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The impact was the same as in most wars; getting caught up in it, as well as the hardships of no medical care, food, housing (shelter), transportation, education, churches, etc. The ONLY added feature to Vietnam was the Viet Cong guerilla, who often took shelter in civilians homes; and since they often didn't wear uniforms (as did the NVA) local civilians often had to do some fast talking to US/Allied Forces in convincing us that they were NOT "VC". Especially if we found evidence indicating that communists guerillas (VC) had been there previously. The greatest fear of any local civilian in South Vietnam was being accused of being "VC". They feared execution on the spot, if South Viet authorities were present (to do the executing). In many cases that fear was unfounded, but it was known to happen, as seen on TV during the TET offensive of '68.
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∙ 13y agoThe civilian population was inundated with scenes of wounded American soldiers and destruction caused by the American military. No where was there to be found any video of what the NVA or Viet Cong had done. It was a one-sided pictorial of what the news wanted to present.
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∙ 14y agoIn Vietnam, they were often in the "field of fire", aka "cross fire." Today called "collateral damage."
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∙ 13y agoStress and anger. Civilians were the manpower pool for military conscription. Without civilians there would have been no military men.
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Who are Thailand's enemies?
Vietnam Vietnam
The Vietnam War was between the Vietnam and the who?
Technically between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Actually between the US and North Vietnam.
How is Vietnam spelled?
Vietnam
How did the government of Vietnam react following the free election?
North Vietnam launched an invasion of South Vietnam.North Vietnam launched an invasion of south Vietnam.
How did the South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam develop the Vietnam War?
South Vietnam's surrender to North Vietnam is what ended the Vietnam War. The North Vietnamese had the goal of Vietnamese Unification and the surrender of South Vietnam in 1975 allowed them to achieve that objective.
What are negative effects of globalisation on Vietnam's economy?
One Example, The negative affects is .6 percent of unemployment.
How does food affects sleep?
If you are Natalie ( Mai Tam Nhu) from Vietnam, I'm gonna slap your head off!
What were the affects after the Vietnam war?
The US adult age was lowered from 21 to age 18. The draft was abolished, and an ALL Volunteer military was formed.
What was the long term affects on soldiers?
For many US servicemen returning home from Vietnam, one of the LONG TERM effects was NOT talking about the war. Keeping it inside themselves. They had learned early on, that talking about the Vietnam War, produced enemies with their friends, family members, and complete strangers.
How many woman and men were written on the Vietnam black granite wall?
I believe that the number is now over 59,000 with the additions of those who have since passed on due to the affects of Agent Orange.
Long term affects on United States after Vietnam war?
End of conscription and the creation of the all volunteer army. New adult age of 18; formerly an adult in the US was 21.
Who are Thailand's enemies?
Vietnam Vietnam
Where is north Vietnam?
There no longer is a North Vietnam, North Vietnam and South Vietnam were joined together after the Vietnam War.
What nations did Vietnam conquer?
There were 3 countries: North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and Vietnam. N & S Vietnam were created in 1954/55. Vietnam was created in 1975/76. Vietnam hasn't conquered anybody. North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam in 1975
Where did the Vietnam war took place?
in Vietnam.
Which two countries are side by side on a peninsula?
Vietnam and Laos. Vietnam and Laos. Vietnam and Laos. Vietnam and Laos.
What was the population of north Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
See the website on "Vietnam". But be advised, there was NO "North Vietnam" after the war ended...Just VIETNAM.
