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Anti-Vietnam War Films, 1990.
This paper discusses the Vietnam War and the anti-war film: Successful & unsuccessful efforts to portray war as mistake in "The Deerhunter", "Go Tell the Spartans", "Apocalypse Now" and "Full Metal Jacket".
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 127.95
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"This paper will be concerned with the Vietnam War and the anti-war film. Most critics have agreed that true antiwar films are virtually impossible to achieve. Many films which have been defined as anti-war films actually end up justifying or even glorifying the idea of warfare. In the early 1960s, ... claimed that the first criteria of an anti-war film is that it "not do positive harm by predisposing its audience toward war". ... most so-called anti-war films fail in meeting this criteria because they tend to glorify violence rather than condemn it. ... points out that "the images of senseless violence, horror, and waste that are usually employed in the commercially successful 'anti-war' films without doubt have a pornographic effect and remain in the soul as excitants and further incitements" . Such anti-war films do not ... "
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Anti Vietnam War Movement, 2002.
A look at the group Students for Democratic Society which was active during the Vietnam War.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 171.95
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This paper describes the role and motives behind the student movements during the anti -Vietnam War era protests.
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The Vietnam War in Film, 2002.
A review of the films "Full Metal Jacket" by Stanley Kubrick and "Platoon" by Oliver Stone on the war in Vietnam.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 114.95
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This paper analyzes two films about the war in Vietnam, "Full Metal Jacket" by Stanley Kubrick and "Platoon" by Oliver Stone, showing how each bends the conventions for the war film to depict the insanity and horror of this particular war and of war in general.
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Vietnam War in Literature and Film, 2003.
Discusses issues explored by authors and filmmakers.
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Discusses the loss of humanity in "The Madagascar Plum" by Vietnamese writer, Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc; Bao Ninh's "The Sorrow of War"; Bobbie Ann Mason's "In Country"; and Richard Currey's "Fatal Light", among other works.
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"Former First Lady, Barbara Bush, once stated, "War is not nice." While a bit understated, the truth behind that quote is that war is not meant to be fun. War is never an easy decision (in the West) and is met often with rhetoric and manufacture as a ..."
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Comparing the War in Iraq with the Vietnam War, 2006.
This study examines the similarities of United States policy in regards to the war in Iraq and the Vietnam war.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 42.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that the war in Iraq and the Vietnam war hold very similar foreign policy agendas, which rely on falsified intelligence information to enact pre-emptive war. The writer explains that the lack of presidential action to halt the War in Iraq further reveals the growing problems of war powers that allow nations, such as the United States, to attack smaller countries without reliable proofs of a threat. Further the writer notes that both president Bush and President Johnson invoke similarities in how war is created and enacted through poor intelligence and aggressive policies toward lesser nations.
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"In many ways, the instigation of war through fabricated intelligence was seen in the Gulf of Tonkin incident, which can also be seen in the false intelligence the United States used to launch a War in Iraq. In this manner, both of these wars offer examples of similar wars in that they were based on false intelligence and were preemptive in design. The historical background to the Vietnam conflict was brought on by the rise in anti-communist campaigns, such as those made by McCarthyism in the 50s."
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The Vietnam War and the Iraqi War, 2004.
This paper compares the similarities of the Vietnam War and the Iraqi War.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 49.95
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This paper discusses that the world of nations is becoming embittered because the United States demonstrated an unethical utilization of military and political power in the Vietnam War and the Iraqi War. The author believes that the War on Iraq, like the War in Vietnam, was a mere ploy of politicians attempting to prove their superiority. The paper relates that the Vietnam War was fought to free the Vietnamese from a dictator the U.S. previously supported and that the war on Iraq was fought, again, to free the Iraqis from a dictator the U.S. previously supported.
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"The Vietnam War was fought on the basis of freedom, democracy and the need to hinder the spread of the evil of Communism. The slogan of the times was that if the spread of communism was not stalled America would soon lose its freedom and democracy the world over would be wiped out. These words may seem dramatic to the rational mind but to really understand the mood of the time such words must be used. The government of the time played on the emotional fear of the people through propaganda to make them believe that unless they supported the Vietnam War they would be unpatriotic and cause the nation to lose its sovereignty. Though Vietnam was thousands of miles away the war soon reached the borders of the US for as the war began so did dissent."
