Whether you are pro-war or anti-war, many lives were affected by the Vietnam War. There’s no doubt the Vietnam War will forever be a known as a debatable war. I continually find the inside information intriguing; to view a personal perspective expands your mentality to accept various viewpoints. Obviously, being directly involved in the war is honorable. Several elements of the war were fascinating, although; what I found extremely appealing were the Guerilla Tactics and The Siege of Khe Sanh. Additionally, learning about certain measures the troops endured on either side was heart wrenching. Troops from either side generally had their own classified maneuvers regarding their plan of attack including Vietcong. The military division for the
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Stories Since the War is captivating whereas it displays the powerful impact it had on the troops, families as well as the anti-war activists. As I was reading the exchange between the veterans and non-veterans, I realized America was split into two separate teams. The non-veteran felt they should be praised for the anti-war protests. On the other hand, the veteran expressed how there was no choice in the matter for many of them who were drafted. How could we possibly be strong as a country if we can’t be unified in the reason behind the war? Even though we were fighting against Vietnam, in the process, we were fighting with ourselves trying to make sense of everything. Feeling compassion for Hoaithi Nguyen, I felt his sorrow on being displaced. Being a proud American, I am human and grasp the concept of the loss of a family member. Undoubtedly, healing during the post-war period was exhausting. As you read the story about how a father and son compare their generations between each other you will understand how difficult it was to restore their life after the war. Previously, guarding their emotions before that particular conversation they felt despondent towards each other. Essentially, they would never convey in that form of dialogue
Stories Since the War is captivating whereas it displays the powerful impact it had on the troops, families as well as the anti-war activists. As I was reading the exchange between the veterans and non-veterans, I realized America was split into two separate teams. The non-veteran felt they should be praised for the anti-war protests. On the other hand, the veteran expressed how there was no choice in the matter for many of them who were drafted. How could we possibly be strong as a country if we can’t be unified in the reason behind the war? Even though we were fighting against Vietnam, in the process, we were fighting with ourselves trying to make sense of everything. Feeling compassion for Hoaithi Nguyen, I felt his sorrow on being displaced. Being a proud American, I am human and grasp the concept of the loss of a family member. Undoubtedly, healing during the post-war period was exhausting. As you read the story about how a father and son compare their generations between each other you will understand how difficult it was to restore their life after the war. Previously, guarding their emotions before that particular conversation they felt despondent towards each other. Essentially, they would never convey in that form of dialogue