Living Through The Vietnam War

Why was the Vietnam War so controversial, and how did one of the world's superpowers fail to defeat a much less wealthy and populous opponent? Why was the war such a global significance and how has it affected people on both sides of the conflict? The Living through series relates the overall chronology of major wars an shows their impact on everyday lives. What have been the main events, and who were significant leaders and participants in the war? What was the strategic and technological nature of the conflicts, what happened to people on both sides, and why are the consequences of these wars still felt today?