America's Secret War
Discover the hidden military operation conducted by the CIA in Laos during the Vietnam War. At Long Tieng, concealed in the heart of the country, the CIA trained a force of Hmong guerrilla fighters from various nations. Witness this covert mission's history through compelling stories of Hmong survivors and a treasure trove of recently declassified CIA intelligence, including archival images and maps.
Discover the hidden military operation conducted by the CIA in Laos during the Vietnam War. At Long Tieng, concealed in the heart of the country, the CIA trained a force of Hmong guerrilla fighters from various nations. Witness this covert mission's history through compelling stories of Hmong survivors and a treasure trove of recently declassified CIA intelligence, including archival images and maps.
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