My Experience in Vietnam: A Reality Check

TLDRMy disillusionment and disappointment with the Vietnam War, as I expected to be welcomed as a liberator but was met with hostility. I witnessed the mistreatment of Vietnamese civilians and realized the futility of our actions. The war did not match the narrative portrayed in the media.

Key insights

🤔I expected a warm welcome in Vietnam but found the opposite.

😞The mistreatment of Vietnamese civilians made me question our mission.

🌍The war did not align with the narrative portrayed in the media.

🔁The longer we stayed in Vietnam, the more enemy fighters we created.

🤷‍♂️I was disillusioned and focused on survival rather than the purpose of the war.

Q&A

Did the Vietnamese people welcome you as a liberator?

No, I was met with hostility and indifference.

Did you witness any mistreatment of Vietnamese civilians?

Yes, I saw instances where civilians were abused and their homes destroyed.

Did your experience in Vietnam match the media portrayal of the war?

No, the war was much different from what the media portrayed.

Did you question the purpose and effectiveness of the war?

Yes, witnessing the creation of more enemy fighters made me question our mission.

How did your experiences in Vietnam affect you?

I became disillusioned and focused on survival rather than the purpose of the war.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I expected to be welcomed with open arms by the people of Vietnam.

04:46I witnessed the mistreatment of Vietnamese civilians and the destruction of their homes.

09:24The war did not align with the narrative portrayed in the media.

08:05The longer we stayed in Vietnam, the more enemy fighters we created.

13:28I became disillusioned and focused on survival rather than the purpose of the war.