Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Bui Tin [1], 1981

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Title:
Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Bui Tin [1], 1981
Description:
Bui Tin, a former People's Army of Vietnam Colonel and Vietnamese dissident recounts the arrival of the Chinese army in 1945 and the changes to the Viet Minh following the victory of the Chinese Revolution. Bui Tin also recalls his service in the 304th division and the victory at Dien Bien Phu which led to Vietnam being divided into south and north territories. Also discussed is the reasoning behind the eventual decision to escalate the war.
Author:
Bui, Tin, 1928-
Date:
February 20, 1981
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
WGBH > Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
United States--History, Military--20th century
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, North Vietnamese
Vietnam--Politics and government
Treaties
United States--History 1945-
Vietnam (Republic)
Vietnam (Democratic Republic)
China--History, Military--1912-1949
Land reform
Logistics
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-2b8v97zq4t
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation