The American armed forces in Vietnam were composed largely of

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The American armed forces in Vietnam were largely composed of the least privileged young Americans, many of whom were drafted. The Vietnam War was deeply divisive in American society, and wealthier and better-educated young men were often able to obtain deferments or exemptions from military service. This left many poorer and less educated young men, often from racial minorities, to bear the burden of military service in Vietnam.

The American Armed Forces in Vietnam Were Composed Largely of