Why did the US soldiers first go to Vietnam in 1961?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

GIs first went to Vietnam in 1954 under President Eisenhower's administration to assess the situation, the first US servicemen to die there occurred in the 50's. Kennedy sent the Green Beret there in '61/'62. To bolster the anti-communist forces.

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How many us soldiers died in the first five years of the Vietnam war?

From 1961 to 1965, there were approximately 1,864 dead US Servicemen, 7,337 wounded, and 18 missing in action.

When did the US first send troops to Vietnam and when was a ceasefire signed?

1961

How many US soldiers first went to the Vietnam War?

President Eisenhower sent US Military Advisers to South Vietnam in 1955.

How many us soldiers died in vietnam?

A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!

HOW MANY US SOLDIERS WERE KILLED IN THE VIETNAM WAR?

About 38,209 US soldiers were killed in Vietnam. The other dead 20,000 men were Airmen, Marines, and Sailors.

How were soldiers deployed to Vietnam?

Legends says that US used Extensive Helicopters to deploy its soldiers in tough terrain of Vietnam.

Why did the US offer help to south Vietnam in 1961?

The US offered to help south Vietnam in 1961 to help Vietnam preserve its independence from the North. It was during the Cold War, and the US was fighting Communist Russia across the world.

Why did the us send in soldiers to Vietnam?

To fight communism.

Did north Vietnam torture us soldiers in the war?

How many us soldiers missing in Vietnam?

all

Was alcohol avilabel to us soilders in Vietnam war?

Yes alcohol was available to US soldiers during Vietnam.

Are there any US Soldiers in Vietnam in 2008?

Vietnam is a communist country. US forces are not allowed there. However, US veterans visit Vietnam as tourists every year.

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