The Meaning of War

W.E. Garrett

National Geographic

Bodies of Americans killed in Vietnam being prepared for shipment back to the states. Most flags carry medals awarded by Vietnamese and U.S. governments. The Vietnamese boy lost his right arm in a Viet Cong mortar attack. Not only will he not receive a pension--his commanding officer had held his pay during the time he had been out of action.

W.E. Garrett, "The Meaning of War," in POYi Archive, Item #5699, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/5699 (accessed November 23, 2024).