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Lifton argues that in Vietnam, the enemy is perceived as both ubiquitous and elusive due to the guerrilla warfare tactics employed by the Viet Cong, who blended seamlessly into the civilian population. This created a psychological environment of constant paranoia for American soldiers, making it difficult to distinguish between friend and foe. The pervasive fear and uncertainty contributed to a sense of dislocation and confusion, as the enemy could strike unexpectedly from any direction, yet was often invisible and unidentifiable. This duality intensified the trauma and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in the conflict.

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