The war left deep scars on the American psyche from "summary" of A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
The Vietnam War was a conflict that tore through the fabric of American society, leaving wounds that would never fully heal. The brutality and senselessness of the war left a lasting impact on the collective consciousness of the American people, shaping their views on war, government, and patriotism. As Neil Sheehan vividly portrays in 'A Bright Shining Lie,' the war in Vietnam was a quagmire of death and destruction that shook the very foundation of American ideals. The war was marked by atrocities committed by both sides, leading to a loss of innocence and faith in the righteousness of American interventionism. The images of napalm-scorched villages and massacred civilians seared into the minds of the American public, haunting their dreams and fueling their disillusionment. The war also exposed the dark underbelly of American politics and military strategy, with revelations of corruption, incom...
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