overconfidence, Cold War tensions, and imperialist tendencies, resulting in the deaths of millions of people.
6:25: 🔥 The French were defeated by the Viet Minh at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, leading to the split of Vietnam into North and South.
10:27: 💥 Kennedy is assassinated and Johnson becomes president, leading to a power struggle in South Vietnam and increased US involvement in the war.
15:10: 😔 The Vietnam War was a costly and divisive conflict for the United States, with the Tet Offensive challenging public trust in the government.
20:31: 💔 The Vietnam War and the role of President Nixon in prolonging the conflict.
24:30: 💔 The fall of Saigon marked the end of the Vietnam War and the reunification of Vietnam under a communist regime.
Recap by Tammy AI
I was only here to learn for my examination. It was merely a small case study before coming to this video. After these 30 minutes, the whole aspect of the cold war and the Vietnamese people have been clearly impacted. Thank you so much for making this. It was unbelievably outstanding.
Vietnamese were never responsible. It was those who tried conquering their land Vietnam who were responsible.
And around and around it goes....20 years in Afghanistan. Now...in Ukraine. Are there no lessons to learn from all this? No understanding for the past will bring no enlightenment for the future.
Thanks for not forgetting us, Sarath.
Beautifully made and explained.
"Life is lost while news is read. Television, children's play. Its all over. The war is over..."
I’m a Vietnamese and felt very proud of my country for being on our own until today.
The next time a foreign power attempts to enter your lands, you now know what must be done!
@@paulzdzitowiecki8863 Hehe, yup 🇻🇳🇻🇳
@@paulzdzitowiecki8863 China have been trying to invade our islands (Paracel and Spratly Islands) 😢😢
@@tomthecat9317 don't worry when they try we will be there for u .🇮🇳🇮🇳
@@tomthecat9317 Spratlys is not yours. It belogs tothe Philippines per UNCLO
My best friend’s grandpa fought in the war. He got lung cancer twice and had it removed both times. He ended up passing away from it 5 years ago. R.I.P. Greg I love and miss you
Very accurate, and neutral documentary video about Vietnam war. I love how you point out that the only thing Vietnamese want is the independence of their country. They did not really care whether they follow Communism or Capitalism, all they want is the chance to govern their own country.
Thanks!
Everyone is gangster till the trees start speaking Vietnamese
Accurate??????? Please check how the war started, Tokin Incident, the fire from North Vietnam is fake.
@@TheLifeGuide how dare you received the thanks when you not even mention the Tokin incident correctly.
Not entirely true. There were hundreds of thousands of South Vietnamese that didn’t want to live in communism.
If a leader of a country wanted war let them fight against eachother no soldiers involved.
Imagine thats how election goes
Trump vs Hillary in a yugioh match
alot of pride and tensions was involded at this time
one of the most beautiful indipendent documentaries I've ever watched
Hey Jessie if you want to see a documentary that'll smoke your mind, get the one with Ken Burns when he did the( Lincoln Diaries) my mind has never been straight since.
I don't know why, but I've always found the Vietnam war to be one of the most confusing wars there's ever been. I get the Cold War, as much as I can without being a historian, I get WWII etc, the Korean War I find more straightforward...But I just can't seem to get my head around this one. It's weird. This video has almost helped me to grasp it 🤣 In any case, I understand a lot more about it. Good work!
L Morningstar....the reason you don't understand is that the Vietnamese wanted to be free from, French colonizers who made Vietnamese a slave in their own land, the Vietnamese overthrew the French Government, then another white power said, we can't have that, so they started sending troops, that white power is the United States....every war that has happen has been for the division of the world and who controls it, which is the English, the French, the Germans, the United States, the European union, ....
very close to what I been telling friends for the last decade, they broke it down good , id have to say i know more now anyway and I got a 5 DVD set about this war that i learned a lot of peps died was about it, mostly kids any way ya look at it .I'm from eastern Ky , there's not a family up any holler that didn't lose kin folk in this, I remember a lot of guys that had been in the war and most of them was still there trapped in there minds, had a friend snap over someone blowing a bubble and popped it, he beat that man bad over a bubble , all he heard was a bombing, sad ,the country stopped the production of men after this era, I'm not half the man of any man in that war !! or women as far as that goes ! Thank you and I hope they all find peace someday !
Be glad that you win, America sow chaos all around the world, many country got taken down like Cuba, but some rises up like Afghanistan.
