We Questioned Why We Were Here In Vietnam, But Survival Always Came First (ep. 13)

As Philip Caputo spent more time in the thick of the Vietnam War, he began to question why he was there and the broader purpose of the conflict. The initial sense of duty and patriotic fervor that had motivated him to enlist gradually gave way to a profound disillusionment as he faced the relentless horrors of guerrilla warfare. Witnessing the deaths of fellow soldiers, the suffering of civilians, and the moral ambiguities of combat led him to grapple with the justification for the war. Caputo's experiences on the ground contrasted sharply with the official rhetoric and objectives that had been used to justify U.S. involvement. The futility of many missions, the difficulty in distinguishing friend from foe, and the pervasive sense of danger and loss caused him to deeply question the validity of the war and his role in it. This internal conflict became a central theme in his memoir, "A Rumor of War," where he explores the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas faced by soldiers, providing a candid and introspective critique of the Vietnam War.
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[@markrix]

Im enjoying this one

[@2Oldcoots]

"The Constant and Total Uncertainty" tells you about the comparative effectiveness of strategies

[@user-qp4sy2dp5b]

Great material of the nam...it's like the narrator was the LT I was under and our exact feelings daily. If you look everyday for a new story it's good stuff and this nails it. It's early Vietnam war, which was the best. Before it soured so it truly should be where every American should watch and thank there stars of just waking to a warm shower and cut the whining. Every generation in war is the best. Many dont get that this war, men saw way more battle than WW2. You dont understand a hump unless you were there. Great job.

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

Way more combat than WW2???
Mate... 😂

[@user-qp4sy2dp5b]

@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse Yes it was...Most people have no clue in vietnam it was boredom then a rush of hell.

[@user-qp4sy2dp5b]

If Nixon was in charge in 67 this thing would of been done much quicker and drastic. He didnt falter in hitting hard.