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Vietnam War and the World Wars, 2002.
A comparison of Vietnam and the World Wars.
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This paper compares and contrasts the Vietnam War with both World War I and World War II. It will explain how these wars were similar in causes, reasons for participation, military tactics and propaganda and winners and losers.
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The Vietnam War, 2002.
This paper offers a comparative analysis of the views of the Vietnam War in the movie "Full Metal Jacket" by Stanley Kubrick and Ed Kugler's book "Dead Center: A Marine Sniper's Two-Year Odyssey in the Vietnam War".
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This paper discusses the movie "Full Metal Jacket" and compares it to the book by Ed Kugler entitled: "Dead Center: A Marine Sniper's Two-Year Odyssey in the Vietnam War". The writer reveals the differences in the opinions of the war that have been made. The writer shows that the authors all have differing takes on what really happened in Vietnam, but that parallels can be drawn as well to cover the full scope of the war with a balanced perspective. By analyzing the two elements of media, the writer shows how entertainment value and literature can have two angles on an event that will always be remembered for its complex nature.
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The Vietnam War, 2007.
This paper examines the effects of the Vietnam war on American society.
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The paper explores the Vietnam War from the vantage point provided by a website named "Vietnam War". The paper focuses on the way that the Vietnam War impacted and affected culture and societal perceptions in the United States. The paper highlights the intense debate, confusion and discord that were taking place in American society at the time. The paper demonstrates how major events like the Vietnam War have a far-reaching and profound impact on society and its future.
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The Vietnam War
American Society and the Vietnam War
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"The fact that 58, 000 American soldiers were killed during the Vietnam War was one central aspect of the war's impact on society. This fact was to lead to the criticisms of the war from within the country. Coupled with this was the public knowledge that between one and two million Vietnamese were killed during the war."
"The Web site concisely and comprehensively describes the complex historical causes of the war from a political point of view. "The Vietnam War was in many ways a direct successor to the French Indochina War, sometimes referred to as the First Indochina War, in which the French fought to maintain control of their colony in Indochina against an independence movement led by Communist Party leader Ho Chi Minh. " (Vietnam War)"
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The Vietnam War, 2008.
An analysis of the Vietnam War as a war against communism and its outcome.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the Vietnam war as a war by the United States, against communism. It looks briefly at the background to the Vietnam War and the reasons for America's involvement in the region. It then discusses the failure of the United States to conduct a war based on ideology and the effect this had on the outcome of the war. The paper concludes that the Vietnam War aided the Communist revolution and was detrimental to the United States foreign policy against Communism.
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"The Vietnam War is known as one of the biggest mistakes in United States foreign policy. In an effort to control the spread of Communism, the United States entered the war simply based on principle. The lack of dedication, other than military resources, points to wrongful intentions, inaccurate allocation of resources, and ultimately the disappointment of the South Vietnamese citizens. Even though more than half a million United States troops were deployed in the Vietnam War, it is apparent that the lack of cohesive military strategy and the ability to adjust to environmental factors led to the downfall of the campaign. In essence, the Vietnam War aided the Communist revolution, and was detrimental to the United States foreign policy against Communism."
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The Vietnam War, 2007.
This paper discusses the Vietnam war and the failure of the Americans.
1,253 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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The paper explains how the era of McCarthyism in America ushered in a period of policies aimed at combating communism. This and the policy of containment which aimed to limit the expansion of communism explains the involvement of the United States in Korea and Vietnam. The paper relates that the Vietnam War resulted in the Vietcong winning over the Americans. The paper discusses how Ho Chi Minh's leadership, dedication and sacrifice were the primary reason for Vietnam's success in the war against an opponent with superior training and equipment. The paper explains that Americans' commitment and dedication to a war that was not actually theirs, underestimation of their opponents and scrutiny at home and abroad were the causes for America's loss in the Vietnam War.
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"Not only did the NVA and Vietcong employ military tactics but they also closely studied their American enemies. As daily casualties took its toll on America's forces and reports of atrocities and drug abuse filled the American media, the NVA and Vietcong capitalized on this by giving the media access to villages decimated by American troops and airmen in their countless "search and destroy" operations and bombing runs (America and the World, pp 187). As protests mounted around the United States, the NVA leadership sent letter hailing these peace advocates as heroes and followers of peace and justice, further fueling more and more anti war rallies."
