"Vietnam: What's It All About" by Richard Tregaskis, Cosmopolitan, September 1966

This article explains the Vietnam War in the context of world events. It outlines how Vietnam’s history of foreign domination, its division into North and South in 1954, and the growing threat from the Communist North led to U.S. involvement, with the goal of supporting South Vietnam’s independence. It also discusses the daily realities of war for soldiers and civilians, the political and strategic reasons behind American actions, and the challenges of winning both the military fight and the support of the Vietnamese people.