Woah, did not know this. We totally get the opposite impression of both wars. Thanks for this.

… of the soldiers are draftees except for the one lunatic, gung-ho redneck who actually volunteered. In reality, draftees only made up around 25% to 30% of the soldiers who served in the war. By contrast, over 60% of Americans who fought in World War II were drafted. Statistics also show that approximately 70% of those killed in action in Vietnam were volunteers.
Three Myths About the Vietnam War Most People Still Believe
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Woah, did not know this. We totally get the opposite impression of both wars. Thanks for this.
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