because of the tactics that the Vietcong were using against American soldiers. They were underground most of the time to get hospitality, food, sleep and making plans. This was a war where the USA weren't wanted (by the country - Vietnam)
Our army at the time was mainly trained for urban warfare,meaning cities or towns like the cites in the Middle East. Vietnam was in the jungle and our troops were constantly being ambushed and the viet cong knew the land far more better then out troops.
Air war-North Vietnam Ground war-South Vietnam
The "Air War" was fought over North Vietnam. The "Ground War" was fought in South Vietnam.
North Vietnam=Air War South Vietnam=Ground & Riverine War
No, as far as putting troops on the ground,however they where part of NATO
Of course! Everybody has to fight the Vietnam War because they wanted to stop the Battle and they have to show some guts to fight in the Vietnam War.
Plenty of US Servicemen of Irish descent fought in the war, but Ireland did not fight in the Vietnam War.
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
Air war North Vietnam. Ground war South Vietnam.
Many who didn't have to fight the war, were for it. Many who had to fight the war, were against it.
Vietnam War
We fought France>
To fight communism.