When the Vietnam War started, the world was in the grip of the Cold War. The United States was worried about the possible spread of Communism in Southeast Asia. We felt that we needed to act to prevent this.
Air war North Vietnam. Ground war South Vietnam.
Part of the cold war.
people
NVA and VC.
No.
North Vietnam/VC vs allies
Vietnam and Cambodia
It was fighting for democracy and against communism.
viet cong.
Fighting communist aggression.
The US has been fighting in Afghanistan longer it was fighting in Vietnam. It is the longest war in US history.
An ex-serviceman who served in the Vietnam War and is (was) disabled from fighting in the war (crippled/handicapped).