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Could the US have won the Vietnam war?

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Transformation and Turmoil in the Vietnam War Era

This chapter explores the significant upheaval in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, focusing on the impact of the lottery draft and the influx of college students. It highlights the decline in troop morale, racial tensions, and a breakdown of discipline, raising concerns about the army's effectiveness as the war dragged on into the 1970s.

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