The Netflix documentary series Turning Point: The Vietnam War covers how American involvement went from advisory role to full-on combat in Southeast Asia. It dives into the key battles and the many opportunities to withdraw from the fight ignored by leaders. Soldiers, protestors, journalists, and civilians from both the US and Vietnam explain how the war affected their nations and the wounds that linger to this day.

In this episode of You Can't Make This Up, host Rebecca Lavoie interviews director Brian Knappenberger

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven't watched Turning Point: The Vietnam War yet, make sure to add it to your watch-list before listening on.

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