Vietnam in Iraq
by David Ryan
More than most post-1970 conflicts involving US forces, the conflict in Iraq has been fought against a background of frequently invoked memories from the era of the Vietnam War. The essays in this book offer a series of perspectives on connections and parallels between the Vietnam War and the 2003 invasion of, and current conflict in, Iraq. In particular, the volume examines the impact of the Vietnam analogy on the war in Iraq, assesses, the military tactical lessons learned from the Vietnam War and explores the influence and persistence of its legacy in US politics, culture and diplomacy.
World politicsVietnam War, 1961-1975National securityIraq War, 2003-2011Military policyForeign relationsNational security, united statesWorld politics, 1989-United states, foreign relations, 1945-1989United states, foreign relations, 1989-Guerre du Viêt-nam, 1961-1975Guerre en Irak, 2003-2011