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Nearly ALL politicians, movie stars, and the common person relate ANY current conflict with Vietnam, because that was America's last major war. Operation Urgent Fury in 1983 (Grenada) was compared to Vietnam; so was Operation Just Cause in 1989 (Panama); as was Operation Desert Storm in 1991 (Iraq), etc. etc.
They certainly cannot be compared with a TOTAL war which was "declared" and used atomic weapons...such as WWII.
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What side was the US on during the Persian Gulf war?
On Iraq's side during the Iran-Iraq War. Against Irag during Operation Desert Storm. Against Irag during Operation Iragi Freedom.
Compare Vietnam war deaths to Iraq war deaths?
The Vietnam War, like Korea, WWII, WWI, were largely fought by conscripted (drafted) men. Desert Storm, and the current Irag conflict has been fought by an all volunteer military. The fact is that the majority of us that served in Vietnam,were RA (enlisted), especially in the early years,1960-1967. At wars end,the DoD stated that 54% of Vietnam Vets,were volunteers. A questionare was sent to Vietnam vets asking if they would do it again and 75% answered YES,even knowing the end result.So please get facts before posting. Vietnam was NOT largely fought by Draftees but volunteers. The ones that were drafted,fought and died as valorous as any troops of any war and that too is a fact.
Is Iraq looking for revenge?
It is not the general populace of Irag that is seeking reveng rather the followers of Husein and other radical Muslims that want revenge with the US government and military. See the link below for further information and other links to add to your resources.
Differences between war in Iraq and Vietnam?
Vietnam was the second "hot battle" of the cold war (communist vs free world). Korea was the first. Korea was won; the communist's were stopped at the 38th parallel by an armistice, still in effect today. Vietnam was lost to the communists. Vietnam was (as was Korea) supported by Communist China and the Soviet Union. Both of these wars had to be fought as "limited wars' (with boundaries) so as NOT to envolve either Communist China or the Soviet Union DIRECTLY, as had occurred during the Korean War. North Vietnam, as North Korea, WWII, WWI, etc. involved the fighting of a nation (country) which consisted of a government with a national flag, an army, navy, and air force. The U.S., and it's allies were trying to defeat the above "nations (countries)" by the "force of arms'' (military force), commonly called WAR. Currently, the U.S. and it's coalition, is NOT fighting a war against the country of Irag. There is no flag to capture. Irag is a POLICE ACTION in which stability is trying to be established. The dictionary describes a police action as, "...a relatively localized military action...against insurgents... held to be violating international peace and order."
Who were the main people involved during 1st Persian gulf war?
Hussain of Iraq and the Ayatollah Khomeini of Iran.
When did irag war started?
We're not at war with "irag" If you mean "Iraq"... the war started on March 20th 2003...
What have you accomplished in irag?
being cool
What continent is Irag in?
Iraq is in Asia.
What is the population in irag?
Iraq has a population of 30,747,000
Is Irag belong to Asia?
Yes, Iraq is in Asia
How do you convince your best friend who is a guy not to move to military school?
Show him Irag combat footage. try YouTube. Show him Irag combat footage. try YouTube.
What is the chief sport in irag?
the chief sport in Iraq is soccer
How has the irag war destroyed the economy?
Who's economy? Iraq's or whom?
What countries border Irag?
Iran,syria,saudi aradia,and turkey
Who is the president of Irag now?
The president of Iraq is named Jalal Talabani
What side was the US on during the Persian Gulf war?
On Iraq's side during the Iran-Iraq War. Against Irag during Operation Desert Storm. Against Irag during Operation Iragi Freedom.
What modern day region is Egypt and mesopotamia located?
it isin turkey and irag
