60 years on, lives are still being ruined by the US’ Agent Orange campaign in Vietnam

AndronETalksNews
RT
January 15, 2022
One of the most shameful legacies of America’s failed war effort in Vietnam is the lasting damage done by Agent Orange (AO).
AO was a powerful herbicide used by the American military in Operation Ranch Hand, which was launched in January 1962, to clear foliage to build bases and transport routes, plus eliminate forest cover for the Vietnamese troops. Millions of gallons were sprayed during the conflict by US forces, but the fact it contained the deadly chemical dioxin meant it caused major health issues for many of those who came into contact with it.
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