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Which American president was the first to send U.S. land forces into battle in Vietnam?
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Any member of the former 20th century US Army was part of the land forces. The US Army (in the 20th century) had jurisdiction over all land wars. You most likely mean "conventional forces or conventional troops", aka "regulars." US Regulars...conventional troops (meaning not SEALs, not Special Forces (Green Beret), not military advisors (also a duty of the Special Forces and SEALs) were deployed to RVN in 1965 under the orders of LBJ.
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Who had the authority to increase American forces in South Vietnam?
the president
Who was William westmoreland?
the general who commanded American forces in South Vietnam.
Who convinced president Johnson to wider the war in Vietnam?
Army General William Westmoreland, who was the supreme commmander of all U.S. forces in Vietnam, asked Johnson in 1965 for more troops. This widened the war and the first major battle in Vietnam was the Battle of Ia Drang in the Pleiku Province of South Vietnam.
Who was in role for the United States when the Vietnam war start?
President Eisenhower sent US advisers to Vietnam in 1955. President Kennedy sent US Special Forces (Green Beret) to Vietnam in 1961. President Johnson sent US regular forces to Vietnam in 1965.
What effect did the withdraw of American troop have on south Vietnam?
South Vietnam was overrun by communist forces.
What president called Vietnam veterans back to america?
President Richard Nixon called back many Vietnam veterans under his policy of Vietnamization, which aimed to gradually withdraw American troops from Vietnam and increase the responsibilities of the South Vietnamese forces. This policy included the return of American soldiers to the United States.
Was Douglas MacArthur commander of all American forces in Vietnam?
No.
What Two Forces Did The American Army Face In Vietnam?
Peasants
Who were the Special forces in Vietnam?
Obtain the book titled, "VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE", By Shelby L. Stanton
What term describes the gradual passing of control from American commanders to south Vietnam andthe slow pullout of American forces?
President Nixon called it "Vietnamization," which eventually led to his "Peace with Honor."
Who participated at the battle of the bulge?
German forces were attacking American forces......
What battle of the American Revolution made the French decide to join American forces?
The Battle of Saratoga,
