Summary Episode Four covers the formation of South Vietnam. Over 1,000,000 people emigrate to the south and only 100,000 emigrate north. Ngo dinh Diem becomes the first elected president of South Vietnam but rules like a dictator. President Eisenhower calls Vietnam a "Bulwark" against communism in Asia. 1959 The north decides to retake the south by military force, and a guerrilla war is launched. Corruption spreads in the south, the government becomes oppressive. By 1963 there are 16,000 "Advisors" leading the S Vietnamese army with more on the way. By the end of 1964 there are 23,000 "Advisors" in Vietnam. It is clear that the American involvement is widening.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Joseph B. Anderson Anthony Astuccio George R. Christmas Peter Braestrup
Genres : History War Documentary
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Cinequity TDW Copyright Holding
Summary Episode Four covers the formation of South Vietnam. Over 1,000,000 people emigrate to the south and only 100,000 emigrate north. Ngo dinh Diem becomes the first elected president of South Vietnam but rules like a dictator. President Eisenhower calls Vietnam a "Bulwark" against communism in Asia. 1959 The north decides to retake the south by military force, and a guerrilla war is launched. Corruption spreads in the south, the government becomes oppressive. By 1963 there are 16,000 "Advisors" leading the S Vietnamese army with more on the way. By the end of 1964 there are 23,000 "Advisors" in Vietnam. It is clear that the American involvement is widening.
Genres : History War Documentary
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Cinequity TDW Copyright Holding
