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Vietnam in HD [Blu-ray]

Jackson, Sammy (Director), Cain, Dean (Actor), Underwood, Blair (Actor) Rated:
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Format: Blu-ray
4.7 out of 5 stars 665 ratings
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December 6, 2011
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Genre Documentary
Format Multiple Formats, NTSC, Blu-ray
Contributor Jackson, Sammy, Underwood, Blair, Cain, Dean
Language English
Runtime 4 hours and 42 minutes

Product Description

Their story is in danger of being lost to history. The men who came home from the Vietnam War represent a second silent generation. These are the men who won every battle in a lost war. Using the same experiential approach to storytelling as WWII in HD, HISTORY gives these veterans a voice. Through a collection of color Vietnam footage never seen by the public from private collections, museums, the US government, veteran's and news organizations as well as sources from Vietnam, they tell their stories and relive their struggles, courage and fears. This six-hour miniseries spans the massive initial troop build-up in 1965 to the fall of Saigon a decade later. Sound design, using popular music from that era, powerfully evokes the time period and experience. This film documents the Vietnam War in the words of Americans who served there. It features home movies and rare archival footage collected during a worldwide search and now presented in high definition. Many scenes are graphic in nature and viewer discretion is advised.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1775
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Jackson, Sammy
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Blu-ray
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 4 hours and 42 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Cain, Dean, Underwood, Blair
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ A & E Home Video
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005BSCPCM
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 665 ratings

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Customers praise this documentary for its comprehensive view of the war and historical footage, bringing back memories of that time. The DVD features fantastic combat footage and is well-produced, with one customer noting it includes original filmed footage. They appreciate the visual quality in color, with one describing it as "Real As It Can Get In Your Living Room," and find it worth the money.

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105 customers mention "Documentary quality"105 positive0 negative

Customers praise the documentary's comprehensive coverage of the Vietnam War, with one customer noting its extensive use of war footage.

"...DVD and/or the history of the Vietnam War, I recommend the exceptional PBS Documentary, "Two Days in October". Remembering my friend, John...." Read more

"...Things I liked about this DVD: * veteran interviews * lots of war footage (mostly in color) * narrator *..." Read more

"...That being said, the two BD set contains the best explanation of the war I have viewed to date...." Read more

"...never seen a really accurate and well - put- together, unbiased dvd on the this subject...." Read more

55 customers mention "History value"52 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the historical value of the DVD, noting it is full of footage and brings back memories of that time, making it an important part of American and Vietnamese history.

"...brought back both good and bad memories but I think it's a good addition to your library if you are interested in the time and culture of the 60's..." Read more

"...Many of the stories were heart wrenching, and one can understand what the individual soldiers went through at that time...." Read more

"...The episodes are short enough for classroom purposes, full of historical footage, and most importantly the stories got my students emotionally..." Read more

"Historically accurate with plenty of action and real life stories. Highly recommend." Read more

45 customers mention "Movie quality"45 positive0 negative

Customers praise the DVD's quality, describing it as a fantastic series that is well worth watching.

"This was a great film. Each battle for each now long forgotten little hill was described in brutal detail...." Read more

"...But for all the other this this video documents it is well-done. I'm glad I purchased it for my library." Read more

"...I don't think it is as good as the WWII series but still not bad...." Read more

"...The personal footage from all the different men was some of the best I've seen...." Read more

30 customers mention "Footage quality"30 positive0 negative

Customers praise the documentary's original filmed footage, particularly noting the fantastic combat scenes.

"...There is a lot of great footage. We also get to learn about the stories we don't always hear about in the media...." Read more

"...The HD pictures was sharp as well as the soundtrack.I sincerely respect and salute to the US soldiers men and women that involvement in this war." Read more

"...Very well produced using footage from in country actually brought back chills...." Read more

"Great live footage! Great too hear the stories from the veterans. They were able to show their tough side and their softer side...." Read more

30 customers mention "Quality"27 positive3 negative

Customers find the DVD well produced and in good condition, with one customer noting it comes in a nice hard plastic case.

"...It is just very well done and honors those who served their country during a time of riots and the explosion of television and its coverage of the..." Read more

"...Very well produced using footage from in country actually brought back chills...." Read more

"...They were able to show their tough side and their softer side. Interesting to get the media guys on the battlefield perspective on the war...." Read more

"...Footage is unbelievable, score is second to none. This film should have actually been sent to Sundance, No doubt whatsoever it's the best produced...." Read more

18 customers mention "Value for money"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the DVD to be well worth the money.

"...The BD set is worth every minute of time invested in watching it, whether you are a Vietnam Veteran, the family of a VN Vet or a member of the..." Read more

"...excellent!! Great value and arrived promptly!!!" Read more

"...the Vietnam War was extreme and emotional this DVD series is worth buying and adding to your military collection." Read more

"...Excellent packaging to prevent any damage during shipment. Excellent product. Met expectations as advertised." Read more

13 customers mention "Visual quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers praise the visual quality of the DVD, describing it as stunning and noting its excellent color footage. One customer mentions the nice printing cover on the disc surface.

"...In this documentary, the story of the foot soldier is told--in high definition color." Read more

"...So far package is ok, nothing amazing, but just ok, nice printing cover on the disc surface...." Read more

"...It's stunning." Read more

"...has interviews with people who were in the vietnam war.its absolutely stunning.i recommend this on blu-ray.its one of my favorite shows." Read more

11 customers mention "Interviewing"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the interviews in the documentary, with one review highlighting how it follows several service personnel through their experiences in Vietnam and includes personal footage from different men.

