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What country endure a war during the 1960s?

During the 1960s, Vietnam endured a significant and devastating war known as the Vietnam War, which involved North Vietnam and its communist allies fighting against South Vietnam and its primary ally, the United States. This conflict escalated throughout the decade, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. The war was rooted in the struggle against colonialism and the Cold War dynamics, ultimately resulting in the fall of Saigon in 1975.


Why did the US struggle in Vietnam?

The Korean War (1950-1953) and the Vietnam War (1961-1975) were part of the COLD WAR, against the spread of communism.


What was the purpose of operation rolling thunder?

To use aerial bombardments to force the communists to quit their struggle against South Vietnam.


How did a local struggle in Vietnam become a major cold war conflict?

The Vietnam conflict was a type of proxy war, in that our Cold War foe, Russia, heavily subsidized Communist North Vietnam in their fight with U.S. forces.


How did the Vietnam and Korean War differ?

The Vietnam War and the Korean War differed primarily in their motivations and outcomes. The Korean War (1950-1953) was a direct response to North Korea's invasion of South Korea, resulting in a military stalemate and an armistice that left Korea divided along the 38th parallel. In contrast, the Vietnam War (1955-1975) was rooted in the struggle against colonialism and the spread of communism, with the U.S. attempting to support the South Vietnamese government against the communist North. Ultimately, while Korea remains divided, Vietnam unified under communist control after the U.S. withdrawal.


Richard Nixon was for or against the Vietnam war?

Richard Nixon was against the Vietnam War!


When was Vietnam Veterans Against the War created?

Vietnam Veterans Against the War was created in 1967.


Why was the Vietnam war considered a Civil War?

because it was north Vietnam against south Vietnam


What was the power struggle of the Vietnam war?

Cold War, communists verses free world.


What was the Vietnam War against?

Against Communist North Vietnam's take over of the Republic of South Vietnam.


When was American Writers Against the Vietnam War created?

American Writers Against the Vietnam War was created in 1965.


What was the worlds reaction response in the Vietnam war?

The Communist bloc was against it. Americans of draft age and their supporters were against it. Pacifists were against it. People in third-world countries that had suffered from European colonialism were against it even if they were not Communists. People who feared world domination by the Communists were in favor of it.