It mirrored US effects.
Once engaged on a war, no way to come back.
They were concerned because at the time, China was communist so (obviously) they were supporting the north of Vietnam. China could have been worried as America had been such a big force in WWII.
US Female nurses volunteered for the military; in most cases they also volunteered for Vietnam; where they were needed most. Volunteers looked at the war differently than draftees.
Odds are high, that no one in the US ever heard of Vietnam, in 1939. In fact, most people never heard of Vietnam in the (early) 1960's until a man's draft notice came in the mail.
The US never invaded Vietnam.
South Vietnam was considered an ally of the US.
During the Vietnam War . Australia attitude towards Asia was cool one aas some countries sided with Vietnam, including Russia and India.
US Military personnel were in Vietnam from 1955 thru 1975.
With time. You will never be able to erase feelings towards someone. But to actually accept those feelings you can move on
It may be a good idea to ask her directly about her feelings towards you to gain clarity and open communication.
Vietnam and the United States are two different countries located on two different continents with different primary languages from two completely distinct language families. The US is much larger, geographically and in terms of population, than Vietnam. They have different forms of government, and substantially different histories and cultures. The US was at war in Vietnam for over a decade, but the countries have made a rapprochement over their mutual fear and antagonism towards China.