"...Things I liked about this DVD: * veteran interviews * lots of war footage (mostly in color) * narrator *..." Read more

"...released in 2011 & uses vintage clips from the War in Vietnam & modern interviews...." Read more

"...They have included footage that I have never seen and interviewed many combat Vet's that were there in the mud and blood...." Read more

"...The personal footage from all the different men was some of the best I've seen...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Joseph A. Micale
    5.0 out of 5 stars Memories!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
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    Actually has me in the film in a major mission!
    Very proud to have served my Country!
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  • Richard Gutierrez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vietname In HD
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2011
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    One of my ex-co-workers called me to tell me to watch "Vietnam In HD" on the History Channel. He and I are both retired police officers and befriended each other just by mere chance. Since I've always been intrigued by this particular war since the draft was done away with while I was a senior in high school, I'd questioned him since he's an ex-Vietnam veteran and had told me he'd been at Hamburger Hill. I'd always had this guilt that I'd chosen school over the war back then. Since he's an awesome buddy of mine, he and I have shared his stories about this ugly war. It's ashame that they weren't supported by the majority of the Americans here. He's cried with me and I feel proud and honored to have shared his experiences over there. Even though he's 10 years older than me, he and I are like brothers.

    After having said that, I'd noticed "Vietnam In HD" had 4-6 different stories. Naming them: (1)An Endless War (1978), (2) A Changing War(1964-1965); Peace With Honor (1971-1975), (3) The Beginning (1964-1965); Search & Destroy (1966-1967), (4) The Tet Offensive (1968); An Endless War (1968-1969), (5) The Beginning (1964), and (6) The Tet Offensive (1968). I didn't know if #3 and #4 were the same as #5 and #6. I see that you sell "Vietnam In HD" but have no idea if the DVD/Blu-Ray broadcasts all the stories. I want to buy the whole series but am not sure if I should if it doesn't have all of them. I wish you'd let your customers know. I want to buy the blu-ray version and give one to him as a gift for his donation to the war and our country for the veteran's day weekend. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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  • Granni Jani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Controversial War, Honorable Soldiers
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011
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    Vietnam is my generation's war. It is hard to comprehend the young kids shooting the video presented in this DVD are now, like me, in their sixties. This DVD is not an in depth study of the war. It does not get into the reasons why this country became both mired in it, and torn apart by it. The Gulf of Tonkin is mentioned as the first step toward increasing U.S. involvement, but it does not discuss the controversy regarding legitimacy of the Tonkin incident. It doesn't mention Mai Lai, nor does it spend a lot of time discussing the reasons why the American public turned against the war. It is not meant to. This is the recollections of the young Americans who were on the ground, a nurse who served there and a P.O.W.'s wife. It does a great job of describing all the different hard fought engagements with the NVA, and the horror of it all. Many who went to Vietnam were volunteers,but many were draftees with no say in the matter. These young men served without caring about the politics of the time. They went, did what they were told to do, and just tried to stay alive. All Vietnam Vets who served risked their lives, and should be honored for the sacrifices they made. Some just wanted to survive and get home. Others returned home to join those speaking out against U.S. involvement. All were patriotic Americans, and hearing their personal stories put a human face on this war. For those who were interested in this DVD and/or the history of the Vietnam War, I recommend the exceptional PBS Documentary, "Two Days in October". Remembering my friend, John. Deployed in August of 1967, and killed in Kontum Province, March of 1968. 19 years old.
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  • MEGAN S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for history buff
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    Bought for my husband as a gift. He really enjoyed it
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  • Chris
    4.0 out of 5 stars lots of good war footage; but almost no history, and too much like a movie
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014
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    I really enjoyed WWII in HD, so I was looking forward to "Vietnam in HD".

    "Vietnam in HD" starts with 1964. The USA went to war to kill commies. That's just about as much history as you get. The rest is war footage. The lack of history prior to 1964 was disappointing to me.

    Unlike "WWII in HD", the footage in "Vietnam in HD" was produced more like a movie than a documentary. It seemed like its purpose was more to entertain than to educate. This was also disappointing to me.

    At the end of the Battle of Inchon episode, they described that battle as a triumph and huge success for USA forces. Really? That screamed propaganda to me. That was about 50 minutes into DVD #1. Based on the footage and narration, it was not a huge success.

    Things I liked about this DVD:
    * veteran interviews
    * lots of war footage (mostly in color)
    * narrator
    * well organized (by year)

    Things I did NOT like about this DVD:
    * Lack of history
    * The music was too much like a military recruiting video.
    * Produced like a movie, not a documentary
    * For the most part, they used young voice actors for recounting war events (they should have used the veterans).

    The point of this DVD is to show color footage of the war. Don't expect a thorough historical documentary.

    The one telltale phrase that stuck with me went something like this: The Vietnamese have been battling foreign invaders for over 1000 years.

    If you want to learn about Vietnam before/during/after (i.e., some real history about the country and the war), then I highly recommend Vietnam - A Television History.

    Visit my Amazon wish lists to see my 4-star and 5-star military/war DVDs:
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    http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/24H8TDYHFDOET/
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  • Salvador Guirao
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie !
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2013
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    I really enjoy watching this tape it brings back my days on the army and also the quality in HD makes you
    Enjoy more!!
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  • Agustín Medina Burgos
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lo mismo
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 19, 2020
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    Buen producto; pero no tiene subtítulos...
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  • G Plam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied with the film
    Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2025
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    Very satisfied with the article this film.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
    Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2019
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    One of the best documentaries I've watch about the war in Vietnam. I've watched it more than once and it never gets old. It's a great buy.
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  • mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Historical must-see
    Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2020
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    Great doc. Informative and unflinching
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