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"The Vietnam Wars: 1945-1990", 2004.
An overview of Marilyn Young's book on the Vietnam War and how it relates to America's current foreign policy strategy.
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In 1991, Marilyn Young authored "The Vietnam Wars: 1945-1990". Although the book is considered a general history book on the theme of Vietnam War, it has a major slant and is not an unbiased, objective approach to the war by any means. This paper shows that, in short, the book debunks the belief by those in power at the time, such as George Bush, Sr., that America has ?finally kicked the 'Vietnam syndrome" or that the United States does all that it can not to get militarily involved with other political entities abroad. The paper explains that, by showing both the American and the Indochina sides of this military event, Young expresses that the war in Vietnam and other such activities contested the black-and-white conjectures that, in foreign policy, America always "meant well" and that Communism was always "bad."
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"She concludes that perhaps it is time to redefine the Vietnam syndrome. The term should no longer refer to the reluctance of the public to engage in war, but rather to the insistence of the present administration that the only cure for that long ago defeat is more war. As President Bush said in a December 2002 U.S. News & World Report interview: " ... it's very important for the American people to know my sentiments about military engagement, that I will use our military as a last resort and our first resort.... ""
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The U.S. Economy and the Vietnam War, 2002.
Review of three books on the state of the U.S. economy, before, during, and after the Vietnam War.
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This paper reviews different literature discussing the economic implications of the Vietnam War on the U.S. Economy. The books analyzed are "Lyndon Johnson and The Wars for Vietnam", "Nixon's Economy: Booms, Busts, Dollars, and Votes", and "The Economic Consequences of the Vietnam War". The paper concludes with the finding that the U.S. economy was significantly damaged by American involvement in the war and that American presidents of that period were aware of the damage being done to the economy but pursued war nonetheless.
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"Perhaps the most eloquent work in this regard is that of Anthony Campagna (1991) with his book titled "The Economic Consequences of the Vietnam War." Campagna in this book traces the historical performance of the US economy along with the country's involvement in the unwanted War. According to him the US involvement began during the Truman administration when the US promised to help the French government in their governance of the Indochina region. The US after the World War II followed a containment of Communism foreign policy and to help the French meant containment of the Asian and China region effectively."
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The Vietnam War, 2005.
This paper is a detailed narrative history of the Vietnam War.
4,390 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 185.95
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This paper explains that the roots of the Vietnam War (1961-1975) really began with the fall of the French Colonial Empire at Dien Bien Phu, when the Americans became involved in the greatest war debacle in U.S. history. The author points out that this secret war was being conducted mainly by the Central Intelligence Agency and its founding Director Allen Dulles, the Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and President Dwight David Eisenhower. The paper explains that this war started when Ho Chi Min, the Communist strong man in Hanoi and founder of Viet-Cong, and Ngo Dinh Diem, president of South Vietnam, who had the full backing of the United States' assets, got involved in a gorilla war, which escalated into the Vietnam War from which Ho brought the United States to their knees in disgrace.
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"With the abrupt fall of the Japanese Empire in August of 1945, Ho Chi Minh seizes his opportunity. Using the established Viet Minh, formally known as Vietnam Doc Lap Dong Minh or The League for the Independence of Vietnam, Ho established at the 8th Plenum at Pac Bo, in May of 1941, as his tool. In September 1945, Ho Chi Minh declares Vietnam's independence in Hanoi. Surprisingly there is little to no opposition to his declaration and he feels confident his organizational structures and skills are sound. So confident, in fact, Ho goes to Paris in 1946 to negotiate the separation from France personally with his staff of advisors."
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The Vietnam War and its Impact on American Culture, 2001.
In the following paper the writer examines some of the cultural involvement present during the Vietnam War.
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This essay discusses the Vietnam War not just as a war fought in Asia, but as a war fought in American as it related to cultural change. It was, in many ways, a cultural war that was coming for several years and only needed some powerful fuel to ignite radical changes. The essay concludes with the realization that the psychological impact left on the families and soldiers involved in Vietnam, was greater than anyone imagined.
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?The country was living in the lap of luxury, or more specifically in the lap of capitalism. America was proud, yet was also beginning to feel pressure concerning truly solid realities such as the inequality of the African American and women. The Vietnam War served to ignite many fires, changing the American culture in many ways.?
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