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Donald Duncan discusses his book "The New Legions" ; part 1

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Synopsis

"The New Legions," is partly an autobiography of Donald Duncan's time spent in the military, in the special forces in Vietnam. Duncan, a former master sergeant, explains how the military teaches its men how to kill. He further explains how the sole purpose of special forces is to go into a country and organize its people against unpopular governments.

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32 minutes, 43 seconds

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Vietnam War

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Duncan, Donald Duncan, Donald--Interviews Duncan, Donald--Interviewee Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ramparts magazine Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Vietnam Veterans Against the War--Interviews

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