Famous People Who Actually Served In The Vietnam War
Millions of young Americans served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. For some, those experiences became the foundation for highly visible careers.
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10 Worst Ways To Die During The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a notoriously horrific conflict. Here are some of the worst fates that befell the combatants and civilians who didn't survive.
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Things About The Vietnam War That Don't Make Sense
The Vietnam War was full of horrors and missteps until its end in the 1970s, but there are a few things about the conflict that still just don't make sense.
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Why The Vietnam War Was Worse Than You Thought
War is hell, and the Vietnam War was truly a meat grinder for soldiers and civilians alike. But as bad as you might think it was, in reality, it was far worse.
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The Most Bizarre Unsolved Mysteries Of The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War left an indelible mark on American and world history. But that mess of a conflict left plenty of unsolved mysteries, and some are truly bizarre.
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The Complete Vietnam War Timeline Explained
The Vietnam War was a controversial, complicated conflict. From World War II until the Fall of Saigon, this is the complete Vietnam War timeline, explained.
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The Devastating Effects Of The Vietnam War's Operation Ranch Hand
The Vietnam War is known for its many tragedies, but the U.S.'s use of herbicides is often overlooked. Here are the devastating effects of Operation Ranch Hand.
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Exclusive Clip: Hear A Marine's Disturbing Story From Warrior To Killer In His Own Words
Dr. Carlisle took his conversations with Danny as a chance not only to learn about one man and his crimes, but PTSD at large.
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The Turning Point Of The Vietnam War And How It Changed Everything
The Tet Offensive was critical in influencing the slow withdrawal of troops from the Vietnam War. Here's what to know about the war's turning point.
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Disturbing First-Hand Accounts From The Survivors Of The My Lai Massacre
On March 16, 1968, the soldiers in Charlie Company were sent to a village believed to be controlled by the Vietcong and were expecting a firefight.
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The Mayaguez Incident: The Final Battle Of The Vietnam War Took Place At Sea
Though the Vietnam War did eventually end, it didn't really end until a couple of years after peace was negotiated. It also ended in rather spectacular fashion.
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What Life Was Like As A Soldier In The Vietnam War
Life was a mixed bag for the U.S. soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War. Here's what they experienced.
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What It Was Really Like As A Medic In The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War has become known for the brutal battles fought, with thousands of U.S. soldiers' lives lost. Medics worked alongside troops, saving lives.
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The Real Person Behind Robin Williams' Character In Good Morning Vietnam
The real person behind Robin Williams' character in "Good Morning Vietnam" was veteran Adrian Cronauer, but the film was only loosely based on his experience.
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James Stewart's Last Vietnam Flying Mission Almost Ended In Disaster
Jimmy Stewart, known for starring in "It's a Wonderful Life," almost perished during his last bombing mission in Vietnam. Here's what happened.
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How Long Cowboys Legend Roger Staubach Really Served In Vietnam
Roger Staubach is probably most readily remembered as a successful and effective member of the Dallas Cowboys football team. Less known is his military service.
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The Genius Way Super Glue Was Used In The Vietnam War
Super Glue was invented during WWII to help soldiers in the field. However, it wasn't until the Vietnam War that it was used for another special purpose.
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The Unbelievable Story Of The Vietnam War's Most Notorious Sniper
Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock was so focused that he was able to go days without sleeping and staying out of visibility from enemy soldiers in Vietnam.
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Were Drugs Really Smuggled In Soldiers' Coffins During The Vietnam War?
The movie American Gangster includes a stunning sequence, wherein heroin was smuggled into the U.S. inside the coffins of fallen soldiers returning from the Vietnam War. Did this really happen?
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The Truth About The Secret Drug Use During The Vietnam War
As documented by the U.S. State Department Office of the Historian, during a 1965 meeting at the White House, President Lyndon Johnson voiced "serious concerns" about whether westerners stood a chance, "in the absence of intelligence," of winning the Vietnam War.
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The Real Reason Muhammad Ali Refused To Fight In The Vietnam War
Muhammad Ali is arguably the world's most famous boxer, but for years, he was denied the right to fight and stripped of his titles. The reason? He refused to fight in the Vietnam War due to his beliefs.
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