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The Ten Thousand Day War

Season 1 Episode 5: The Guerilla Society

Tensions in Vietnam escalate as Buddhist monks' fiery protests against government corruption spark widespread unrest. Henry Cabot Lodge, the new US Ambassador, seeks to restore calm and strengthen diplomatic ties with the US by promoting dialogue and national unity.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 America in Vietnam

1. America in Vietnam

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The next episode delves into the complex history of US involvement in South-E...

Episode 2 Dien Bien Phu

2. Dien Bien Phu

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The next episode delves into the early stages of the Vietnam War, highlightin...

Episode 3 Days of Decision

3. Days of Decision

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The next episode delves into the decisive Battle of Dien Bien Phu, the climax...

Episode 4 Uneasy Allies

4. Uneasy Allies

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The next episode explores the formation of South Vietnam, where a stark demog...

Episode 6 Firepower

6. Firepower

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The next episode will see a dramatic escalation of the conflict as LBJ's choi...

Episode 7 Tet!

7. Tet!

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General William Westmoreland's military tactics and strategies are explored i...

Episode 8 Frontline America

8. Frontline America

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Southern Vietnam's social scene is spotlighted in the next episode, revealing...

Episode 9 Soldiering On

9. Soldiering On

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The North Vietnamese society undergoes a dramatic transformation as every cit...

Episode 10 The Village War

10. The Village War

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The next episode delves into the construction of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a vit...

Episode 11 Peace

11. Peace

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Military technology takes center stage in the next episode, highlighting the ...

Episode 12 Surrender

12. Surrender

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Winning over the Vietnamese rural population proves to be a daunting task, as...

Info about The Ten Thousand Day War

Network: CBC Television

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History