We Were Soldiers Vietnam War

This was a difficulty for all who survived because losing so many friends who they had become so close with and the loss of their incredible commanding officer was not taken easily for these

To begin with, the documentary started to explain the racial history of the United States and the Navy. Because of Jim Crow Law's, there was a clear racial divide in the nation, and the military had only then begun to allow people of color to join. Black people that joined the Navy were not allowed to serve in combat. Instead, they were put to pack dangerous ammunition on ships at Port Chicago. The ammunition was an important commodity in World War II, as it was used in winning in the Pacific. Still,

Therefore, the Vietnam War not only holds the basis of the film but also gives it its historical accuracy. (Appendix D) The comparison of the civil rights movement in the United States and the fight for indigenous Australian peoples equality help the movie flow. The use of these historical events allows the film to give itself credibility without the negative effect of

Summary: This source is an up-to-date online encyclopedia on the history of the Vietnam War. It has many different articles that talk about many different aspects of the war. Some aspects including the war itself, espionage, intel, security, police action at home, the aftermath, etc.

Vietnam was an entirely new type of war for the United States. It still remains morally and historically problematic in today’s society. The Vietnam War had a tremendous impact on American society and culture, primarily because it was the first war to be televised. The American press played a significant

Vietnam War where the US intervened in Vietnam to try and stop communism from spreading.

were taken as hostages and became missing during the war. These Prisoners of War and Missing in

The wartime lives of the soldiers who fought in the war were in a state of mind of mixed feelings. Happiness and devastating are two adjectives that can describe the soldier’s feelings in the war because at one second they can be happy that they succeeded on a mission, but on the other hand, it can be very devastating because one of their own soldiers could have been killed during the war. Aside from physical danger losing one of your own soldiers or having your family worry about you every day and night are some negatives and unpleasant parts about fighting in a war. For example, soldiers loved ones worried each day, and hoped that they would not get a knock on their door by someone who was going to tell them that their fathers, husbands, sons, or brothers have died in the war.

My grandfather’s story was an amazing one. While he talked he spoke about so much passion the soldiers had fighting in the war. He told the story how the one day he had to go out into battle. The United States troops fought in the horrible plains, and tangled, unbearable woods. They walked through swamps, and lived in horrible conditions. My grandpa said that being on the field there was an almost seventy percent chance of being killed. The living conditions were so bad than many of the soldiers died along the way while moving locations.

This essay will focus on the relationship between the film Starship Troopers (Verhoeven; 1997; USA) and the parodic fascist ideology that is presented in the film. The film tells the story of an interplanetary war between Earth and colonies of large insect-like aliens in the 23rd century. In brief, this essay will delve into some of the utilized stylistic and thematic traits included in the film such as the obvious Nazi imagery, the powerful media presence that is dictated by the State and the deliberate satire that is used to comment on current American concerns. Before we delve into how Starship Troopers portrays a parodic fascist/nationalistic ideology, we must first define what ideology is, in particular, what is means in terms of cinema.

We Were Soldiers was created to show the brotherhood and for the audience to see that soldiers are fighting for the man next to them. The movie screened in 2002, making it a recent post 9/11 film. With the motive for the movie to give America a sense of support and passion for the soldiers of the Vietnam war. In other words, giving the American people a reason to re-think the reaction of the public on the Vietnam soldiers and the lack of support for their victory and return. Attempting to push for major military support as the United States heads into Iraq to go against another enemy on foreign soil. Successfully helping gain major support for the troops, as well as redefining the reaction of the Vietnam efforts.

“The failure of the United States against North Vietnam was due to their inefficient use of military machines” (Gibbons, 2014:107). These tactics used by the US soldiers included bombs that the soldiers did not use efficiently, because if they used the military advantage that they had, this would have been a victorious war for the US. However, due to their use of these military machines inefficiently, they were left in humiliation. “The US threw bombs on Vietnam and was equipped with every existing kind of weapon, engaged in the longest and most brutal war” (Buttinger, 1977:169). The US army should not have bombed strategic routes of the Viet Cong because they wanted to get back at them, but they should have attacked with bombs and weapons on the battle once the Viet Cong had started attacking. Their lack when to use their tactics led to their failure. “One of the US’s mistakes which led to their defeat was the bombing of Laos when they launched the defoliant Agent Orange which destroyed homes” (Kaiser, 1973:412). Due to this action, the US lost not only the support of Laos citizens but also the rest of the Vietnamese people, because this was evidence that the only important factor for the US soldiers was to win the war against the Viet Cong and not the lives of the Vietnamese

The Vietnam War was a nightmare for many soldiers. It re-defined the meaning of war to an entire generation. As the conflict grew it became known around the world that this was a war that could not be won. After this was realized by America the main focus became to "get out" instead of "getting a victory". In the 2002 film We Were Soldiers, directed by Randall Wallace, a true account of the first major battle in Vietnam is given. At the beginning of the film he introduces to us many of the soldiers and their families. This is a very smart technique, because it ensures that the audience not only will care about each one, but also tell them apart. Wallace exemplifies

Loss of life and health – war victims needed to be comforted and helped with re-building their lives

balanced, realistic depictions of blacks in America The film is about a Chicago family who