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typically a vietcong soldier had undying loyalty to his cause and he would never surender and he would sooner die then let the U.S prevail. The reason behind this is because unlike the NVA who forced most of their army into service the vietcong was a seperate militia that was not apart of the NVA conventional millitary. The vietcong wasn't much differnt then the insurgents in the middle east today. They were mostly radicals who voulentered to be in the Vietcong. And any soldeirs who joined and were not Loyal enough for the officers liking were executed. But this was usally never the case. One reason this was, because the Vietcong was vastly made up of children that were as young as twelve, and had been basically brainwashed into having undying loyalty the the Vietcong cause.
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∙ 13y agoWell like soldiers in any war they felt fear, anger, confusion at times. They had some good times and lots of miserable times due to weather, bugs, snakes the occasional booby trap.
I think the thing that would set us apart from other wars was the way we were treated at home. If I walked around in uniform during the Vietnam War people bumped into me, pushed against me, called me names. Also Vietnam was the first war where you could be on the battlefield one day and because of jets, be on the street at home less than 48 hours later. No time to really debrief and unwind from it all.
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∙ 12y agoThey all felt scared that they were not going to go home and make it through the Vietnam War
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How did the public feel during the Vietnam war?
They were worried about being drafted!
Who fought against dictatorships overseas what did African American soldiers feel they were fighting back home?
African-American soldiers felt like they were fighting racism back home.
How did Martin Luther King feel about African American troops fighting in the Vietnam war?
That freedom should be won on the homefront before being won overseas.
What was the public's opinion of the Vietnam War and how did it affect Vietnam veterans when they returned home?
Many of the young soldiers that came back home came back with not only broken bodies, but broken minds and were met with ridicule; people spitting at them for being 'baby killers'; not being able to find work; their own government turned their backs on them and many never got the medical or psychological care they deserved. There are many Vietnam Vets to this day that suffer from nightmares, night sweats and a myriad of other maladies. They fought for their country and were considered scum! The U.S. government wasn't even going to honor them until the Black Wall was put up with the names of the dead soldiers (this is all some other Vietnam Vets had and families had left of their buddies, husbands, sons, grandchildren. Just to feel their names!) Then there was some of society (and the government) that felt Black Americans didn't deserve to have their names etched on the Black Wall, but thankfully there were enough people who had their heads out from under their rocks that realized no matter what color your skin is if you give up your life for your country you deserve the Royal Treatment in spades!!!! The Vietnam War was a grave and embarrassing mistake for the U.S. Government and like many other things they just wanted to cover it up, forget it as if it never happened. Unlike WWI and WWII or even the Civil War it was the first time in American History that young American Soldiers were not respected or honored in the ways they should have been. Little was taught in the schools about the history of the Vietnam War, but thankfully that is changing. America was nin Vietnam as a police action. American opinion was against this action. America was not at war with Vietnam which leads to the biggest reason that public opinion was against this action, American soldiers did NOT fight for their country in this action. Public opposition to Vietnam was brought about by young and old not wanting to stick their noses in someone else's business. This sticky nosing by the U.S. Government caused the deaths of many who did not believe USA should even be there. That is the reason that not much is taught about the "Vietnam war" BECAUSE AMERICA WAS NOT AT WAR.
What effects did the Vietnam War have on soldiers?
The draftee in Vietnam, for the most part, didn't want to be in the military, didn't want to be in Vietnam, and certainly didn't want to become permanently disabled or killed. He just did what his country (US Government/US Army) told him he had to do, and he did the best that he could, until his two years in the Army was completed.
By 1967 how did most Americans feel about us involvement in the Vietnam war?
By 1967, most American students did not favor U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. There were many demonstrations taking place against the war. Soldiers coming home from the war were not greeted warmly.
How did the public feel during the Vietnam war?
They were worried about being drafted!
How did the soldiers of the Vietnam war feel about being in war?
They thought it sucked that all the students were protesting against the war because they had no idea what war is like. But they thought also war sucks - they nonethless were committed to winning.
Why do you think the American soldiers in Cuba rode horses?
for cubans not to feel bad
Who fought against dictatorships overseas what did African American soldiers feel they were fighting back home?
African-American soldiers felt like they were fighting racism back home.
How did Samuel Adam's feel about the American Revolution?
Samuel was sort of neutral, but at the same time he had the urge of wanting to help the American soldiers.
Why did Americans no longer feel protected after the Vietnam war?
Because in the eyes of the world, the US knew it failed in Vietnam. After being victorious in WWII and then Korea, Vietnam shook up the confidence level somewhat.
How did soldiers feel about the treatment after the Vietnam war?
Returning US servicemen tried to not tell anyone they'd been there. Otherwise a fight might start; physically or verbally.
As they fought against dictatorship overseas what did African soldiers feel they were fighting back home?
African-American soldiers felt like they were fighting racism back home.
How did jordin sparks feel being on American idol?
Ask her.
How did Samuel Adams feel about the revolution?
Samuel was sort of neutral, but at the same time he had the urge of wanting to help the American soldiers.
How would you feel if you were stopped by the German soldiers?
I will feel very nervous if I were stopped by the Germans soldiers.
