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Cold War, Videos, Vietnam War

Vietnam War Videos to Show in Your Classroom

There are a myriad of videos out there about the Vietnam War. Many are great, but they are SO long. Most students do well with a video under five minutes. Here’s a roundup of some helpful videos I use to teach the Vietnam War.

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (3:41)

Vietcong Guerilla (3:08)

The Most Dangerous Job in the Vietnam War (1:00)

Why New Soldiers Didn’t Survive Vietnam (0:51)

Tet Offensive (3:47 – This video is part of a History Channel page on the Vietnam War. You may need to scroll down to find the video. It’s worth the scroll!)

What was Significant About the 1968 Tet Offensive? (3:43)

U.S. Veteran Describes Being Prisoner of War in Vietnam (5:32)

 

Don’t forget these 3 videos in my other post which are essential to understanding Vietnam veterans!!

Cold War, Post-World War II, Videos

Three Videos to Help Your Students Understand Vietnam Veterans

Everyone knows that Vietnam veterans had a much different experience coming home than World War II veterans. To be honest, our country let the Vietnam vets down. Still, it’s hard to explain to students why Vietnam veterans had such a hard time coming home. These three Youtube videos, in my mind, give the most simple and understandable explanation as to why the Vietnam veterans seemed to have a harder time getting over the trauma of war than others.

How WWII and Vietnam Veterans Were Treated Differently

The Vietnam Soldier’s War Life. Why PTSD.

The Difference Between a World War II Vet and a Vietnam Vet