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Naval actions and covert operations (which included some of the naval actions) were conducted against North Vietnam prior to 1965. The first "real" official (offensive) action against North Vietnam was in 1965, when the US launched an AIR CAMPAIGN against North Vietnam, titled "Operation Rolling Thunder."
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What was the Vietnam War against?
Against Communist North Vietnam's take over of the Republic of South Vietnam.
What was the beginning of the US' active military campaign against North Vietnam?
North Vietnam threatened South Vietnam. I.S.
There are some similarities Vietnam and Iraq?
None. Vietnam was a war against another nation (North Vietnam). Iraq is a police action in which law, order, and stability is trying to be established from withing the country. The US is NOT at war with Iraq.
What action was appart of nixons strategy to end the Vietnam war?
Bombing North Vietnam
Why was the Vietnam war considered a Civil War?
because it was north Vietnam against south Vietnam
Was America's security at risk during the Vietnam War?
Yes, it was. During the war, the American soldiers were not recognized by the North Vietnese, but by the most sheer luck. Had they been recognized, North Vietnam may have taken seriour action against the US.
Who was the Vietnam war agianst?
North Vietnam/VC against the US/allies.
Who was America fighting against in Vietnam?
America fought against North Vietnam, in an unsuccessful attempt to defeat its invasion and conquest of South Vietnam.
Who were the US trying to help in Vietnam and why?
Defending South Vietnam against Communist aggression from North Vietnam.
What was the relevance of Operation Rolling Thunder?
Rolling Thunder was the FIRST "air campaign" committed against NORTH Vietnam.
Who was the Vietnam war against?
About one half of the American people.
Which nation did the US fight against in the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam (capital was Hanoi).
