phoenix program

Burns, Episode 6 - Phoenix Program, what Phoenix Program? (UPDATE2: protestors)

Submitted by arendt on Sun, 09/24/2017 - 10:58pm

Episode 6 continues the complete disappearence of the CIA from Viet Nam. There is also an almost complete minimization of the technological advantage the US had, via "electronic battlefield" programs, such as Arc Light B-52 strikes. To hear Mr. Burns's version it was merely our guys with machine guns and artillery and ordinary close air support versus VC/NVA guys with their machine guns and artillery and anti-aircraft guns.

Burns, Episodes 4 and 5 - CIA, what CIA? Jasons, what Jasons?

Submitted by arendt on Fri, 09/22/2017 - 12:27pm

These two episodes are heavy on personal reminiscences of soldiers, very light on policy. Once again, not a word is spoken about the CIA. Let's dive in:

1. The Phoenix Program (also, see ADDENDUM)

We have pictures of elections in South Vietnam, but zero mention of the beginning of the infamous Phoenix Program, which began in 1967, in the time frame of these two episodes.