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A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
As John Wayne said in the movie, "The Shootist," he wasn't the fastest, only the more willing. They had more will.
Technically the war isn't over.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
Vietnam was basically mission impossible, as is Afghanistan. To stop the spread of something you must take on the source, or occupy and defend the target territory yourself, not simply try to slow the progress of the enemy. The US military won all the battles, yet refused to occupy/control the territory gained so many battles were then fought again in tha same places. To win a war requires more than simply winning the battles, you must keep what you fought for until the enemy relents. If you are unwilling to do so then don't participate at all.
For the same reason the French did. The US didn't understand the enemy it was fighting and so, couldn't counter it.
____________________________A truism worthy of note: Do not fear the enemy, for they can take only your life. Fear the media far more, for they will destroy your honor."
>"The 1968 Tet Offensive (which involved suicidal attacks by the Viet Cong in some 70 cities and towns, and 30 other strategic objectives simultaneously) From a military perspective, it is important to note that the Tet Offensive was a singularly unmitigated disaster both for Hanoi and for its Viet Cong troops in South Vietnam. Not one of the objectives of the Viet Cong in that Offensive was achieved. Yet, it proved to be a major turning point in the war.
Giap said they would now go the limit because America's resolve was weakening and the possibility of complete victory was within Hanoi's grasp."<
We didn't lose. Ever hear of the Paris Peace Accords that the North signed, promising to end all hostilities? They didn't sign it because they wete winning.
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The USA had been assured by their leaders--military and political--that the enemy could no longer mount a serious offensive.
TET illustrated how wrong those leaders were.
While the communists lost this battle and others, their willingness to die trumped our willingness to kill.
Absent an enemy whom we hate, Americans are unwilling to decimate a country.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
The Allies never occupied Germany during, nor after WW1.
A lot of people on here are saying that we actually won the war, and others are claiming that our loss of that war was because of America's 'far-left liberals'. It is my stated opinion that we flat-out lost that war, that it wasn't 'just' the far left that opposed the war, but a majority of the American people, and that when the majority of our nation opposes our involvement in a war, then we should get the heck out of that war.
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The USA had been assured by their leaders--military and political--that the enemy could no longer mount a serious offensive.
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If you are truly interested in the answer I recommend the following:
The Vietnam Primer by S.L.A. Marshall and Col. David Hackworth
About Face by Col. David Hackworth
And just for sh*ts and giggles you might read the MAC-V Rules of Engagement.
Hackworth had big cajones. He said it as it really was.
You ever read Hackworths "The March of the Porcelain Soldiers" ? He tells it as it is, how the pantywaist libs have dumbed down the Army in the name of political correctness. -> http://www.hackworth.com/article04032002c.html
Hackworth was a soldier's soldier. I have read the two books I mentioned and also Steel My Soldier's Hearts, but I have not read March of the Porcelain Soldiers. I will now. Thanks for the recommendation. :thumbs:
Or as general Patton said: No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
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