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All Wars Are Fought Twice (2022)

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The Importance of Seeing Vietnam as a Tourist

Viet's personal narrative also wasn't complete because he had never been back to Vietnam. The way nations remember their wars also affects how their veterans are treated. World War II veterans were seen as heroes in our collective memory, those who fought and won the good war. But on the other hand, Vietnam vets were seen as damaged goods.

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