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Which branch of the US military was both the first official combat troops in Vietnam and the last to leave Vietnam because they protect your embassies abroad?
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∙ 13y ago
Well, you're thinking of the Marines, although I'd question the "first official combat troops" bit. The initial two battalions of Marines were deployed in-country to protect airfields - not actually seek out and engage the Viet Cong and NVA.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoApplicable to the US Army only; and ONLY during the Vietnam War (its different today):
The official "combat arms" of the US Army were: Infantry, Armor, and Artillery, and in that order (although some will argue about the order of Artillery & Armor). All other branches (Military Police, Engineers, Aviation, Medical Corps, Transportation, Ordnance Corps, etc.) were supporting branches.
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Why were the troops pulled out of Vietnam?
The American Military pulled the troops out of Vietnam because of political pressure on the home front.
How did the inability of the US to defeat North Vietnam reveal cracks in the seemingly impenetrable military might of the country?
The inability of the United States to defeat North Vietnam reveal cracks in the seemingly impenetrable military might of the country because the United States were suppose to be one of the worlds powers and to have to fall to such a small country's military as the North Vietnam.
Why did so many people opposed the Vietnam war?
Some people were against the Vietnam War because young men were being drafted to fight in the war.
What year was the military draft stopped?
The last draft in the U.S. military was during Vietnam. The draft never really "stopped" because it was never really "going". It is simply a military policy that is enacted during times of need.
Why did the Vietnam war not succeed?
The Vietnam War did not succeed because of the terrain they were fighting in. Another over whelming factor was the restrictions that were put on the military to use their full capability to end the war by politicians
Why were the troops pulled out of Vietnam?
The American Military pulled the troops out of Vietnam because of political pressure on the home front.
Why are embassies needed?
Because of #YOHAN
How did the inability of the US to defeat north Vietnam reveal cracks in the seemingly impenetrable military of the country?
The inability of the United States to defeat North Vietnam reveal cracks in the seemingly impenetrable military might of the country because the United States were suppose to be one of the worlds powers and to have to fall to such a small country's military as the North Vietnam.
How did the inability of the US to defeat North Vietnam reveal cracks in the seemingly impenetrable military might of the country?
The inability of the United States to defeat North Vietnam reveal cracks in the seemingly impenetrable military might of the country because the United States were suppose to be one of the worlds powers and to have to fall to such a small country's military as the North Vietnam.
What war happened in 1960?
The Vietnam War happened in the 1960's and throughout the 60's. The Vietnam War is considered to be one of the most pointless wars in US history.
How did president johnson escalate the vietnam war?
There is no question that President Lyndon Johnson was in charge of America's military effort in Vietnam, as Commander In Chief, and the war escalated because he escalated it.
Why did so many people opposed the Vietnam war?
Some people were against the Vietnam War because young men were being drafted to fight in the war.
What year was the military draft stopped?
The last draft in the U.S. military was during Vietnam. The draft never really "stopped" because it was never really "going". It is simply a military policy that is enacted during times of need.
Why did the Vietnam war not succeed?
The Vietnam War did not succeed because of the terrain they were fighting in. Another over whelming factor was the restrictions that were put on the military to use their full capability to end the war by politicians
What were major military conflicts the US entered because of the cold war?
The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Invasion of Panama, and Granada
Was joe frazier in the military?
No and he didn't get drafted for the Vietnam war because he had a wife and children but he later said if he got the chance he would have.
How did the tonkin gulf resolution increase American military in Vietnam war?
Because it changed what had been a simple guerrilla war in South Vietnam into an open conventional war in both South VN and North Vietnam. There was no open direct hostilities against NORTH Vietnam prior to the Tonkin Gulf.
