Arguably, the two nations had completely different motivations.
We were there, away from home, taking one side on a two-sided conflict.
They on the other hand, were fighting for their own homeland.
Anyway that was a long, long, long time ago now. I myself firmly believe, it is time for America to start supporting Vietnam more, and stop building up China.
And bring businesses back to America, once again.
STOP building up China, for Pete’s sake.
(jmo)
On this matter I don’t disagree with you. Thing is, you can’t say that ability to weather a war is a good indicator as to who will win and Vietnam is a good example of why.