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About 3 Million Dead: The Bloody Price Of America's Longest War

From 'M.A.D World' Season 1, Episode 4: The Cold War brought the world to the brink of catastrophe. This series explores two flashpoints: the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Witness how a tense 2-to-1 vote on a Soviet submarine averted nuclear annihilation just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. Then, see the tragic cost of the Vietnam War, resulting in over 3 million dead, including 56,000 Americans. From the massive 200,000 troop invasion of the Prague Spring to the deadly chaos of Tet, this is the story of elite operations, political gambles, and human endurance in a world defined by fear. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

3 Million Dead: The Bloody Price Of America's Longest War is presented by Wonder. Its listed runtime is 51 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
3 Million Dead: The Bloody Price Of America's Longest War
Runtime
51 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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