"Vietnam: The War That Should Not Have Happened"

"Vietnam: The War That Should Not Have Happened" highlights how the Vietnam conflict was driven by Cold War fears and misunderstandings, leading to unnecessary suffering. It emphasizes that the U.S. and its allies entered the war to contain communism, but misjudged the Vietnamese people's desire for independence. The film suggests that better diplomacy and understanding might have prevented the lengthy, devastating conflict, which caused immense loss of life, environmental damage, and social divisions. Overall, it questions whether the war was avoidable and urges reflection on the costs of escalating Cold War tensions.