SACRIFICE AND VALOR: WHAT FIVE WARS TEACH US ABOUT AMERICA

Insights into “Vietnam Uncensored”

There are parallels and comparisons between the five wars inhabiting the lives of Baby Boomers: WW II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where the loss of American lives had a significant impact. These conflicts demonstrated the strengths and weaknesses of our government and military while showcasing the courage, determination, and skill of those Americans who answered their country’s call.

What defines any war is the victor, the years it continued, the weight of bombs dropped, the numbers who served, died, and became wounded, and the number of Medals of Honor awarded. American history will confirm the U.S. fought conflicts for many years and did not consider itself defeated when abdicating the conflict, leaving all its equipment behind. Vietnam and Afghanistan fall into this category.

The following statistics illustrate our government’s scale, duration, and significant commitment to winning. They ultimately exemplify the complexities of combat and demonstrate the bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty of those who went to war in the name of America. God bless them all, and God bless the U.S.A.