Vietnam: The Necessary War, by Michael Lind (Free Press, 336 pp., $25)
EVEN now, the legacy of America’s war in Vietnam remains uncertain. Of those Americans who were of age in the 1960s and ’70s, many chose to serve in the armed forces. Others preferred to avoid the hardship, risks, and sacrifices of war. The misdirected ire of those who opposed the war toward those who did their duty, under challenging and difficult conditions, inspired a sense of betrayal among veterans. This has made reconciliation elusive.
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