The vast majority were volunteers, not draftees. They fought because that was their job as soldiers- to go where the nation sends them. Many truly believed it was a just war- to fight communism.
the americans where an ally to South Vietnam. veitnam was in two parts at that time like North Korea and South Korea. It was fought from 1959 to 1975. At the end of the war i know they all went together to form one contury. for more info just type in Veitnam war facts on Google
Patriotism runs deep in every nation. Many have a family tradition of service to their country and other young men are only in search of adventure.
The draft was in effect. There really was no volunteer un less you joined before you were drafted.
They were drafted.
A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!
See: Statistics about the Vietnam War
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Because they were disenchanted with the way the war was going, and were desperate for peace. The terrible psychological impact of fighting in Vietnam, or any war for that matter, cannot be underestimated. It was this which prompted many American soldiers, who were drafted into the conflict without consent, to desire peace.
The My Lai massacre took place in 1968, and came to light in 1969. The village of My Lai was wiped out by American soldiers, for no valid military reason. This was a war crime, and an embarrassment to America which supposedly was in Vietnam to help the Vietnamese.
In America. the American soldiers? No. In Vietnam - the Vietnamese Viet-Cong? Yes.
They were drafted.
They were drafted.
A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!
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More than 58,000 American soldiers lost their lives during the Vietname War.
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In the Vietnam War, the American soldiers would refer to the enemy as charley
Either the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Both were in Asia.
Vietnam War
Vietnam but it wasnt officially declared war