From: Dehede011@aol.com
Date: Tue Jan 07 2003 - 15:18:48 MST
In a message dated 1/7/2003 3:45:16 PM Central Standard Time,
MaxPlumm@aol.com writes: But the Korean War also helps to provide a better
understanding of the Vietnam War, especially when closely examined. Most
people deride the Vietnam War as a pointless folly, while very few dismiss
the Korean War as such. This is quite interesting, when one considers they
were in essence the same conflict.
Max,
Let's enlarge that sequence to take in everything from the Berlin
Blockade to Nicaragua and Grenada. The Soviets were out to test us over and
over. IMHO they were winning until old man Reagan saw their achilles heel.
Think how long it took for someone to realise their several weaknesses and
stop the slaughter fairly peacefully.
Ron h.
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