“They didn’t know the war would last 10 years and kill 53,000 Americans and almost split their home country.”
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the official tally of those killed in action is closer to 58,000.
They may not have realized it then, but they ultimately helped us to win the Cold War, by showing the Soviets that we would not let expand their influence without paying a heavy price.
If we had not fought in Vietnam, I doubt the Soviets would have ultimately come to that conclusion.
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When addressing us U.S. 7th Cavalry SkyTroopers after we returned to our An Khe base camp from the Battle of IA DRANG-1965 Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE addressed us informally.
He told us that it may take us 10 years to win in Vietnam, but it will be worth it.
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