The war in Vietnam remains a controversial and divisive chapter in American history from "summary" of A Bright and Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
The Vietnam War is a wound that has not yet healed in the American psyche. It continues to be a source of debate, division, and disagreement among the American people. The war was a complex and multifaceted conflict that tested the moral, political, and military resolve of the United States. It was a war that pitted Americans against each other, with deep ideological divides separating those who supported the war effort from those who opposed it. The Vietnam War was marked by a lack of clarity and purpose, with shifting goals and strategies that left many Americans confused and disillusioned. The conflict was characterized by a lack of clear objectives and a failure to understand the nature of the enemy. The war dragged on for years, with no end in sight, leading to a sense of frustration and despair among the American people. Th...
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