Category Archives: War

Vietnam commemorates 50th anniversary of My Lai massacre

Ed note: We all remember the tragedy of My Lai and the horrible images of violence against women and children. But if it happened to us, could we forgive and look for peace and reconciliation? There’s much to be learned … Continue reading

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Why Afghanistan remains unconquerable

The Soviets were happy to leave Afghanistan in 1979 after a miserable 10 years of war there. They left a ruined country with more landmines than anywhere else in the world. The United States helped defeat the Russians but basically … Continue reading

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