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In February, 1965, the Viet Cong attacked an American military base near Pleiku. Using the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, President Johnson sent in 3,500 Marines, the first official troops, to South Vietnam. By the end of the year, there were 200,000 US troops in Vietnam.
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∙ 16y agoApproximately 2,594,000 US servicemen served "in country" during the Vietnam War. Approximately 3,403,100 US servicemen served in Southeast Asia during the war.
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∙ 16y agoIn 1965 President Johnson sent in the US Marines.
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∙ 16y agoPresident Eisenhower sent US advisers to Vietnam in 1955.
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∙ 15y agoPeak strength was half a million men when Johnson left office in Jan '69.
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∙ 13y agoThe Tonkin Gulf Incident resulted in open warfare between the US and North Vietnam. Open warfare required the use of conventional troops and equipment; e.g. jets, bombers, tanks, etc.
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In what year did the US troops go to Vietnam for War?
The United States went into war with Vietnam in the year 1965.
When did American troops land in Vietnam?
Conventional forces in large numbers began arriving in country in '65.
Which US allies sent troops to fight in Vietnam?
Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea and the Philippenes.
US president who sent US troops to Vietnam in 1965 to prevent Communist victory?
That was President Lyndon Johnson.
Which countries did send troops to Vietnam?
# France # China # Japan # the United States # And, the USSR sent equipment and training support
How many troops were sent to Vietnam while Truman was the President?
None.
What president sent troops to Vietnam?
NIXON
Who sent combat troops to Vietnam?
The US.
How many troops where in Vietnam during the start of Kennedy's presidency?
There were not any troops in Vietnam during the Kennedy administration. Just 500 military advisors. Kennedy was assassinated before we sent troops
What year were US troops sent to Vietnam?
1965
What year was American troops sent into Vietnam?
1903
What southeastern Asian country that was in the Vietnam war?
Thailand sent troops to South Vietnam.
Which seato member sent troops to Vietnam in support of the US?
Several. Australia, New Zealand, The Philippines, Thailand, and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) sent troops to Vietnam.
Who did Kennedy send over to Vietnam?
Kennedy was asked to send additional troops to Vietnam. He sent additional troops and military advisors over to Vietnam to help.
What was the date that the first US troops was sent to VietNam?
63
What year were American troops sent into Vietnam?
The year 1903
Were the Philippines involved in the Vietnam War?
The Philippines sent support troops to Vietnam.
