2nd Cause - Attitudes Flashcards
What did the soldiers, who were engaged in the massacre, lack?
Numerous soldiers that engaged in the massacre, had a lack of knowledge on the war’s goals and had no idea why they were fighting nor who their enemy was.
Why did fear and animosity grow amongst U.S soldiers?
Fear and animosity grew as the war went on, due to the soldier’s confusion and irritation in identifying the enemy as they couldn’t tell the difference between those who were and weren’t a part of the Viet Cong.
Due to the U.S soldiers uncertainty, what was there view on Vietnamese?
As a result of this uncertainty, they began to see all Vietnamese as possible enemies.
What did the rise in the American’s racial sentiments lead to?
The American’s racial sentiments towards Vietnamese led to a mentality where violence was more acceptable towards civilians.
Many soldiers were taught to ‘Kill, kill, kill’, however they remained unaware of…
They were unaware of the complex dynamics of guerilla warfare the Viet Cong were implementing.
What increased and declined as a result of the unpredictable nature of the battle?
The soldier’s frustration was increased, increased by the unpredictable nature of the battle, the relationship between American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians declined.
What did soldiers see all Vietnamese as?
Soldiers saw all Vietnamese as threats that needed to be killed, which contributed to the dehumanising view on Vietnamese people.
The experiences of the American soldiers were shaped by what and in what ways?
Both socially and militarily, the experiences of the American soldiers were shaped by race.
Views on the Vietnamese changed dramatically because of what and when was this?
Views on the Vietnamese radically changed as this “good war” (1964-1968) turned into a “bad war” (1968-1972).
Describe what the “good war” looked like.
The “good war” allowed normal interactions to take place, but it grew harder to distinguish between friends and enemies.
What was there a spike of and what were North Vietnamese and Viet Cong viewed as?
There was a spike in racial prejudice, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were viewed as “gooks”.
What collapsed as a result of the U.S soldiers frustration and desire from revenge?
The troops moral and ethical standards collapsed as a result.
What did the war move from?
From being a traditional battle to a bloody, and chaotic fight.
What were key attitudes that overall, resulted in the massacre?
The dehumanisation, racial prejudices, and psychological toll of the guerilla warfare tactics resulted in the massacre.
