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Why did the U.S. fight north and south Vietnam?

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We only fought the north. They were the communist aggressers.

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Were did the us fight in Vietnam?

The USAF & USN fought in NORTH Vietnam (in the skies); the US Army & USMC fought on the ground in SOUTH Vietnam.


Why did the north want to fight the south?

US Civil War=North wanted to retain the South Vietnam War=North wanted to conquer the South


Who did the US fight during the Vietnam?

The Communist North Vietnam acting in support and defence of the capitalist South Vietnamese.


Which war did the US fight in southeast Asia in the 1960s and the 1970s?

North Vietnam=Air War South Vietnam=Ground & Riverine War


What country did the US fight in a war in the 1960s-70s?

The nation of North Vietnam (which no longer exists...it's called Vietnam today). The country that the US was allied to, South Vietnam, doesn't exist either...it was consumed by North Vietnam. The official name of SOUTH Vietnam was the "Republic of South Vietnam."


Why did the US troops join Vietnam?

To fight communism. To stop a communist nation (North Vietnam) from taking over a non-communist country (SOUTH Vietnam).


Which side was the US fighting on in Vietnam the north or the south?

South Vietnam


Who did south Vietnam fight against when the US sent troops to help?

North VN vs South VN; US helped the South.


How did the US government reacted to North Vietnam Army invasion of South Vietnam?

The US helped South Vietnam with the South's blessing; the North was deciding if they should fight just the Southerners, or the US too. In the end, the North fought them both.


What was the main reason the US helped south Vietnam fight against north Vietnam?

The US helped in order to stop the spread of Communism into another nation and it was Viet Nam.


Where did the north and south begin to fight?

1. US Civil War-North fought to keep the union together. 2. Vietnam War-North fought to re-unite with the south.


Where do north Vietnam and south Vietnam stand relationship wise?

There IS no North and South Vietnam, only Vietnam. After the US withdrew combat forces from South Vietnam, North Vietnam violated the peace agreement, invaded and conquered South Vietnam. Game over.