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What was Harold Wilson's reason for not getting involved in the Vietnam war?
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What Wilson Are You Talking About. He Was In The 82d Airborne In Nam. The question is about Harold Wilson, who was Prime Minister of Britain from 1964-70 (and also 1974-76). *Harold Wilson, despite his many faults, had a backbone, unlike Blair. He didn't have an inner need to toady and grovel. *Wilson knew that a very large section of the British electorate had no time at all for what they saw as American anti-Communist obsesssions. *The British Foreign Office believed that America was on a hiding to nothing in Vietnam.
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Who was the leader of Britain during Vietnam War?
Prime Ministers: 1. Harold MacMillan (1957-1963) 2. Alec Douglas-Home (1963-1964) 3. Harold Wilson (1964-1970) 4. Sir Edward Heath (1970-1974) 5. Harold Wilson (1974-1976)
Did Harold hardrada kill Harold godwinson?
Harold Godwinson was killed rather by the more popular suggestion of an arrow to his eye in the battle of Hastings, or getting struck down off his horse in the battle of Hastings. Harold Hardrada was killed by Harold's troops at Stamford bridge, believed to have been shot in the neck then attacked by a group of English troops. He was a very tough man so this was probably necessary.
Why did England not fight in Vietnam?
Prime Minister Harold Wilson was a very clever man who could see that Vietnam would be a disaster.He refused to allow any British troops to become involved. The British Army had enough on its plate at the time, Malaya, Cyprus, the Arabian Peninsula, Brunei, Borneo, Radfan, South Arabia, Malay Peninsula to name but a few. Units were sent from Britain to Fort Dix. At Fort Dix they "resigned from the British Army and re enlisted in the US Army. After completing their tour in Vietnam, the returning "G. I's" were discharged from US Forces and re enlisted in the British Army on their return to the UK. This mechanism allowed Harold Wilson, the British Prime Minister, to stand up in Parliament and announce "No British Troops are in Vietnam".Another ploy was for SAS men to be seconded to the Australian army,and enter Vietnam as Australian troops.The Aussies did this because they were defending the Mekong Delta,and knew that the South Vietnamese troops (ARVN) would run away if the Viet Cong attacked,and needed the SAS to plan escape routes for the outnumbered Aussies. Twenty-Two British Servicemen were killed in action in Vietnam.
Who were the enemies of King Harold the First?
Harold Godwinnson who was English and Harold Hardrada who was a viking.
Did Harold godwinston die before Harold harada?
Harold Godwinson's forces killed Harold Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, so Hardrada died before Harold Godwinson.
How was Harold Holt involved in the Vietnam war?
Prime Minister of Australia, sent his men to Vietnam.
What is the name of Harold wilsons dog?
Paddy
Who was in charge of England in the Vietnam war?
England was not involved in the Vietnam War. The English monarch was Queen Elizabeth II (same as today). The Prime Minister during the peak years of the Vietnam War was Harold Wilson. Other Vietnam-era prime ministers included Harold MacMillan, Alec Douglas-Home, and Edward Heath.
Who had a wife which was also involved in federal politics?
harold holt
What has the author Harold G Moore written?
Harold G. Moore has written: 'We were soldiers once-- and young' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Ia Drang Valley, Battle of, Vietnam, 1965, American Personal narratives, Vietnam War, 1961-1975
What was Harold Holts achievements?
Harold Edward Holt campaigned for the indigenous rights and increasing Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. Harold Holt held the 1967 referendum and this resulted in 91% of Australians agreeing to indigenous rights, meanwhile he tripled the number of soldiers who went and fought in the war, this ended up with controversial results and protesters marching the Australian Cities. Conscription of soldiers to fight in Vietnam involved forcing men to fight for Australia rather than relying on volunteers. He was the Prime Minister of Australia and disappeared during his time as Prime Minister.
What contributions did Harold Holt have to Australian history?
Holt will always be remembered for his controversial role in expanding Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
What are Harold and Maude famous for?
Harold and Maude is a 1971 American black comedy film. The film's plot centers around a young man named Harold who becomes romantically involved with a 79 year old woman named Maude.
Did Harold Malcolm Antrim die in the Vietnam War?
There are OVER 58,000 US Servicemen's names on the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall. Check it's site. If Mr. Antrim perished over there, and he was a GI, then his name will be there.
Who was the leader of Britain during Vietnam War?
Prime Ministers: 1. Harold MacMillan (1957-1963) 2. Alec Douglas-Home (1963-1964) 3. Harold Wilson (1964-1970) 4. Sir Edward Heath (1970-1974) 5. Harold Wilson (1974-1976)
Is State Farm trying to mock Harold and Kumar with the ad of the buffalo It's getting old?
No
What actors and actresses appeared in Getting the Grip - 1913?
The cast of Getting the Grip - 1913 includes: Joseph Belmont as Harold Vivian Prescott as Nell
