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7. Ain’t War Hell? | Do We Get to Win This Time?

The Big Picture

CHAPTER

The Impact of Vietnam Mania

This chapter explores the profound influence of Vietnam mania in the late 80s, highlighting the role of movies in shaping perceptions and educating younger Americans about the war. It discusses the unexpected global popularity of the film Platoon and the emergence of a cultural phenomenon known as the Vietnam Vogue. The chapter also delves into the making of the film Hamburger Hill and its portrayal of the horrors of war.

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