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In WWII, the US dropped approximately 2 million tons of bombs. In Vietnam, the US dropped approximately 7 million tons of bombs. In Vietnam, the US lost approximately 8,000 helicopters and 2,000 winged aircraft, primarily jets. Multiply each one at just under a million dollars apiece. F4 Phantoms were about 2 million dollars apiece...and over 700 of those were lost in the war. Over 30 B52 bombers were lost...those were over 2 million dollars apiece. Don't forget to add up the cost of artillery shells, averaging over $100 apiece. Plus pay for the fighting men; uniforms; medical supplies; FUEL for the tanks, trucks, riverine boats, warships, aircraft, etc. FOOD for all personnel, etc. If one tries to compare costs with today's conflicts, keep in mind that ONE 21st Century Jet is equal to about one whole SQUADRON of Vietnam War jets in PRICE.
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Was Vietnam a war explain?
Yes, the Vietnam War was well, a war as you can tell because it says it in its name Vietnam WAR! so ya........ it is..............
Why did communist attempt to spread during the Vietnam war?
they attempted to spread so that they can take over Vietnam
How much did the Vietnam war cost the US per year?
The Vietnam War ended up costing the US around $584 billion according to this website: http://members.aol.com/usregistry/allwars.htm#cstHere is more input from others:$30 billion in 1969The real cost of Vietnam? For 58,000 Americans it cost them everything: The chance to ever see their families again, their chance to have a future, their chance to laugh, to cry, to have kids and grandkids, the chance to work at a job and experience life - all gone. For those of us who survived: The nights when you wake up with a flashback when you can still smell the burning flesh or remember the blood that splattered on you from a friend that you were talking to as an enemy's bullet hits him in the head. The terrible stomach problems that you endure because of Agent Orange and the VA will not recognize that its cause because the chemical makers have so much clout. The PTSD that makes people around you wonder what is wrong with you, the limp you have because a mine destroyed a leg. The real cost of the war? Far beyond $133 Billion.The financial cost of the Vietnam War was $111 billion.I believe that the cost of the Vietnam War was $133 billon dollars. This war did affect our economy but, not as severely as World War 2.Can we be more specific about if that money includes the money we gave to France to support their efforts to colonize Vietnam after WW2?FYI The US government is borrowing more money in one month than what the entire Vietnam War cost over 10ish years! Now obviously Present economy much bigger and we've had 34 years of inflation, but one could draw a conclusion that the current financial crisis is only just beginning! The total US debt could be pushing 100 trillion (of which some cost from Vietnam could still be part of the present total debt)! Vietnam (along with oil shocks) created the inflation of the 70's and it was tiny compared to todays debt...
Why did so many people opposed the Vietnam war?
Some people were against the Vietnam War because young men were being drafted to fight in the war.
Why the Vietnam war was so different for Us soldiers?
Because the war was to help a different country
How did the Vietnam War affect Johnson's War on Poverty?
Vietnam took time and attention away from the war on Poverty. Hope this helps!
Why Vietnam war cost so much?
cause your mama ate all the food
How did the Vietnam war affect Johnson war of poverty?
The Vietnam war distracted the American people from Johnson's plan for a "Great Society".
How much do infantry rifles cost that were used in the Vietnam war?
they were made in china so it was cheap. it costed about like 2000$ per rifle
How many countries was there in Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
After the war, there was a reunification of Vietnam. So the answer is "One country".
Was Vietnam a war explain?
Yes, the Vietnam War was well, a war as you can tell because it says it in its name Vietnam WAR! so ya........ it is..............
Were the hippies happy after the Vietnam war?
When the Vietnam War passed into history, so did the hippies.
Who did Vietnam fight with?
The nation of Vietnam came into existence in 1975 (on paper in 1976). So are you asking about that Vietnam or the Vietnam War? There was no nation called "Vietnam" during the Vietnam War.
How did the press help in the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was the first war to be televised to the public. So America saw everything that was going on in Vietnam and wanted to pull out of the war.
Why did the Vietnam and the United States go in to war?
There was no "Vietnam" during the Vietnam War. Communist NORTH Vietnam was attacking non-communist SOUTH Vietnam, and the US was trying to drive the communists out of South Vietnam...trying to stop communist aggression. It's called the Vietnam War because it's a lot easier to say, and less confusing...than to say "South Vietnam War" or "North Vietnam War", so some people go so far as to say the war in Southeast Asia instead.
Why was the Vietnam war dividing Americans?
because many american were against the vietnam war so there was 2 groups.
How much does the war on terror cost per year?
it has cost America $1.5trillion so far
