The war took a heavy toll on both American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians from "summary" of A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
The toll of the war was evident not just in the physical destruction it caused, but also in the emotional and psychological scars it left on those involved. American soldiers found themselves in a foreign land, fighting a brutal and grueling war that seemed to have no end in sight. They faced constant danger, uncertainty, and the ever-present fear of death. Many returned home with physical injuries, while others carried the invisible wounds of trauma and PTSD. On the other side of the battlefield, Vietnamese civilians bore the brunt of the conflict. Caught in the crossfire between opposing forces, they suffered unimaginable losses – their homes destroyed, their livelihoods shattered, their families torn apart. The indiscriminate bombings and widespread use of chemical agents only added to their misery, leaving a legacy of birth defects, illnesses, and environmental devastation that continues to this day. The war also took a toll on the moral fabric of both nations. American ...
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