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Could the US have won the Vietnam war?

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The Struggles of Vietnam: Airlift and Infantry

This chapter explores the escalating difficulties faced by American troops during the Vietnam War, focusing on airlift operations and significant losses against a skilled North Vietnamese army. It highlights the tactical failures and psychological toll on infantry soldiers, emphasizing the harsh realities and burdens they endured in combat.

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