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Which nation forced Vietnam to become its protectorate to prevent a rival power from expanding to the regioni?
France forced Vietnam to become its protectorate in the mid-19th century, primarily to prevent British expansion in Southeast Asia. The French established control over Vietnam through military intervention and subsequently formalized their dominance, leading to the establishment of French Indochina. This move aimed to secure France's interests and influence in the region amidst the competition among colonial powers.
The US became actively involved in Vietnam combat during the administration of President Kennedy.?
When Nixon ordered "military trainers" to Vietnam, the U.S. then started to become actively involved in Vietnam combat.
How long did the Vietnam War last?
The U.S. sent funding and military support to French forces in Vietnam starting in 1950. By 1961 the US had military advisors stationed in Vietnam. The US did not become fully involved as a military force until 1965. The French fought for roughly 11 years prior to that. There is also the point that there have been military actions between North and South Vietnam hundreds of years before the French became involved.144 days????
Did America win the Vietnam war?
Yes. Principally because the US Military and Government misunderstood the wider implications of pan-Indochinese communism and assumed that the South Vietnamese population could be convinced to resist this trend. They ignored the fact that the vast majority of South Vietnamese were already sympathetic to the cause of pan-Indochinese communism and that many were actively involved in bringing it about. This failure led to the belief that a limited war in South Vietnam was a winnable proposition. Note that despite US Military intervention ALL of Indochina did in fact become communist.
How did the fear of another Vietnam affect American forgien policy?
The fear of another Vietnam significantly influenced American foreign policy by fostering a cautious approach to military intervention, particularly in conflicts where the U.S. could become deeply entangled. Policymakers became more risk-averse, prioritizing diplomatic solutions and coalition-building over unilateral military action. This apprehension led to a focus on containment strategies, leveraging economic aid and support for allies instead of direct military engagement, as seen in the cases of conflicts in the Middle East and Central America during the late 20th century. Ultimately, the Vietnam experience instilled a lasting wariness of prolonged military commitments without clear objectives.
Did The US became actively involved in Vietnam combat during the administration of President Kennedy?
Just as responsible as Eisenhower before him, and LBJ after him. They all played their part.
Did Vietnam end in 1994?
The Vietnam War ended in 1975, when North and South Vietnam become one country, Vietnam.
What would have happened if the US have not become involved in the Vietnam War?
There might NOT be an all voluteer military; you couldn't vote in the coming election unless you were 21 years old.
Job can you get with a military history degree?
you could spend some time in the military then become a Naval Science instructor with a ROTC program. the material learned by the students has a lot to do with military history such as WW2 Vietnam civil war ect
How did the US become involved with the defense of South Vietnam by the time of President Kennedy's assassination in 1963?
Involvement in South Vietnam began in 1953 under the Eisenhower administration with 900 military advisors and US Air Force pilots flying for CAT (Air America). When President Kennedy was elected in November of 1960, Ike advised him that Vietnam and Southeast Asia were the critical area and needed a high priority for military assistance.
When did South Vietnam become the Republic of South Vietnam?
October 26, 1955.
Why did the US become invole in the Vietnam?
To prevent the communist take over of South Vietnam.
