1. How has Englehardt's concept of "victory culture" been reflected in war toys, films & TV series since WWII? (Be sure to cite specific examples from the 3 periods discussed in the book: the peak, fall and potential revival of the "victory culture" since World War II.)

2. Why was the Vietnam War (1965-73) such a devastating loss to the American national-collective psyche whereby America -- both as a society and in our military -- suffered from what could be called a national "Vietnam syndrome" since the Fall of Saigon in 1975? In what ways has the U.S. recovered or not, since its victory in the 1990-91 Persian Gulf War and through its military interventions overseas after 9-11?

3. Compare & contrast the U.S. military action in, and U.S. domestic popular support of American intervention in Vietnam (1965-73) & Iraq (2003-11).