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The containment of communism.
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Was the us fighting with north or south Vietnam during the war?
North
Was the Afghanistan war a long war?
The US has been fighting in Afghanistan longer it was fighting in Vietnam. It is the longest war in US history.
Where were the US troops fighting during World War 2?
Vietnam, North and South Korea. Northern Africa
Who were the US fighting for and against in the Vietnam war?
It was fighting for democracy and against communism.
What are pow and what did they wear?
During war, when fighting against recognized nations; POW=Prisoner of War. During the Vietnam War, US POWs wore striped prison uniforms.
What did US want North Vietnam to do after the air war?
The US wanted N. Vietnam to stop fighting in S. Vietnam.
Which nations were Anticommunist during the Vietnam War?
The anti-communist countries fighting the communists in the war, were: The US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, and South Vietnam.
How many years and months were US troops fighting in the Vietnam War?
US Servicemen had been fighting communists in South Vietnam since 1955.
Why did the US offer help to south Vietnam in 1961?
The US offered to help south Vietnam in 1961 to help Vietnam preserve its independence from the North. It was during the Cold War, and the US was fighting Communist Russia across the world.
Who was Robert McNamara?
US Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.
What are the similaritis and differences between soilders fighting in the Vietnam and the current war in Iraq?
1. The US is not at war with Iraq. 2. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
What were two problems faced by the US during the cold war?
Keeping up with communist new weapon technology (and they us), and fighting them in Korea and Vietnam.
