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[–] [email protected] 39 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

George Lucas has said that it was the Vietnam War that inspired the conflict in Star Wars, with the Empire representing the US, but also the rebels could represent the US against the British Empire from the Revolutionary War.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

I don't recall reading that anywhere. I do remember seeing WW2 referenced, especially with respect to the dogfights.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

Very interesting! I knew the Vietnam thing but I'm not into Star Wars.