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Fall of Saigon: The Final Hours (Parts 1-2)

These two episodes chart the last days of American presence in Saigon in 1975, as withdrawal orders trigger chaos and a city gripped by fear. From the embassy crowds to the final helicopters, they unpack the nightmare and the lasting legacies of intervention and collapse. A window into rapid evacuation, upheaval, and the end of an era.
Episode count
2
Year span
1975
Published date
2023-04-24

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