Battleground: Vietnam War

Focuses on the history of the 23rd Infantry Division, including participation in World War II against the Japanese and its reactivation to carry on in Vietnam.

Highlights Navy and Marine Corps action in Vietnam.

Dramatizes a patrol operation, showing the right and wrong ways to handle prisoners of war, including examples of how to handle illegal or unclear orders.

Recounts the victory of American and Allied forces in this most important single battle of the Vietnam War. Begins by highlighting the military and political history of Khe Sanh.

Features combat and other activity in Vietnam from November and December 1965. Also, "On Target" takes a look at the role of U.S. Marine Corps fixed-wing aircraft in Vietnam.