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After World War 2, the French went back to Vietnam (formerly their territory) in an attempt to reclaim it, but the Soviets had already taken North Vietnam.

The Soviets helped establish Northern Vietnam, and left it to run itself. The French claimed South Vietnam, leading to a struggle between the two countries. The French battled North Vietnam on multiple occasions, but ultimately gave up.

The U.S entered Vietnam in order to prevent North Vietnam from invading South Vietnam, but North Vietnam had the majority of support. While the North Vietnamese Army invaded from the North, Vietnamese insurgents (Viet Cong) used guerilla tactics in South Vietnam to disrupt U.S/NATO operations.

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How long was us invoved in Vietnam?

War in RVN (South Vietnam) since 1955. War with North Vietnam since 1964.


What two countries were majorly invoved in the Vietnam war?

The US and North Vietnam. US jets bombed the north; the north shot them down. (Back and forth; back and forth).


Why was the US reluctant to be involved in the Bosnian conflict?

Many politicans compared Bosnia to Vietnam.


What issues did the US hope to end with renewed relations with China?

the conflict in North Vietnam.


What was unique about the outcome of the Vietnam conflict?

First US war in which an enemy country (nation) won.

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How long was us invoved in Vietnam?

War in RVN (South Vietnam) since 1955. War with North Vietnam since 1964.


What two countries were majorly invoved in the Vietnam war?

The US and North Vietnam. US jets bombed the north; the north shot them down. (Back and forth; back and forth).


Why is the conflict in Iraq similar to the conflict in Vietnam?

The US is NOT at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.


The name of the Vietnam government during the Vietnam conflict?

Presuming you mean the government supported by the US: The Republic of South Vietnam.


What US action in Vietnam conflict were the students protesting at Kent state in 1970?

There was a massicure somewhere in Vietnam.


What issues did the united States hope to end with renewed relations with china?

the conflict in North Vietnam


When and how did US get invoved in World War 1?

1917


What is the conflict and compromise of the Vietnam War?

US military policy and civilian protests.


Which conflict did the US become involved in shortly after WW2?

The Cold War, then Vietnam.


What are the effects of the conflict on the world in the Vietnam war?

The Vietnam War demonstrated to the world, that the US would make a stand against communist aggression. The loss of South Vietnam was a temporary blow to US morale.


Why did the US enter the Vietnam Conflict?

The common answer was to end the spread of Communism into Southeast Asia.


Did the us win the Vietnam conflict?

We never won. The North Vietnamese Army won.