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From a policy perspective, the military in America has always been subordinate to the civil government. Thus, military policy is always set by civilians in the US. A significant, though not the most important, reason for this is that military leaders may be inclined to win at the cost of regional or worldwide political and diplomatic stability.
The question should actually be reversed; "Why do military leaders think they can make foreign policy decisions."
The main purpose for civilian control of the military, of course, is that countries with an independent, or worse yet, dominant military, nearly always experience prolonged periods of coup de tat and Dictatorship.
As to the specifics of the Vietnam War and the anti-war movement, private citizens elect the civil government that gives the military it's orders. The civil government ordered the military to fight a war that was unpopular. Private citizens expressed their opposition to the war. Since the government answer to the citizens, it eventually did what they wanted.
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Can civilians fight soldiers?
No. That is war.
Do reporters in a war have to fight if they are needed?
Civilians are not required to fight. It's not their job. In fact, it might be a violation of the rules of war.
Did people who didn't fight in the revolutionary war die?
Of course. Everyone dies, eventually. What I think you mean, though, is "did non-combatants" (civilians) in the Revolutionary War die. Yes, they did . . . a few here and there.
How were civilians treated by Germany in World War 2?
Civilians were treated extremely roughly; Even German citizens. In fact, those who didn't fight, or didn't want to fight, were subject to immediate execution, no matter if they were women, old men, or even children.
What were soldiers ideas on targeting civilians during world war 2?
Generally, they didn't target civilians. The Nazi did, but allied forces didn't . Civilians in war are often considered just a product of war.
Can civilians fight soldiers?
No. That is war.
Do reporters in a war have to fight if they are needed?
Civilians are not required to fight. It's not their job. In fact, it might be a violation of the rules of war.
In what battle did Japanese civilians fight in World War 2?
The battle of Okinawa.
Did people who didn't fight in the revolutionary war die?
Of course. Everyone dies, eventually. What I think you mean, though, is "did non-combatants" (civilians) in the Revolutionary War die. Yes, they did . . . a few here and there.
What were a group of civilians trained to fight in a emergency?
A group of civilians trianed to fight in emergencies is called Militia.
What were a group of civilians trained to fight in emergancies called?
A group of civilians trianed to fight in emergencies is called Militia.
Why were civilians so important to the war effort?
Civilians were used as labor in both wars. Mass production of arms and other military items were need in both WW1 and WW2. Civilians would work in factories and make the items the war needed while soldiers went off to fight.
What do you call a group of civilians trained to fight in an emergency?
A group of civilians trained to fight in emergencies are known as militias or reserves.
How were civilians treated by Germany in World War 2?
Civilians were treated extremely roughly; Even German citizens. In fact, those who didn't fight, or didn't want to fight, were subject to immediate execution, no matter if they were women, old men, or even children.
What is the importance of the Militia?
They were civilians trained to fight in emergencies
How did world war 2 affect civilians and soldiers?
how did world war 2 affect the civilians and the soldiers
What were soldiers ideas on targeting civilians during world war 2?
Generally, they didn't target civilians. The Nazi did, but allied forces didn't . Civilians in war are often considered just a product of war.
