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Who started the Vietnam war America or Vietnam?
North Vietnam started the war against South Vietnam; the US went to the aid of the South.
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.
Who declared victory of the Vietnam war?
The USA, under President Gerald R. Ford, finally gave up on the incompetent and corrupt government of South Vietnam in 1975, and North Vietnam quickly and easily defeated South Vietnam in a few months.
How did north Vietnam supply south Vietnam?
By sea along the coast, or the Ho Chi Minh trail which went thru Laos and Cambodia. Nothing went thru the DMZ (17th Parallel); without getting completely destroyed by airpower or artillery. The "Z" was no-man's land.
What NFL team went undefeated in 1972?
the MIAMI DOLPHINS went undefeated in the year 1972
Who started the Vietnam war America or Vietnam?
North Vietnam started the war against South Vietnam; the US went to the aid of the South.
What was the name of the actress who went to visit a prisoner of war camp in North Vietnam and had dinner with Ho Chi Minh?
Jane Fonda (Hanoi Jane); Unknown whether she dined with Uncle Ho or not, or visited POW camps.
What allowed the us to continue fighting in north Vietnam?
U.S troops never went to North Vietnam, that would have been an act of war and would have dragged the Chinese and the Soviets into the conflict.
Why did the US retreated Vietnam war?
It was obvious North Vietnam wasn't going to quit; so the US declared victory and went home (from the GI's perspective).
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.
Cuban are involved in Vietnam war?
Cuban airmen went to NORTH Vietnam in the late 60's and trained two sets of North Vietnamese MIG-17 airmen to attack US Navy warships in the South China Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean). One of the MIG's scored a direct hit on the USS Higsbee in 1972, destroying the 5" gun after mount, but causing no fatalities.
What happened shortly after united states and north Vietnam signed a peace accord providing for the withdrawl American troops from Vietnam?
n 1972, North Vietnam finally realized that the war was a stalemate. The two sides met and arranged a cease fire. In January of 1973 the Paris Accords went into effect. The US agreed to withdraw all its troops from Vietnam in 60 days. Congress had stopped funding the war effort. The North Vietnamese government agreed to release all prisoners, which they never did. Free elections were to be held in Vietnam. The President of South Vietnam considered the agreement between North Vietnam and the US as a sell out. But it allowed President Nixon to save face and bring the soldiers home. By 1975, after US troops had been pulled out of South Vietnam, the ARVN (Army of the Republic of South Vietnam) collapsed and the North Vietnamese moved into Saigon, ending the war and finalizing the take over of the South by the North. Our purpose in the war is debated to this day.
He peace talks to end the Vietnam conflict were held in?
Paris
How lond did it take US troops to withdraw from Vietnam?
Nixon had been elected to begin withdrawing US troops from Vietnam and to turn over more of the fighting to the South Vietnam government. In 1972, North Vietnam finally realized that the war was a stalemate. The two sides met and arranged a cease fire. In January of 1973 the Paris Accords went into effect. The US agreed to withdraw all its troops from Vietnam in 60 days. Congress had stopped funding the war effort. The North Vietnamese government agreed to release all prisoners, which they never did. Free elections were to be held in Vietnam. The President of South Vietnam considered the agreement between North Vietnam and the US as a sell out. But it allowed President Nixon to save face and bring the soldiers home. By 1975, after US troops had been pulled out of South Vietnam, the ARVN (Army of the Republic of South Vietnam) collapsed and the North Vietnamese moved into Saigon, ending the war and finalizing the take over of the South by the North.
Why did the US go to to Vietnam?
The official reason why the U.S. went to Vietnam was to stop the spread of communism and prevent the "domino theory" from coming true. But as many people have come to realize is that we went to war with North Vietnam to make money. We committed troops so that the CIA could have a cover to run opim and make millions.
Who declared victory of the Vietnam war?
The USA, under President Gerald R. Ford, finally gave up on the incompetent and corrupt government of South Vietnam in 1975, and North Vietnam quickly and easily defeated South Vietnam in a few months.
What happened after the war in Vietnam?
In 1972, North Vietnam finally realized that the war was a stalemate. The two sides met and arranged a cease fire. In January of 1973 the Paris Accords went into effect. The US agreed to withdraw all its troops from Vietnam in 60 days. Congress had stopped funding the war effort. The North Vietnamese government agreed to release all prisoners, which they never did. Free elections were to be held in Vietnam. The President of South Vietnam considered the agreement between North Vietnam and the US as a sell out. But it allowed President Nixon to save face and bring the soldiers home. By 1975, after US troops had been pulled out of South Vietnam, the ARVN (Army of the Republic of South Vietnam) collapsed and the North Vietnamese moved into Saigon, ending the war and finalizing the take over of the South by the North. Our purpose in the war is debated to this day.