@@VienPeaaace Just because someone started a fight, doesn't mean you should keep it going. That's on you if you wanna lose millions over communism which ultimately failed after they won. Gotta love how you spend 4 million troops and a shit ton of money on a war just to starve them to death and ruin their economy. Maybe if the war was won, the Kennedys werent shot, and Nixon wasn't a fucking cuck it would've gone better.
I think the message of this video is that war is terrible no matter the reason, some are rational as resources are a necessity, some are pure evil and malice to push an ideology and take control, and this one was a confusing blend of good intention at the start, pride and corruption blinding the generals/ politicians at the cost of the lives of innocent men, women and children
I am proud of my country Vietnam :>>
always be proud of your country greetings from somalia
@@SalX22 Thanks so much, even our country still getting destroyed by the U.S propagandas , even everyone sees us as hearless monsters, cold blood killers without any evidences, we will fight to pure our country name, for our people and never step back because Vietnamese never gives up, it's already proved in world history book. FIGHT UNTIL THE END Of THE WORLD !
Yes you won , but the country lives in poverty , and is classified as a third world country , WHY ?
@@lucasronson8187 its getting much better rn but it was in that situation bc of a civil war in the 60s 70s 80s and therefore it was a rich country
lucas ronson man It’s poor from before because of constant war. They r middle income now and doing quite well. Don’t be salty
are the stuff
Introduction 0:35
French Colonial Rule
1:32
Dien Bien Phu
5:30
A New Nation
6:42
JFK 7:55
Operation Rolling Thunder 10:35
Into The Jungle
13:45
The Tet Offensive
16:31
Trust is Broken
18:27
Richard Nixon
19:40
Vietnamization
21:38
Things Fall Apart
23:19
The Fall of Saigon
24:46
The Vietnam War
26:02
Epilogue 27:14
All that work for three likes lol
@@JohnDoe-sn9ic poor him
@@JohnDoe-sn9ic they are in the description
They choosed slavery and famine Hanoi hochi
I'm sensing a pattern here....
every history related RUclipsr has a british accent...
well when you think about it.. it makes perfect sense
People sometimes forget the English we're the ones to control the whole world before anyone even tried, I live in New Zealand and prefer an English accent as it close to mine and many other colonised countries around the world
@@jahrhome my point exactly , who is more fitting than someone who used to loot the whole world, no wonder British are nostalgic about their past and invested in history.
this is for comedic purposes, don't take this too seriously internet.
Good times the best of times.😝😝😝
@@jahrhome fuck off you dont world history do you. There were some empire massive than british empire.
@@LeedsunitedNepal Certainly true. But were there any that reached as far afield as the British Empire? Not a rhetorical question, but to my knowledge the Brit's had the most territory across the world.
I had been to Vietnam in 2007, what a charming country that was (and is) riding high on an economic boom as the newest Dragon Economy of Asia, and the people were very, very friendly and confident in moving on their country as one of Asia's emerging markets. Yet somehow, while on a city tour which included the Cu Chi Tunnels, I wasn't surprised when our tour guide, without any trace of bitterness, mentioned how they referred to the War as 'the American War' of which the Vietnamese, with the aid of their leader Ho Chi Minh, were fighting 'the enemy,' which were the Americans. Seen in today's context, this holds very, very true! American intervention has paid its price, and the fall of Saigon to the pro-Ho Chi Minh forces was that ultimate defeat that still haunts Americans. So painful yet so very true! Yet I cannot help but weep over the millions of innocent Vietnamese who lost their lives because of this war. Let this war be a lesson to the American penchant to meddling in conflict-prone areas, like what was done in Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia Afghanistan and now the Ukraine, that War is morally wrong--and to quote Boy George, 'WAR IS STUPID' 😢
You just know feel bad for people who died in this war. How will civilian’s life change if they lose in a war? Southern Việt Nam is rich country but Northern Việt Nam is poor country when the war ended everything reversed. Which country was invading?😄😄 you may be a stupid guy
Vietnam's victory was a victory for the global south and for every other oppressed ex-colonial lands.
The Vietnamese people are always like that when he comes to Vietnam as a friend. The truth was that the US since the 1950s helped France with 80% of the war costs to hope to enslave the Vietnamese again, but failed miserably in Dien Bien Phu (1954). The Geneva Agreement was signed. US's establishment of a puppet government as a henchman in South Vietnam to sabotage the 1956 general election in Vietnam under the Geneva Agreement, for fear of Mr. Ho Chi Minh's election victory, led to the directly brought US troops to cause the Vietnam War (1960-1975).
Unfortunately, the cooperation between and Vietnam in WW2 quickly turned into hostility, due to the US government. That is a historical fact.
