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America's top critics are unanimous in their praise for The Vietnam War. Find out what they're saying about Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s ten-part, 18-hour documentary series. #VietnamWarPBS

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Extras

Behind the Scenes: Consulting with Ken Burns & Lynn Novick

Two of the film’s participants discuss working with the filmmakers.

2:00
Official Trailer | Remember

Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.

0:30
Official Trailer | No Single Truth

Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.

0:20
Official Trailer | Fought

Watch an official trailer for The Vietnam War.

0:30
Extended Look

Ken Burns & Lynn Novick tell the story behind their most ambitious film to date.

2:00
PBS Previews: The Vietnam War | Promo

Find out about the creation of the film from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

0:30
Christmas Bombing

U.S. forces launch airstrikes on North Vietnam in December, 1972.

1:59
Finishing School

A Marine describes how war exposes a dark side of human nature.

1:01
Combat is an Enormous High | First Look

A soldier describes the enormous high and enormous costs of combat.

0:30
Men Like This | First Look

A decorated Army veteran talks about the young men who fought the Vietnam War.

0:30