Vietnam War Experience

Vietnam War Experience

2 Seasons

This series tells the story of the Vietnam War, known in Vietnam as the American War, from the veteran point of view. Subjects include the draft, wounded in action, becoming a prisoner of war held in the Hanoi Hilton, aerial combat, jungle warfare, forgiveness and friendship across “enemy” lines.

Vietnam War Experience
  • Tim Kochis: Purple Heart

    Episode 1

    Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi

    The story of Vietnam War veteran Tim Kochis, who earned a Purple Heart after being wounded in action. Kochis is a world-renowned wealth manager living in San Francisco, California. He provides some key lessons which led to his success and expresses his appreci...

  • John Baumhackl: Chemical Unit

    Episode 2

    Directed by Adan Pulido

    John Baumhackl recalls the early days of the Vietnam War when more and more troops were being sent into combat every month. In 1968 John's number came up and he was drafted into the conflict. Buying a camera at his company store before shipping off, he captured many battl...

  • Buck Southworth: U.S. Air Force Flight Crew

    Episode 3

    Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi

    Buck Southworth's life as an Air Force aircrewman narrated by his wife, Priscilla Southworth, now a volunteer at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, she tells a story about her husband, bravery, dedication to the mission and love.

  • Jack Ensch: Hanoi Hilton POW

    Episode 4

    Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi

    Jack "Fingers" Ensch served in the Navy for 30 years. Recounting his experience of getting shot down and held as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton, Jack explains how he was able to move forward from the experience and enjoy a full life.

  • Fighter Pilots of Vietnam

    Episode 5

    Directed by Carolina Gratienne

    Fighter Pilots of Vietnam tells the story of a gathering of American and Vietnamese fighter pilots almost fifty years after the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Veteran pilots talk of their mutual respect as pilots despite their training, aerial combat encounters, a...