In your study of US History you’ve encountered many stories of soldiers in many settings. Vietnam has always been described as different than any of the other American wars that preceded it.
Using O’Brien’s book and your textbook and lectures, discuss the character of the Vietnam War.
Describe the conflicts within the army itself, from the common soldiers (racial difficulties, officers vs. enlisted men, etc) to the differences between civilian and military leadership.
Also discuss the treatment of noncombatants. Make an argument as to whether this war was different from all other American wars. In addition, answer and defend this question. Was this war winnable? Why or why not?
Make sure you include specific quotes from If I Die in a Combat Zone as well as your lectures or textbook to back up your assertions.
4-6 pages, 12 font, standard margins
