What were American soldiers feelings about the Vietnam War?
Certainly, as with any war, one will find divergent examples of soldiers’ impressions of it. Yet, I think that the Vietnam War featured a high number of soldiers experiencing resentment at their time of service and disappointment as to why they were asked to fight. The establishment of the organization of Vietnam Veterans Against the War might speak to this. One does not see similar organizations dedicated to the fight in World War II. This particular organization captures a sentiment that the war was improperly commissioned and soldiers were sent in harm’s way for little reason. The organization serving as a bastion for soldiers’ resentment and anger towards the war is very notable. It helps to bring out how many soldiers felt about the policies that started the war and the practices that put soldiers in difficult conditions. I think that much of for what the organization stands helps to bring out a contingent of soldier feelings towards the war.
