How was progress shown in the Vietnam War?

Answer 1

By counting dead bodies.

Answer 2

Progress in the Vietnam War was often measured by the number of enemy combatants killed, territory seized or pacified, and the ability to hold and secure key areas. Additionally, the body count of enemy soldiers was used as an indicator of progress, along with the success of strategic operations such as the Tet Offensive. However, these measures of progress were often questioned and disputed, and the war ultimately ended in the withdrawal of American forces without achieving its objectives.