Turning Point: The Vietnam War S1E5 — The End of the Road

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Turning Point: The Vietnam War•Season 1•Episode 5

The End of the Road

7.8/10 · 143 votesApr 30, 202584 min

Ranked #1 of 5 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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"In the end, the human toll is enormous." The legacy of the war extends far beyond the fall of Saigon. History repeats itself in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Directed byBrian Knappenberger

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The End of the Road

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Viet Thanh Nguyen

Self

Lien-Hang Nguyen

Self

Fredrik Logevall

Self

Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora

Self

John Negroponte

Self

Richard Nixon

Self (Archive Footage)

Robert McNamara

Self (Archive Footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (Archive Footage)

Crew2

Brian Knappenberger

Director

John Dragonetti

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"The End of the Road" is episode 5 of Turning Point: The Vietnam War season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 143 votes, ranking #1 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Brian Knappenberger, it aired on April 30, 2025.

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