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Except for a few RA's (Regular Army volunteers); the vast majority of men were just "sent there." So yes, the vast majority of draftees and draft-induced volunteers were forced to go to Vietnam (in those days, "You're in the Army now..." meant you did what you were told!).
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How many soldiers were sent to fight in the war?
49 000 soldiers were sent to fight in the Vietnam war.
How many soldiers were sent into fight in the Vietnam war?
Approximately 2,594,000 US Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Soldiers were sent to South Vietnam. Approximately 3,403,100 servicemen served thru-out Southeast Asia during the war.
How did the conflict affect American soldiers?
They had a personal interest in the Vietnam war...they had to fight it (albeit against their will since they, for the most part, were conscripted by the military/or were draft induced volunteers to fight the war).
Did black people have to fight in the Vietnam War?
Of course! Everybody has to fight the Vietnam War because they wanted to stop the Battle and they have to show some guts to fight in the Vietnam War.
What country was first to fight and lose in Vietnam?
Vietnam was first invaded by the Japanese during World War 2. Vietnamese insurgents, along with Soviet and French soldiers, were able to hold out until the war ended. Once the war ended, The Soviets (and Ho Chi Minh) established North Vietnam and the French (with Diem) established South Vietnam.
Did Australian soldiers enter the war by choice?
Yes, during WW1 and WW2, there was no conscriprtion (compulsory military service). Soldiers went to war by choice. But in the Vietnam war, conscription was introduce in Australia and the soldiers were forced for the Vietnam war to go and fight.
How many soldiers were sent to fight in the war?
49 000 soldiers were sent to fight in the Vietnam war.
Did Irish soldiers fight in the Vietnam war?
Plenty of US Servicemen of Irish descent fought in the war, but Ireland did not fight in the Vietnam War.
Reasons people become soldiers in the Vietnam War?
Some went in to fight communism, others were drafted and had no choice. Most were drafted by 1968.
What drove American soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War?
They were drafted.
Did soldiers in the Vietnam war get train to fight?
Soldiers from North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Korea, Australia, and the United States were all effectively trained and prepared for battle in the Vietnam Conflict.
What Asian war did American soldiers fight communist forces?
Either the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Both were in Asia.
What Asian war did large numbers of American soldiers fight in 1960?
Vietnam but it wasnt officially declared war
Did American soldiers fight the whole Vietnam War?
no what i know is that we pulled out but covert operations were still happening
How many soldiers were sent into fight in the Vietnam war?
Approximately 2,594,000 US Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Soldiers were sent to South Vietnam. Approximately 3,403,100 servicemen served thru-out Southeast Asia during the war.
What were cherries in Vietnam war?
Cherries were new soldiers who had not yet experienced a fire fight or mortar/rocket attack.
Were the soldiers of the Vietnam war respected after the war?
In America. the American soldiers? No. In Vietnam - the Vietnamese Viet-Cong? Yes.
