Aired Saturday June 12, 2:25am - 4:00amon PBS

The Vietnam War

Series 1 Episode 5: This Is What We Do

American casualties and enemy body counts mount as marines face deadly North Vietnamese ambushes and artillery south of the DMZ and army units chase an elusive enemy in the Central Highlands. Hanoi lays plans for a massive surprise offensive, and the Johnson administration reassures the American public that victory is in sight.

Category
Documentary / War / History
Original air date
2017-09-21
Cast and crew
  • Ken BurnsDirector
  • Lynn NovickDirector
  • Peter CoyoteNarrator
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