Netflix's Vietnam War Documentary Is Bone-Chilling, Must-Watch For History Buffs

Netflix's Vietnam War Documentary Is Bone-Chilling, Must-Watch For History Buffs

Netflix's new documentary "Turning Point: The Vietnam War" is a must-watch for anyone who loves history.Basic info:As OutKick readers know, I'm a huge fan of history, the military, military history, combat stories and shining a light on moments most people will never understand.That's why I couldn't wait to dive into "Turning Point: The Vietnam War" as soon as I saw the trailer for the documentary.Ken Burns' Vietnam War documentary doesn't just …

‘Somebody up there is watching over me’: ex-Riverhead VFW commander recalls service in Vietnam

In 1967, 22-year-old Joseph Edler was given an ultimatum: if he wanted to get married, his fiancée’s mother said, he would need to serve his time in Vietnam. So Edler, who lived in Brooklyn, went to Fort Hamilton and did what any young man in love would do: he pushed up his draft. “I think two days later I was in the service,” he said. Edler, a longtime Riverhead resident and past… Source