Return to Article: Iraq is not Vietnam

By George C. Wilson National Journal April 15, 2003
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    My experience in Vietnam was probably typical; we thought we had the most modern equipment and tactics to deal with the VC/NVA. There is no comparison with what the troops now have at their fingertips, we might have better luck with precision guided weapons, fast all terrain AMTRACs, Abrams Tanks & Bradley personnel carriers. I have noticed that the 'Old' CH-46 Helicopters seem to be doing pretty well, I remember when those 'copters broke in two in '67. Caused quiet a bit of concern then, as usual the Boeing people came up with a fix very soon. That's what happens when a country learns how to keep on going to better equipment, as we will have with the OV-22 when it's ready.

    William B. Mayberry Posted April 17, 2003 8:53 PM
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    You missed one other critical element. The Vietcong were a tough, disciplined and ideologically motivated fighting force that had the support of a significant number of the Vietnamese people. The Republican Guard, to paraphrase Harry Truman, couldn't fight its way out of a whorehouse. All they seemed to be good at was beating up on women, children and old people.

    Leo Dohogne Quang Tri Class of 1968

    Leo Dohogne Posted April 16, 2003 9:06 AM

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