The Vietnam War was the longest and perhaps, the most controversial war in American history. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975; U.S. involvement began in 1961, with 60,000 American servicemen killed and approximately 2 million Vietnamese death (Over view of the Vietnam War). ... According to Currie and Holland, close friendships within units help serve an important function amid the stress you undergo during combat (102). ... Vietnam was one of America's most dangerous and controversial wars. ... Vietnam veterans were the first to fight in an American war that is not recalled with pride. ...

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