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177. The Vietnam War: Lyndon Johnson, Americanisation, and Operation Rolling Thunder
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Unequal Burdens: Race and Class in the Vietnam War
This chapter explores the stark disparities in military service during the Vietnam War, focusing on how privilege influenced who fought and who avoided combat. It highlights the contrasting experiences of soldiers from affluent backgrounds versus those from marginalized communities, revealing deep-rooted social and racial inequalities in the draft system.
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