Let that be a lesson to Isreal but I guess not
Gửi lời cám ơn bạn bằng tiếng Việt
Vietnamese just want to be independent, however, we have few choices. We called support from US but they stood in France side. Thus, we falled into Communist system and everything have gone year by year
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
You are still in China's control, and your regime needs China in order to stay in power. Sorry!
So much information. Great narration. Absolutely brilliant.
Glad you liked it!
My Grandad fought in this war, has a glass eye and a lot of bullet holes from this, 79 and still going strong 😄
#ProudArrogantAmericans
@Huxtable ive got a rusty bullet hole , same color as raman
@Huxtable Ok, you don't have to be racist.
@@jacobmuraco4276 stfu, the other guy was being xenophobic.
My Popop also fought in Vietnam Rip Poppop 😢
The Vietnam War was not just a conflict of ideologies but a testament to the resilience, sacrifice, and complexities of human history. It serves as a powerful reminder that war leaves no true victors-only lessons to be learned and wounds to be healed. 🇻🇳
Hi Chi Minh: You’re for democracy
USA: Right
Hi Chi Minh: And you want all nations to have independence
USA: Yep
Ho Chi Minh: And you hate imperialism
USA: Yes definitely
Ho Chi Minh: So you support Vietnamese independence
USA: Well yes but actually no
Americans want to limit the spread of Communism because that is the threat to the elite power. They won but the people will rise again.
What about the independence of South Vietnam? Eh?
@@arminhillman7956 vietnam wants socialism. US intervenes with puppet government in the south that killed a lot of vietnamese, in contrast to what the US history dictates that Commies killed their people. US did not win because Vietnam wants independence and Socialism as a nation.
@@alrizo1115 I must have missed the part where there was a massive exodus of South Vietnamese fleeing for their lives to the United States when the North invaded. Ask the "boat people" how the North respected their independence.
@@arminhillman7956 lol, you must be talking about the puppet government the US assigned to kill and oppress their people. If that's the case, the US should have won. Ask your vietnamese friends and thry will tell you that vietnam war is called Liberation from US or Victory from US. And they celebrate it.
I was 12 years old in 1971, and lived in Charleston, South Carolina. A friend of mine from school told me one day that his father, a B52 pilot based at Anderson AFB in Guam, had been shot down and was reported as missing in action, MIA. We moved to Connecticut before the war ended and I never found out what became of his father.
Your friends father was one of many, hopefully he survived. I was in the AF at that time but stationed in Spain, we lost quite a few B52s in Vietnam, as the Russian SAMs were very effective and they knew right where we were coming.
@@olliemck60 người mỹ đã sai lầm khi coi thường nó vì nó chưa bao giờ hạ được b52 nhưng vào tay những người việt nam yêu nước thì tất cả các vũ khí đều lợi hại .vì cuộc chiến việt nam.là cuộc chiến toàn dân bảo vệ tổ quốc thì mọi thứ từ vật dụng gia đình cũng trở thành vũ khí.
I live in sc with my grandpa that was in Vietnam war
@BillyCrystal-hc5jp You are welcome, it was my honor.
Wow my great uncle and my godfather was also in that war to in us army before he passed away in 2022
When you bring a Christmas tree back home, but it starts speaking Vietnamese
AugustVIIIVIIIV it’s in Viet Nam,Da lat city have a lot of Christmas trees
You have a really good ability to summarise an tell a full story too
8:40 My grandfather was a Green Beret in Vietnam. He volunteered for three tours, the first beginning in November 1963 (four days after Diem's assassination) and the last ending in June 1970.
He's a hero in my book.
How is he now?
He was a murdering, rapist scumbag.
I’ve watched the documentary Vietnam 10,000 day war as well as others, I’ve learned the history of the war over time.and I have to say this 25 min pretty much encapsulates what happened in that war,may all the soldiers on both sides RIP🙏🏾
History is repeating itself in the US military. The difference is that freedom in Vietnam has room for women. Afghanistan has no place for women
Did johnson have stock in military supplys ?
@@captainscentsible1811 Johnson was a pile of shit
@@captainscentsible1811 I have been told he told his wife to buy dupont stock just prior to the build up
Did you read books?
6:26 ..."The French Surrendered"... now where have I heard that again? :-)
you're an idiot
Ha, Nice
shut up
Haiti
France surrendered because they had no choice. Fighting the Germans meant most of the French army would die. So they surrendered to reduce casualties.
I just finished read a book by Glyn Haynie, "When I Turned Nineteen, A Vietnam War Memoir". We must never forget our Vietnam Vets who served. Thank you!