J and I watched more of the History Channel series - Vietnam in HD.
The Tet Offensive (1968)/An Endless War (1968-1969)
The enemy gains ground when the massive Tet Offensive catches the Americans by surprise. At Khe Sanh and Pleiku, U.S. troops are under siege. Americans mount a counteroffensive but the shock of the assault ignites anti-war fervor at home. Then, the turmoil of 1968 helps Nixon win the presidency. Troop strength in Vietnam peaks and the draft accelerates. Karl Marlantes endures bitter jungle fighting on Hill 484, and draftee Arthur Wiknik gets a grim introduction to combat on "Hamburger Hill". But shortly after "winning" both hills, US troops abandon them.
Monday (11/21)
J and P went hunting again. Great exercise. But still nothing.
Wednesday (11/23)
J and I finished up our unit study on Vietnam. We watched the last 2 episodes of History Channel's Vietnam in HD and J also completed a test using Spark Notes Vietnam Study Book. We really enjoyed all that we learned about Vietnam and the war.
A Changing War (1969-1970)/Peace with Honor (1971-1975)
Troop withdrawals begin as the Americans train their ARVN allies to take over the war. Gery Benedetti patrols the hostile waters of the Mekong Delta. James Anderson leads a battalion into Cambodia after Nixon's controversial order. Don DeVore struggles to survive a fierce night attack, and Anne Purcell gets promising news about her husband. Then, Bob Clewell's helicopter crew comes under intense fire in one of the final operations of the war. Joe Galloway returns to Vietnam and in Washington, D.C., Barry Romo throws down his medals in protest. The last American troops return home and POW wife Anne Purcell awaits word of her husband's fate. The fall of Saigon brings the unification of Vietnam.
Thursday (11/24)
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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