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Probably the most serious (major) first action taken by the US was first naval engagement by the US Navy destroyer USS Maddox in the Tonkin Gulf on 02 August 1964, as this would be the first of two events that would eventually (within a week) lead to direct war between North Vietnam and the United States.
America's first major "offensive" action would be the jet bombing (Operation Pierce Arrow) of North Vietnam's Navy Torpedo Boat base in North Vietnam; in retaliation for that naval battle in the Gulf.
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∙ 14y agoThe government of the current Vietnam refers to the war as the "American War." Since the French fought there from '46 to '54, historians often refer to the Vietam War as the 2nd Indochina War (American War), referring to the French war as either the "French Indochina War" or the "1st Indochina War.
Some people believe that since it wasn't a declared war, it was just a conflict; thusly, they call it the "Vietnam Conflict", which still means a war. But it's not necessary for historians nor readers in general to try to separate "war" from "conflict" as there hasn't been a US declared war since WWII anyway. All conflicts since WWII have been un-declared wars; in fact the US Civil War (also known as the American Civil War) was NOT a declared war. Consequently, if people insist on saying Vietnam wasn't a war; than they'll have to accept the fact that the US Civil War wasn't a war either...it was just a conflict.
But again, conflict-war, same thing.
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Why is the Vietnam war sometimes referred to as living-room war?
The Vietnam War was a part of the daily news where Americans often viewed the war on TV in their living-rooms .
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
What is Vietnam classified as today?
Vietnam is referred to as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam is still considered a Socialist country, but since the war, they've adopted many Capitalistic practices.
What war was first the cold war or the Korean war?
The korean 'war', if officially considered a war, as opposed to a 'police action', would predate the vietnam war, which has also been referred to as a 'conflict'. Semantics aside, u.s. 'involvement' in korea predated u.s. 'involvement' in vietnam.
What is the Vietnam wall?
The official name of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. is the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial." It is also referred to as "the Wall." The figures of the servicemen by the Wall are called "The Three Servicemen." The memorial is different than most war memorials. It is not a memorial to the war but is a memorial to all who served in Vietnam, both dead and those still living.
What war took place in 1960s?
the Vietnam War
What was going on in the 1960's?
The Vietnam War, also referred to as the Second Indochina War, was going on in the 1960s. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975.
Why is the Vietnam war sometimes referred to as living-room war?
The Vietnam War was a part of the daily news where Americans often viewed the war on TV in their living-rooms .
Is Vietnam a war?
There was a Vietnam War, and it is also a country bordering China
Was the Vietnam actutally a war?
As I understand it, and being a Marine Corps Vet who served during that time, it was never declared a war. In the beginning it was referred to as a Police Action, but became better known as the "Vietnam Conflict." However, for those of us who served there, it was WAR!yes
Was communism an issue in the Vietnam war?
Yes. The enemy was referred to as "Reds" or "Commies."
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
Was a sniper used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as "Sharpshooters."
Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
US Vietnam war?
The French Vietnam War was 1946-1954 (also known as the 1st Indochina War). The US Vietnam War was 1961-1973 (also known as the 2nd Indochina War).
What is Vietnam classified as today?
Vietnam is referred to as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam is still considered a Socialist country, but since the war, they've adopted many Capitalistic practices.
What war was first the cold war or the Korean war?
The korean 'war', if officially considered a war, as opposed to a 'police action', would predate the vietnam war, which has also been referred to as a 'conflict'. Semantics aside, u.s. 'involvement' in korea predated u.s. 'involvement' in vietnam.
