Seeing Iraq, Thinking Vietnam

Four decades ago, the Vietnam War shaped a generation. Today, our men and women are fighting in another war that segments our society. What will Iraq's legacy be?

PART 1




Comparisons continue to be made between the Vietnam War and the current war in Iraq. Jonathan Marcus, the BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent, examines the similarities and differences between the two wars.
PART 2



Jonathan Marcus continues his exploration of how Vietnam shaped our nation, and the impact Iraq is likely to have. He explores differences in the U.S. military then and now, and how these two wars are viewed by the international community.
   

 

   
   
     










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