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For the United States, it is different because it is the only war we lost (in that the enemy actually conquered the country) and it was the US's longest war depending upon who you are listening to, from the 1950's to 1975, or 1961 thru 1973, etc. As far as returning servicemen being treated harshly by their own countrymen (citizens), Vietnam DID stand out as being different for that reason too. However, the Vietnam War may not be alone in that department. During the US Civil War 1861-1865, returning Confederate soldiers (true, they were NOT US Soldiers, they were confederate soldiers, but Americans none the less) were blamed by their own countrymen (citizens) for losing the war, and were treated harshly by the people from the northeren states as "traitors". Confederates (Rebels) and Union (Yankees) men were re-united as fellow Americans and one nation during the Spanish American War of 1898, in which the wounds from the Civil War were considered healed, when former Rebels and Yankees fought together side by side against Spain in 1898. They, together, returned home to parades and a welcome home coming, together as a united people. In 1991, President Bush (Senior) announced to the world (we) America had defeated "the Vietnam Syndrome", when our victorious US troops paraded home from their successful campaign against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. America was again united as a one people.
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∙ 12y agoThe Vietnam war is different from other wars because the war was all about the north and South Vietnam. One was republic and one was communist. So the u.s. signed a treaty to end the fighting with north Vietnam.
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∙ 15y agoIt was a long war.
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Why is the Vietnam war not conceidered an official war?
Neither the Civil War nor the Vietnam War were declared wars.
What wars has Thailand been in?
The vietnam war
What is different between the Vietnam war and the wars you are in today?
One key difference between the Vietnam War and the wars of today is the nature of the conflict. The Vietnam War was a conventional war fought between two nations, whereas the wars today are primarily asymmetrical, involving non-state actors and insurgent groups. Additionally, the Vietnam War was marked by widespread public opposition and protests, which is not as prevalent in the wars of today.
How was the Vietnam war similar to the other wars fought?
Similar to WWII in that Vietnam had newly created Airmobile Divisions, whereas WWII had newly created Airborne Divisions. Both WWII and Vietnam had mass assortments of different types of aircraft. Similiar to the Civil War, as both were un-declared wars fought between north and south armies. Both wars had large amounts of draft dodgers. Both wars had an assassinated US president; both wars had a vice president named Johnson assume the presidency.
What are some connections between the Vietnam and Iraq wars?
None. The US is not at war with Iraq. In Vietnam, the US was at war with North Vietnam.
Why were the war tactics in the Vietnam war different to other wars?
Wars prior to Vietnam were ground taking wars (territorial gains). Vietnam was a body count war-a war of attrition.
How were the Korean and Vietnam wars different?
Communist forces gained more territory because of the Vietnam war, but not as a result of the Korean War :) -Apex-
What was the difference between the Vietnam war and other wars the US fought in?
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What two wars occured during the cold war?
The Cold War resulted in the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Why is the Vietnam war not conceidered an official war?
Neither the Civil War nor the Vietnam War were declared wars.
What was the experience of the troops who were involved in the Vietnam War?
The same for most wars. Just the return home was different.
What happened to some soldiers marriages in the Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War, was no different from past wars (US Civil War, WW1, WW2, Korean War, etc). Some marriages survived, some marriages did not.
Between the wars of Iraq and Vietnam?
The US is not at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
Why was the Vietnam war called the cold war?
Vietnam was a shooting war (a hot war). A cold war is a NON-shooting war; a cold war is a "stand-off" between two (or more) adversaries. Technically, Vietnam, being part of the cold war...communism verses the free world...the Vietnam War was a "Hot BATTLE" of the cold war.
What wars has Thailand been in?
The vietnam war
How is the Cold War different from other wars Ex World War 2 and the Revolutionary War?
The cold war included no actual combat. It was fought with threats of nuclear warfare. Also fought with "proxy" wars. (Vietnam and Korea) The soviets supported North Korea, and the US supported South Korea. These were wars fought between the two countries through other countries.
What is different between the Vietnam war and the wars you are in today?
One key difference between the Vietnam War and the wars of today is the nature of the conflict. The Vietnam War was a conventional war fought between two nations, whereas the wars today are primarily asymmetrical, involving non-state actors and insurgent groups. Additionally, the Vietnam War was marked by widespread public opposition and protests, which is not as prevalent in the wars of today.
