![]() ![]() Why did we lose the Vietnam war? Perhaps because we never really fought to win. One thing all Vietnam veterans have in common is a sense of frustration about how the war was fought. They were no different than the Khmer Rouge as a few Vietnamese I have met have told me. As one posted comment noted "The Killing Fields" depicts the kind of cruelty that the Vietcong practiced. As for the Vietcong and North Vietnamese, they were without a doubt brutal and cold blooded. I have also read accounts that the elite units of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (rangers, paratroopers, marines) were indeed very courageous and fierce soldiers. White Aibne Metal And Wood Nightstand or End Table for Bedroon or Livingroom by Ebern Designs From 56.99 105.99 ( 685) Free shipping White Manufactured Wood Nightstand (Set of 2) by Bella Esprit From 160.00 ( 80.00 per item) 176.00 ( 201) Free shipping White Jarques Manufactured Wood Nightstand by Ebern Designs From 68. One former army ranger who served two tours of duty in Vietnam said they were some of the toughest soldiers he had ever seen. ![]() Those that look down on the Vietnamese soldiers probably looked down on the Vietnamese people as a whole. The Vietnamese soldier I am told was no better or worse than the American soldier. I have met a number of Vietnam veterans and each has a different story to tell. What was Vietnam truly like? I personally do not know but have learned that it always depends on who you ask. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt us as a society to have more heroes like those depicted in The Green Berets. When the movie was released the green beret had taken a seat next to the coon skin cap and cowboy hat. We forget that stories and movies such as this inspire a sense of courage, duty and patriotism. Many people pan the picture as simply a piece of propaganda but there is always a place for such films. It makes the same kind of social and political statement that John Wayne's World War II movies make. Target / Furniture / small white end table (1,588) How are you shopping today Pickup In-store pickup, ready within 2 hours Same Day Delivery Scheduled contactless delivery as soon as today Shipping Free with RedCard or 35 orders Exclusions Apply. ![]() It does not depict the horrors and suffering of war but it does inspire through the heroism of its characters. While the movie is purely an action adventure it nevertheless has its merits. "The Green Berets" clearly follows the genre of war movies for which John Wayne is famous. ![]()
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