Search And Attack
American soldiers were strictly instructed to find and destroy Viet Song strongholds. They were sent into the jungle, and told to show no mercy once they found what they were looking for. Ultimately their mission was to destroy the homes of the people they found.
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Capturing The Moment
Soldiers were not the only ones sent into the jungle in Vietnam. Also, photographers were given a mission to enter and document the obstacles the American soldiers were facing and to return with those images. This way, the Americans back home could understand and see how the conflict was unraveling and be proud of the soldiers who were protecting them.