Calcutta was awash with processions.”The Vietnam War came close on the heels of the two world wars. He adds, “Those days there were people around us, elders who had lived through the hardships of World War II, they spoke of those times. He says, “In the US during the Vietnam War, the casualty figures were staggering. Look at Russia — since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, Russia is facing a manpower shortage, conscription is a constant fear. During the world wars in Europe and during the Vietnam War, people in the US had to serve in the army.

Source: The Telegraph March 15, 2026 02:31 UTC