The First Vietnam war, 1946-1954
By: A co-production of WGBH-Boston with Central Independent Television, UK and Antenne-2, France in association with LRE Productions ; executive producer, Richard Ellison ; written and produced by Judith Vecchione
Contributors: Lyman, Will, 1948-; John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Library Video Classics Project; WGBH Educational Foundation
Series: Video classics; Vietnam, a television history -- Episode 2
Publisher: The John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Library Video Classics Project
Published: 1988
Place of publication: [Chicago, IL]
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 60
Subjects: Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Foreign relations; History
Description: Seen within the context of the Cold War, America's attention is focused on Korea. Meanwhile, the establishment of the People's Republic of China and fighting in Vietnam between the French and the Vietminh is occuring elsewhere in Asia.
Notes: Originally distributed by Films Incorporated.

Public performance allowed.

Narrator: Will Lyman ; Chief correspondent: Stanley Karnow.

"Contains scenes of graphic violence.  Viewer discretion is advised."

VHS.