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What became a serious issue in the Vietnam War concerning US troop strength?
During the mid-1960's troop strength became an issue of disagreement between the US Department of Defense and the joint Chiefs of Staff. The dispute revolved around the requests from the military to add more troops into the war. Each side differed on whether US troop strength had an effect on the number of enemy casualties. Defense Secretary McNamara denied reports from the Joint Chiefs of Staff that enemy casualties increased when requests for more troops were sent to Vietnam.
When did the US withdraw from Vietnam?
The US began reducing Vietnam troop strength in late 1971, and all U.S. troops were out of Vietnam by April 25, 1973. When Saigon fell to North Vietnam communist soldiers in 1975, America had been out of the war for two years.
When did drafting start in the Vietnam war?
The draft started before the US war in Vietnam. Your question is actually about when the USG started posting draftees to Vietnam. That would probably be in March 1966 when At Pres. Johnson announced a singificant build-up of US troop strength in March of that year. Prior to that, every announcement of further troop commitments included a statement that only volunteers were concerned.
What is the greatest number of troops the South Vietnamese army had at one point?
The peak US troop strength in Vietnam, of 543,482, was achieved on April 30, 1969.
What was the total of us troop fatalities in Vietnam war?
69,000
What was Viet Cong troop strength?
See website: Vietnam War
What action did President Nixon take that increased opposition to the Vietnam War in the US?
increasing troop levels
What became a serious issue in the Vietnam War concerning US troop strength?
During the mid-1960's troop strength became an issue of disagreement between the US Department of Defense and the joint Chiefs of Staff. The dispute revolved around the requests from the military to add more troops into the war. Each side differed on whether US troop strength had an effect on the number of enemy casualties. Defense Secretary McNamara denied reports from the Joint Chiefs of Staff that enemy casualties increased when requests for more troops were sent to Vietnam.
A sentence with cavalry in it?
"A" Troop was the only Troop from the 12th Cavalry sent to Vietnam.
When did the US withdraw from Vietnam?
The US began reducing Vietnam troop strength in late 1971, and all U.S. troops were out of Vietnam by April 25, 1973. When Saigon fell to North Vietnam communist soldiers in 1975, America had been out of the war for two years.
When did drafting start in the Vietnam war?
The draft started before the US war in Vietnam. Your question is actually about when the USG started posting draftees to Vietnam. That would probably be in March 1966 when At Pres. Johnson announced a singificant build-up of US troop strength in March of that year. Prior to that, every announcement of further troop commitments included a statement that only volunteers were concerned.
What is the greatest number of troops the South Vietnamese army had at one point?
The peak US troop strength in Vietnam, of 543,482, was achieved on April 30, 1969.
What was the total of us troop fatalities in Vietnam war?
69,000
What was the recommendation of Secretary Robert S McNamara concerning US troop strength for Vietnam by 1966?
US Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara believed more troops were required for the war in Vietnam. His recommendation to US President Johnson was to deploy at least 400,000 troops in Vietnam by the end of 1966.
How did the aircraft help us in the Vietnam War?
Timely troop movements, troop support, supplies, and strategic air stikes.
What effect did the withdraw of American troop have on south Vietnam?
South Vietnam was overrun by communist forces.
Nixon's policy of troop withdrawal from Vietnam was designed to be?
Slow and Honorable
