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Something I've always wondered...

Basically, the US decides, early enough in the conflict, that the best way to win is to cut off the flow of supplies, and that the only way to do that is to be physically present, as bombing won't cut it.

Therefor, the Royal Laotian Gov't is coerced into allowing US forces access in the south of the country.

These proceed to create a series of mutually-supporting fortified bases running from the coast all the way to the Mekong river and the Thai border.

The jungle is cut where necessary to create a contiguous 10-20 km wide buffer zone, and liberal use is made of mines and barbed wire.

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Can this work ?
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