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WI the US, without ultimately mobilizing more reserves or deploying more forces than OTL to Southeast Asia, pursued ground operations against the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos south of the 17th parallel? What if the US made ongoing patrols and enduring defensive positions to block infiltration a priority at least equal with holding South Vietnamese major cities?

Would the Americans do better or worse than OTL in the Vietnam War

Defining terms:

Better = changing the outcome, or keeping South Vietnam around longer or suffering fewer casualties than OTL

Worse = suffering more casualties, making more enemies or losing South Vietnam faster than OTL

I encourage you to answer the poll and explain your rationale for your vote.
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