SlaughterHouse-5: "Compare and Contrast between WWII and War in Vietnam"-
A war is usually best defined by one who has experienced or encountered this kind of devastation. Kurt Vonnegut a German-American is the author of Slaughterhouse Five who has different opinions of both the WWII and war in Vietnam. Quote on quote: "Vonnegut opposes any institution be it scientific, religious, or political, that dehumanizes man and considers him a mere number and not a human being."(Riley 1973 p.138) Basically Vonnegut is saying he opposes anything having to do with war. WWII was a worldwide conflict between those that were Allied Powers and the Axis Powers from 1939-1945. Was considered one of the deadliest conflicts of history. The Vietnam War was a military conflict between the communist nations and the anti-communist nations. It had began around 1960's and ended in 1975. Thousands from both sides had died fighting in it. The thing is that WWII was a worldwide tragedy while the Vietnam War was between the independence of the Southern part of Vietnam. So to be exact, Vonnegut was saying these wars were fought for no fair reason, its ridiculous! I agree with Vonnegut in how dumb these wars were and that it truly is better for us all to love eachother that go to war with eachother. True-True...