Vietnam War reflects US foreign policy from "summary" of Killing Hope by William Blum
The Vietnam War was a brutal and devastating conflict that lasted for nearly two decades, from the early 1960s to the mid-1970s. It was a war that pitted the United States against the communist forces of North Vietnam, and it was a war that ultimately ended in defeat for the US. But more than just a military defeat, the Vietnam War was a reflection of US foreign policy at the time. The US involvement in Vietnam was driven by a desire to contain the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. This was a key component of US foreign policy during the Cold War, as the US sought to prevent the further expansion of Soviet influence around the world. The US saw Vietnam as a crucial battleground in the larger struggle against communism, and it was willing to commit significant resources and manpower to achieve its objectives. However, the US approach to the Vietnam War was marked by a series of strategic miscalculations and failures. From the very beginning, US policymakers underestimated the strength and determinati...
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