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Did the Soviet Union and China Have troops fighting in The Vietnam War?
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∙ 16y ago
Even though some historians have started putting more emphasis on Soviet participation in the war (it's a popular thing lately); the fact remains that Ho Chi Minh and the North Vietnamese leadership in general, had just spent 15 years getting rid of the Japanese, then the French (1940-1954). Within one year they find themselves involved trying to oust the United States from Vietnam (Eisenhower's administration, with US Military advisers). Ho Chi Minh and his countrymen took NO RISKs of having MORE foreign nations, especially the Soviet Union, establish a FOOT HOLD on their soil. This is one of the reasons North Vietnam sent their MIG fighter pilot trainees to the USSR and Red China, rather than have those two countries send instructors to North Vietnam...that would have been a FOOT HOLD. North Vietnam wanted to retain it's newly won independence from foreign nations (Japan, France, etc.). It would quickly lose that independence if it allowed the USSR and Red China to establish themselves in their country. The Soviets/Red Chinese sent technicians to teach/operate the SAM (Surface to Air Missile) anti-aircraft/radar defense systems in North Vietnam. These men were watched very closely by the Hanoi government.
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How did the Sino-Soviet split affect China's foreign policy towards the Vietnam war?
The Chinese continued to support and to supply North Vietnam, but sometimes interered with Soviet arms shipments across China.
What two countries helped to supply North Vietnam in the Vietnam War?
Russia and Red China By:Genious The soviet union and the Peoples republic of China
Who supply armament to north Vietnam during the war?
Both the Soviet Union and China supplied armaments to North Vietnam.
Who were the other countries involved in the Vietnam war?
Red China/USSR supplied North Vietnam with material & South Vietnamese guerrillas called the Viet Cong supplied guerrillas in the fighting in South Vietnam. The US, Australia, New Zealand, S. Korea, S. Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand supplied troops for the allied side during the war.
What happened in Vietnam in 1954 1957 1973 1975?
1954-End of French Indochina War 1956/1957-North Vietnamese MIG-17 Pilots begin training in Soviet Union/Red China 1973-US Re-deploys combat troops from South Vietnam 1975-South Vietnam falls to North Vietnam/War Endsbecame Communist and reunited with North Vietnam
Why did American troops invade North Vietnam?
the U.S. did not want the Soviet Union and China to enter the war.
Why didn't American troops invade North Vietnam?
the U.S. did not want the Soviet Union and China to enter the war. novanet :)
Who participant in the Vietnam war?
The physical participants were the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong (communists living in South Vietnam) fighting against the US, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, South Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand. The Soviet Union and Red China (Communist China) supplied war material.
What countries was the Vietnam war between?
It was a civil war of sorts, with North Vietnam fighting to unify the country with the help of allies China and the Soviet Union - and South Vietnam, defended by western and Asian allies in the South East Asia Treaty Organization. (SEATO)
How did the Sino-Soviet split affect China's foreign policy towards the Vietnam war?
The Chinese continued to support and to supply North Vietnam, but sometimes interered with Soviet arms shipments across China.
What two countries helped to supply North Vietnam in the Vietnam War?
Russia and Red China By:Genious The soviet union and the Peoples republic of China
Who supply armament to north Vietnam during the war?
Both the Soviet Union and China supplied armaments to North Vietnam.
Why did china send troops into Vietnam at the end of World War 2?
If China sent troops south in WWII, it's because they were part of the allies during WWII.
Why did hawks criticize the Johnson administration's policies?
The Vietnam War (under Johnson) was considered, "fighting with our hands tied", "fighting with one's hand tied behind his back", "not fighting to win", "fighting half-heartedly", "fighting with Political restraints", etc. Hawks wanted to INVADE North Vietnam and use NUCLEAR weapons if necessary, to WIN! Johnson relied on history & strategic thought: Red China's entry into the previous Korean War, because of a US invasion of North Korea; the potential threat of nuclear war from either the Soviet Union or Red China. The Vietnam War (under Johnson) was considered, "fighting with our hands tied", "fighting with one's hand tied behind his back", "not fighting to win", "fighting half-heartedly", "fighting with Political restraints", etc. Hawks wanted to INVADE North Vietnam and use NUCLEAR weapons if necessary, to WIN! Johnson relied on history & strategic thought: Red China's entry into the previous Korean War, because of a US invasion of North Korea; the potential threat of nuclear war from either the Soviet Union or Red China.
Who help north vietnemise when Vietnam war?
The Soviet Union, other ComBloc countries (via the Soviet Union), China, and Cambodia.
How many nations were involved in the Vietnam war?
Physically, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, South Vietnam, and the Philippines had troops in Vietnam for the allies. Physically, the North Vietnamese Army and the southern communists called the Viet Cong were the opponent in South Vietnam. The Soviet Union and Communist (Red) China supplied material aid.
How did Nixon administration change US policy toward China?
Since China was dirt poor in the 70s so Nixon made an agreement with China. If US troops withdraw from Vietnam war, China will not support the USSR. Thus American troops withdraw from Vietnam, causing the communist in Vietnam achieve victory. But in 15 years later without China's help, the USSR collapse. That's why you see China was never in the Warsaw Pact.
