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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Vietnam: How a Guerrilla War Became a Superpower Showdown

from American History: Tellers of Stories and Events

In this episode, we explore how the conflict in Vietnam evolved from a local guerrilla war into a major proxy battle between global superpowers. We examine the key decisions and events that led to this dramatic escalation and its lasting consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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