Presents the history behind the longest, most controversial war in modern history. Using film clips shot by both sides and seen through the eyes of policymakers and combat veterans, the programs reexamine without blame or judgement the rise and fall of America's twenty-five year commitment to the war in Vietnam.

Videodisc release of the 1980 film documentary by TDW Copyright Holding Ltd.

Disc 1. America in Vietnam. Dien Bien Phu. Days of decision. Uneasy allies. The Guerrilla society. Firepower. Tet! Frontline America. -- Disc 2. Soldiering on. The village war. Peace. Surrender. The unsung soldiers.