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War in RVN (South Vietnam) since 1955.
War with North Vietnam since 1964.
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What two countries were majorly invoved in the Vietnam war?
The US and North Vietnam. US jets bombed the north; the north shot them down. (Back and forth; back and forth).
How long did the US remain in Vietnam in the Vietnam War?
US Military personnel were in Vietnam from 1955 thru 1975.
How many countries were invoved in Vietnam war?
Discounting the supplying nations (USSR/Red China): 1 against 7.
What was the exact date that regular US troops became invoved in Vietnam and when did they leave?
American involvement began in 1955. The first combat troops arrived in 1965, and we fought the war until January 1973.
How long does it take to get from US to Vietnam?
about 2 days. i was born in Vietnam so i know.
How long was the US invovled in Vietnam war?
Most historians accept the year 1961 as the beginning of US military involvement in Vietnam.
How long were the US involved in the Vietnam war war?
The US was involved from '55 to '75.
What led to American involvement in Vietnam?
Support of the French efforts in Indochina. US involvement in Vietnam began long before the actual Vietnam War.
How long was the American involvement in Vietnam?
The US had a presence in Vietnam from the late 1950's until evacuated from atop the embassy building, in South Vietnam in 1975.
How long was us in the vietnam war?
Eisenhower sent US Military advisers in '55; the US Embassy was evacuated in '75.
What was the long term damage to the US as a result of events such as the Vietnam War and Watergate?
The Vietnam Syndrome (a nation wide lack of confidence).
Did the US draft Americans that were living abroad for the Vietnam war?
As long as he was a US citizen, and as long as he could receive his mail; he was still obligated.
How long was Vietnam at war for?
Vietnam was at war with France before the US intervened in the sixties. In fact, they defeated the French in 1956 and became independent, but divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The Vietnam war the US was in was the result of the North and their communist sympathizers in the South (the Viet Cong) trying to unite the country under communism. When the US pulled out in 1975, they were successful.
Why did the Americans make war with Vietnam?
The Americans did not make war with Vietnam. There was no Vietnam. There were two countries: NORTH Vietnam and SOUTH Vietnam. NORTH Vietnam attacked SOUTH Vietnam. The US (Americans) defended SOUTH Vietnam. The US never invaded NORTH Vietnam (the US bombed it though). NORTH Vietnam invaded SOUTH Vietnam. NORTH Vietnam was (and still is) a communist nation. The US was against communism.
How is Vietnam different from the US?
Vietnam is a communist nation; the US is not.
Where did the US invade Vietnam?
The US never invaded Vietnam.
Where were the US troops in the Vietnam war?
Because the Vietnam war was fought between Vietnam and the US
Did Vietnam beat US in the Vietnam war?
The US has never fought with a nation called "Vietnam."
Why was the Vietnam War so long?
Because no US President wanted to be the FIRST US President to lose a war.
Why did the US invade Vietnam?
I don't believe the US did invade Vietnam. The US was an invited participant and adviser in an ongoing conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam.
Were the US and Vietnam allies before the Vietnam War?
Yes, the US was an ally and protector of the Republic of Vietnam, commonly referred to as South Vietnam. The US was however not an ally of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, commonly referred to as North Vietnam.
Was the us communist in Vietnam?
No the US was not communist in the Vietnam War. The US fought with South Vietnam against the communist north. and we lost
What was the US connection to South Vietnam during the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam was considered an ally of the US.
Why did the US get invoved in the conflict in Vietnam?
After World War 2, the French went back to Vietnam (formerly their territory) in an attempt to reclaim it, but the Soviets had already taken North Vietnam. The Soviets helped establish Northern Vietnam, and left it to run itself. The French claimed South Vietnam, leading to a struggle between the two countries. The French battled North Vietnam on multiple occasions, but ultimately gave up. The U.S entered Vietnam in order to prevent North Vietnam from invading South Vietnam, but North Vietnam had the majority of support. While the North Vietnamese Army invaded from the North, Vietnamese insurgents (Viet Cong) used guerilla tactics in South Vietnam to disrupt U.S/NATO operations.
How long was an Australian tour of duty in Vietnam?
One year, same as their US counterparts.
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