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US troops were in Vietnam as early as 1945, as a result of the ending of World War II. Lt. Col. A. Peter Dewey, head of an American OSS mission, was killed by Vietminh troops and became the first American soldier to die in Vietnam. It is believed he was mistaken by the Vietminh to be a Frenchman. The Eisenhower administration provided South Vietnam with money and advisers to help stop the threat of a North Vietnamese takeover. Eisenhower and Kennedy continued to send advisers to South Vietnam. Following the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, President Johnson sent in 3,500 Marines, the first official troops, to South Vietnam. By the end of 1965, there were 200,000 US troops in Vietnam.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoUnited States Marines began landing in force in 1965. The US Army had already been there since 1955.
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∙ 10y agoIn March 1965 the first combat units, two Marine battalions, were sent to "guard" the US airbase at Na Dang
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∙ 11y ago3-8-1965
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How did Eisenhower support the Vietnam's War efforts?
President Eisenhower was the first president to send the first American soldier to Vietnam. He refered back to his promise to send military and/or political help to any country fighting Communism; this happened to be the case in Vietnam.
What is the life expectancy for Vietnam?
US Infantrymen were alittle more at risk at becoming a casualty, than their WW2 fore fathers; by virtue of the helicopter...which caused the Vietnam War GI to fight more battles in a smaller amount of time than a WW2 serviceman...who had no RAPID DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES (the helicopter). Example(s): A WW2 GI might fight one battle in 2 days; whereas a Vietnam GI might fight 2 battles in 2 days. Other than that; each GI in Vietnam was expected to complete his 12 month tour of duty in country.
How long did a lieutenant last in Vietnam combat?
Specific questions get specific answers. What kind of a Lieutenant? 1. An Air Force Lieutenant flying his first strike mission over North Vietnam might get shot down on his first mission. 2. An Army or Marine LT on staff duty in a large combat base in South Vietnam might get paper burns on his finger...but other wise he'll survive his 12 month tour in "the Nam." 3. A tank platoon leader (which is a Lieutenant's position in a tank company) might last only 1 fight. BECAUSE he's always got his head sticking out the tank commander's cupola conducting "Command & Control." A cupola is the tank commander's hatch (a little turret mounted upon the main turret).
What day and month did the Vietnam war end?
30 April '75.
What Day Month Year did the Americans come into the Vietnam war?
See: Eisenhower
What year did John F. Kennedy order more troops for South Vietnam?
President Kennedy sent additional US Advisers & Special Forces (Green Berets) to Vietnam in 1961 up thru 1962. Regular US combat troops did not arrive (officially) until 1965 under President Johnson. Since JFK had troops covertly already arriving in Vietnam by March or April of 1961, he must have ordered them about on his inauguration day of Jan.20, 1961, since it takes a month or two at best/quickest for that to happen...
How did Eisenhower support the Vietnam's War efforts?
President Eisenhower was the first president to send the first American soldier to Vietnam. He refered back to his promise to send military and/or political help to any country fighting Communism; this happened to be the case in Vietnam.
How many us soldiers were in Vietnam during 1969?
Troops weren't drafted (Troops are ALREADY in the service); 40,000 men a month were being drafted.
What month did US come to S Vietnam's aide?
See Vietnam Time Line
What is the life expectancy for Vietnam?
US Infantrymen were alittle more at risk at becoming a casualty, than their WW2 fore fathers; by virtue of the helicopter...which caused the Vietnam War GI to fight more battles in a smaller amount of time than a WW2 serviceman...who had no RAPID DEPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES (the helicopter). Example(s): A WW2 GI might fight one battle in 2 days; whereas a Vietnam GI might fight 2 battles in 2 days. Other than that; each GI in Vietnam was expected to complete his 12 month tour of duty in country.
What is Vietnam's average income?
Vietnam's average income is $1,000 per person a year or $32-50 a month
When did the United States take part the Vietnam war?
I don't think there is one. Our involvement was so gradual that you can't fix a date for it. We were diplomatically involved in the original rebellion against the French because of our involvement in WWII. After the establishment of North and South Vietnam we were immediately a supporter of South Vietnam, providing it diplomatic, economic and military aid. President Eisenhower sent a small number (around 50 I think) of military advisors to help the South Vietnamese army. Kennedy incresed the number of advisors and allowed them to begin engaging in conbat. Johnson sent in still more troops, not advisors, and incresed their combat role. Then, after the Gulf of Tonkin incident, he rapidly incresed the number of troops and U.S. forces began doing most of the fighting. Michael Montagne Gulf of Tonkin Aug. 2, 1964 North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked the U.S. destroyer, Maddox, in the Gulf of Tonkin. President Johnson ordered air strikes against North Vietnam after a second, unconfirmed attack on the U.S. destroyer C. Turner Joy. Aug. 7, 1964 - Congress approved use of
What major effects the Vietnam War have on the world?
One important effect is readily available, Iraq. The first military campaign in 1991, Operation Desert Storm was an outstanding success; maximum damage to Iraq forces, with minimum coalition casualties, minimum material losses, and it lasted less than one month. GEN Norman Schwarzkopf was the commander and GEN Colin Powell was among his staff. Both men had served in combat in the Vietnam War.
List any other three statistics about American soldiers fighting in Vietnam?
1. Vietnam was history's first war in which each individual infantryman was armed with a fully automatic rifle as standard issue (the M16 Assault Rifle; initially issued to Vietnam War troops ONLY as a "jungle rifle"). The balance of the US Army/Marines else where in the world retained their M14 service rifles during the same time period. Conversely, the NVA were also armed with fully automatic rifles (AK-47s). 2. Vietnam was history's first war in which "Airmobile" (Helicopter) units were deployed DIRECTLY into combat; with the result that US Infantrymen/Marines saw more combat within one day, or one week, or one month, than any other fighting men (from any country) in military history. Not to be confused with steady combat such as trench warfare in WWI, or 7 or 8 day battles during some past wars. But rather, GI's in Vietnam would fight one battle; be picked up from that battlefield, and then be deposited directly into another battlefield in some other part of the country; within minutes or hours. Therefore, it could phsically be possible for one fighting man to have fought 2 or more battles in ONE DAY in different parts of the country against different enemies, e.g. VC or NVA. 3. Of all the wars fought by America (United States), it "might" be truly said, that the GI's in Vietnam: Really were the unwilling, led by the unqualified, to do the impossible, for the ungrateful.
What battles did Vietnam win and what year and month and what battles did they lose?
North Vietnam defeated South Vietnam on 30 April 1975 with a conventional tank & infantry attack.
How long did a lieutenant last in Vietnam combat?
Specific questions get specific answers. What kind of a Lieutenant? 1. An Air Force Lieutenant flying his first strike mission over North Vietnam might get shot down on his first mission. 2. An Army or Marine LT on staff duty in a large combat base in South Vietnam might get paper burns on his finger...but other wise he'll survive his 12 month tour in "the Nam." 3. A tank platoon leader (which is a Lieutenant's position in a tank company) might last only 1 fight. BECAUSE he's always got his head sticking out the tank commander's cupola conducting "Command & Control." A cupola is the tank commander's hatch (a little turret mounted upon the main turret).
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