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Papers On U.S. History (20th Century)
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The Vietnam War: The Factors Which Ensured the Advent and the Outcome
of a Long and Bloody Affair
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A 22 page overview of the factors which
contributed to the advent and outcome of the Vietnam War. Details the
socio-political situation in Vietnam and emphasizes that the war was not
a result of an aggressive North Vietnam invading South Vietnam but instead of a complexity of interrelated factors. Details U.S. involvement in the war and how the outcome of that involvement was insured by a variety of factors both within the United States and within Vietnam. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPvietCn.wps
United States Policy in Vietnam / Why it Failed
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This 6 page paper looks at the reasoning behind the politics associated with the Vietnam War, public opinion in the last days of U.S. involvement and the aftermath of the era. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Whyfai.wps
Vietnam / Movies The Changing Face of Protest and Resistance
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A 10 page research paper which explores the ideas of protest and resistance in historical reference, in Oliver Stone's 'Platoon' and 'Born on the Fourth of July,' and in FitzGerald's 'Fire on the Lake.' The writer posits that protest led to an ever-changing 'face' of resistance that redefines the outcome of the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Vietprot.wps
Vietnam War -- The Tet Offensive / America Learns A Hard Lesson
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A 3 page essay in which the writer reflects upon a documentary film about the Tet Offensive and its importance in the Vietnam War. The severity of defeat for the Vietcong (and the U.S.) are described as are some of the specific events that enabled us to be so ill-prepared. The Tet Offensive also had a devastating impact upon the U.S. domestically-- and is presented in this essay as a most valuable -- and humbling -- learning experience for Americans. No Bibliography.
Filename: Tetoffen.wps
Vietnam War / 'We Were Soldiers Once & Young'
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The book on the Ia Drang Battle during the Vietnam War, by Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. Galloway, is reviewed in this 5 page paper. Four themes of the book are explored. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Soldrs.wps
Vietnam War / Attrition Strategy
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The strategy employed in Vietnam by General Westmoreland is discussed in this 10 page paper. A major focus of the paper is on the use of attrition as a strategy with particular emphasis on the book A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan. An overview of the Vietnam conflict is also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Vietstrat.wps
Vietnam War / Guerilla Warfare Tactics
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An 8 page paper discussing the guerilla warfare tactics used during the Vietnam war and how they differed from those used in other wars. Also examines the effects of those tactics on U.S. troops. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Guerilla.wps
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