• From Sheehan's words and the images in the video, describe how America's military capabilities helped support its sense of exceptionalism and commitment to a free world.
• Why did some American military personnel, like John Paul Vann, begin to question the use of massive force on
the enemy? Give an example of how using massive force could have unwanted results.
• Compare and contrast the conventional military strategy of the US military in Vietnam with the pacification
policy of province chief Tran Ngoc Chau. Explain why, under the circumstances, the pacification policy of Chau
might be more effective than that of the US military.