Star Wars Was a Vietnam War Allegory

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How the Vietnam War Inspired George Lucas' Star Wars Vision

Star Wars' original trilogy took concepts from classic movies and placed them in space, but one of its largest inspirations was the Vietnam War.

While the Star Wars franchise has many sources of inspiration, one of George Lucas' main influences on the films was the Vietnam War.
The Empire in Star Wars was inspired by the Nazis during World War II, but Lucas also took inspiration from the United States' actions during the Nixon administration.
The Rebels in Star Wars use similar tactics to Vietnamese rebels, and this choice also reflects George Lucas' view on United States' actions during the Vietnam War.