World at War :: Vietnam War

A Day in Vietnam - produced in 1967 for the Department of Defense - follows the activities of the Marines and Navy and their typical activities in Vietnam on a daily basis. Narrated by Jack Webb, the film is a great look of the brave Marine Corps and Navy soldiers doing their duty in a hostile environment.

The Big Picture documentary Action Vietnam is a keen look at the Vietnam conflict. The film opens with President Lyndon Johnson awarding Captain Roger Donlon the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Vietnam in December 1964. It then goes on to describe the unique challenges the troops face fighting in Vietnam - describing how it was a war fought in shadow and stealth instead of out in the open as prior wars were fought.

This film looks at the air operations over Khe Sanh during early 1968. It discusses how Oeration Niagara supplied 24,000 tactical sorties and 2,700 B-52 sorties over the besieged Marine base at Khe Sanh. More than 110,000 tons of bombs were dropped on the enemy during this two month period of intense battle.

This film shows marine patrol action during the Vietnam War. It shows land and river patrols and a successful attack on a Viet Cong village. The film emphasizes the importance of constant and vigilant patrol action in maintaining contact with an elusive enemy.

First Infantry Division in Vietnam (1971) is a fascinating look at the activities of the First Infantry Division (The Big Red One) during the Vietnam War. The DVD chronicles the major battles the First Infantry Division participated in during the Vietnam War as well as some of the more positive roles they took in helping to build war torn areas.

The Big Picture documentary Helicopter Shotgun Rider is a look at the helicopter door gunner, nicknamed "Shotgun Rider." This was a new role in the Army helicopter crew that played a very critical role during the Vietnam war. This film explores the training a door gunner had to complete to perform this vital role in combat as well as footage showing their role in action in some Vietnam hot beds. All in all, this is a fascinating look at one of the Army's iconic helicopter soldiers.

This army film was designed to familiarize US troops about the Vietcong - how they lived and their tactics in war.

The Big Picture documentary Logistics in Vietnam details the logistical effort and facilities at the major supply ports and bases in Vietnam. It shows the role of Army Transportation, Aviation, Engineer, Quartermaster, Ordnance and Medical Services and how they all work together like a well oiled machine to support the men on the front lines.

Vietnam Era Footage of the US interaction with Vietnam Civilians in good works projects

The Big Picture documentary Stay Alert, Stay Alive is a detailed look at the strenuous six day, eighty hour training period replacement soldiers received in Vietnam to get them ready for combat. This training was a supplement to their stateside training and it focused on the unique conditions they would experience in Vietnam while fighting the Vietnamese war. This training includes how to work within the climate and terrain conditions that the soldiers would experience as well as specific fighting techniques used by the Vietnamese against the U.S. Army troops.

Tactical Air Power (1968) was produced by the United States Air Force: Aerospace Audio-Visual Service - Military Airlift Command - 1365th Photo Squadron. The film explores the military importance of tactical air power and demonstrates the capabilities of the Tactical Air Command (TAC.) It also introduces the F-111 fighter and shows its capabilities in air warfare.

Take a tour of the 1st Army Airmobile Division during the Vietnam war era. Learn about its doctrines and operations - and see great scenes of air and ground operations - including a great deal of helicopter activities and fascinating shots of the equipment used in their day to day activities.

The American Navy in Vietnam (1967) is a comprehensive examination of the naval mission during the Vietnam war. This film explores various bombing and missile strikes at strategic locations, examines a Mekong Delta river assault landing as well as civic actions performed by Naval Seabees and doctors in the Vietnam arena.

Take a tour of the Army Air Mobility Team during the Vietnam war era. Learn about its operational doctrines during the Vietnam War. This film includes scenes of air and ground operations - with a strong emphasis on the helicopters used in their day to day operations.

The Big Picture documentary The Fight For Vietnam reports on the activities of the United States Army, Air Force and Navy as they coordinate their efforts to stamp out the threat of communism in South Vietnam. Filmed on location, this film explores the actions of the U.S. Military Assistance Program to help the Vietnamese build the skill sets they need to fight off the threat of Communism.

The Hidden War in Vietnam is the subject of this episode of The Big Picture. This documentary examines the efforts of the United States Army, Air Force and Navy in various remote and hazardous locations in South Vietnam as they fight the spread of Communism. We learn how our Special Forces units live and operate in this hostile environment and the steps they take to help the Vietnamese retain their freedom.

The Indispensables: KC-35 Air Refueling is an excellent documentary depicting the role of the KC-35 in military operations. Its capability of refueling other aircraft in mid-air made possible many missions that otherwise could not have been completed successfully. This DVD intersperses great footage of these monster airplanes in action with various stories from Vietnam War veterans depicting how critical these aircraft were to the success of their mission objectives.

The Screaming Eagles in Vietnam - produced in 1967 for the Department of Defense - follows the activities of the First Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. Follow these brave soldiers on a variety of missions from the Summer of 1965 until January 1967 on various operations in Vietnam - including Operations Van Buren, Harrison, Hawthorne, John Paul Jones and Operation Pickett.

The Small Boat Navy - produced by the Department of Defense in 1986 - explores the operations of the U.S. Navy's small boats in the Vietnam war. These boats were designed specifically with the challenges presented in Vietnam's coastal and waterway areas and were a vital tool in the war. The DVD explore the use of swift boats, PBRs, MSBs, LCPLs, armored troop carriers, monitors and the Seahawk helicopters. The DVD contains great action scenes showing these boats in action in the waters of Vietnam during the war.

The Big Picture documentary The U.S. Army Advisor In Vietnam explores the role of the Military Advisor in the Vietnam arena. By following an Army Officer through his tour of duty, you will see how he works with both military and civilian Vietnamese populations to improve living conditions and train their Army in better methods to protect themselves. It is a fascinating glimpse into this very sensitive and difficult duty.