The war's impact on Vietnamese civilians is devastating from "summary" of A Bright and Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
The war in Vietnam has left a trail of destruction and suffering in its wake, particularly for the civilian population caught in the crossfire. The sheer magnitude of the devastation is difficult to comprehend, as entire villages are reduced to rubble and countless lives are irrevocably changed. Families are torn apart, homes are destroyed, and communities are shattered beyond recognition. The toll on the Vietnamese people is staggering, both physically and emotionally. Countless innocent men, women, and children have been maimed or killed in the relentless fighting, their bodies bearing the scars of war for the rest of their days. The psychological trauma inflicted on survivors is equally profound, as they grapple with the unimaginable horrors they have witnessed and endured. For those lucky enough to survive, the challenges are far from over. With homes, livelihoods, and infrastructure decimated by the conflict, many Vietnamese civilians are left...
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