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How did the get offensive damage American morale?
The Tet Offensive in 1968 significantly damaged American morale by contradicting the optimistic narratives presented by U.S. officials regarding the progress of the Vietnam War. The scale and intensity of the coordinated attacks by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces shocked the American public, revealing that the enemy was far more capable than previously thought. This stark reality undermined trust in the government and fueled anti-war sentiments, leading to increased protests and a growing desire to withdraw from Vietnam. Ultimately, the offensive marked a turning point in public perception, shifting from support for the war to widespread disillusionment.
What location did Admiral Nimitz's fleet ambush and severely damage the Japanese fleet at by stopping the Japanese offensive in the Pacific?
Battle Of Midway
Why did the Vietnam war matter?
The Vietnam war mattered because that was a time period when most countries in Asia were becoming more and more communist. normally, when a country becomes communist, the neighboring countries will also become communist. that is called the domino effect. North Vietnam not only wanted to spread communism, but completely annex South Vietnam. countries such as United States of America did not want that to happen. As you see, North Vietnam annexed South Vietnam because America could not fight anymore. the population was turning against them and could not fight an invisible enemy.
What affects did Vietnam have on civielans?
The impact was the same as in most wars; getting caught up in it, as well as the hardships of no medical care, food, housing (shelter), transportation, education, churches, etc. The ONLY added feature to Vietnam was the Viet Cong guerilla, who often took shelter in civilians homes; and since they often didn't wear uniforms (as did the NVA) local civilians often had to do some fast talking to US/Allied Forces in convincing us that they were NOT "VC". Especially if we found evidence indicating that communists guerillas (VC) had been there previously. The greatest fear of any local civilian in SOUTH Vietnam was being accused of being "VC". They feared execution on the spot, if South Viet authorities were present (to do the executing). In many cases that fear was unfounded, but it was known to happen, as seen on TV during the TET offensive of '68.
Who were the Japanese suicide piolites who tried to crash into American ships in World War 2?
They were called Kamikazi pilots. They did sink around 28 American ships and damage many more during the Okinawa campaign.
How did the get offensive damage American morale?
The Tet Offensive in 1968 significantly damaged American morale by contradicting the optimistic narratives presented by U.S. officials regarding the progress of the Vietnam War. The scale and intensity of the coordinated attacks by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces shocked the American public, revealing that the enemy was far more capable than previously thought. This stark reality undermined trust in the government and fueled anti-war sentiments, leading to increased protests and a growing desire to withdraw from Vietnam. Ultimately, the offensive marked a turning point in public perception, shifting from support for the war to widespread disillusionment.
When was the term collateral damage first used?
Probably Vietnam
Did Australian soldiers get compensation for mental damage in the Vietnam war?
yes
What was the long term damage to the US as a result of events such as the Vietnam War and Watergate?
The Vietnam Syndrome (a nation wide lack of confidence).
How did US intervention in Vietnam have an affect on civilians and villagers in South Vietnam and Cambodia?
I'm not an expert in this area. But to my understanding, the Vietnam War created divisions between the American popluation and the government. People could see for the first time the devastation caused by war, and this put a massive pressure on future governments for peace and an end to American involvement in future international disputes. The American government was also deeply shocked by the proceedings in Vietnam. The infamous Tet Offensive (where the Vietcong attacked and took over approximately 100 towns and cities across South Vietnam), was seen as a military embarrasment and provided further pressure for the American army to stay out of future disputes. In South Vietnam, untold damage was done to the Vietnamese economy, infrastructure and the rainforests. Vietnam went from becoming a major exporter of rice to a country that could hardly feed it's own people. Also, due to American tactics such as "Operation Ranch-Hand" which used chemicals such as Agent Orange to defoliate the rainforests, vast areas of natural resources became useless. This further decreased South Vietnam's ability to provide for itself and recover from the war. Even though after the war, South Vietnam did eventually be defeated by the Communists, it remained very weak and therefore no longer any real threat to the US itself.
How much damage in dollars was done in Vietnam war?
$2.95 special 2 for 5
What was the highpoint of the Vietnam war?
The major troop build-up for the Vietnam war began in the fall of 1965. Although there were several significant campaigns in the years following, when North Vietnam launched an aggressive offensive throughout South Vietnam on the 30th of January, 1968, what was known as the "TET Offensive" became a watershed event in the course of the war. Enemy forces gained entry to the American Embassy compound, and even entered the embassy itself. Much farther north in the old imperial city of Hue, an entire regiment of North Vietnamese troops entered and successfully occupied the large university town and boyhood home of North Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh for over three weeks. Shortly after the streets of Hue were cleared of the insurgents, highly respected CBS newsman Walter Cronkite did his CBS news broadcast from Hue, declaring that the offensive was a major defeat for the U.S. military. That report galvanized public sentiment against the war, causing Congress to pull in the reins on financing the war effort. The final contingent of U.S. forces departed South Vietnam in April, 1973 - and the country fell to North Vietnamese forces two years later. The irony is that the North Vietnamese plan to generate a major anti-South Vietnamese government uprising in each province of the south with the TET offensive failed, and a very large number of North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC) combatants were killed in that offensive, causing significant damage to the north's military abilities.
What was done by the US to repair the damage done to the poorly treated Vietnam veterans?
They built a monument in Washington DC.
Why did President Nixon try to stop The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon Papers?
President Nixon tried to stop The New York Times from publishing the Pentagon Papers in order to prevent the public from learning about the government's involvement and decisions in the Vietnam War, as the documents revealed classified information that could damage the reputation of the administration and affect public opinion. Nixon believed that the disclosure would undermine national security and his administration's credibility.
Which President is credited with increasing the minimum wage during the early 1960s?
Lyndon Johnson lobbied for several increases in the minimum wage. Business interests tried to stop the increases and said they would damage the economy and cause unemployment, but no such results occurred. The economy was in excellent condition in 1968 despite the spending on the Vietnam war and high tax rates.
Why was Vietnam veterans honored?
Fifty two thousand died to defend the United States and many are still hurting from physical and emotional damage from the war. Go to your local VA hospital and sit and talk to some of the men there. They deserve a wall and much more from the American government.
What damage did the city have after the bombing?
If the question is referring to the capital of North Vietnam, Hanoi, only targets of military value were struck. Although there was much civilian damage, the primary targets received the brunt of the air strikes.
