The Vietnam War is a remarkable documentary event about the war that defined a generation. | SBS On Demand

With never-before-seen archival footage, Vietnam: The War That Changed America tells the story of the war through the eyes and memories of the people who lived it — 50 years later. Narrated by Ethan Hawke, this six-part docuseries premieres January 31 on Apple TV #VietnamTheWar #AppleTV #AppleTVPlus | Apple TV

1966 Bell UH-1E Huey USMC BuNo.153762 - N911KK, Collings Foundation's Vietnam Memorial Flight | Huey Helicopters

In 1966, deep in the humid heart of Vietnam, U.S. Marines patrolled a landscape that looked peaceful — but was anything but. Rice paddies stretched for miles, reflecting the sky like mirrors, yet beneath that calm surface lurked death. Mines, hidden snipers, and traps set by the Viet Cong turned every patrol into a deadly gamble. The M-60 machine gun — nicknamed “The Pig” for its size and appetite for ammo — was their lifeline. Capable of spitting out 500 rounds a minute, it could turn a quiet f

THE FACES OF VIETNAM 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam (1966-68) | Mike Guardia - Author

Today, 54 years ago, Marines were the first U.S. combat troops to land in Vietnam. | U.S. Marine Corps