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Not far at all. I've talked to MANY ex-military veterans -- the opinion I've come to form over the years is that failure in Vietnam primarily is due to flawed politics and unclear directions given to commanders at the highest levels.
I'm not naive though. There are certainly more than their fair share of purely military failures at virtually all levels. But it is my belief that failure in Vietnam was due primarily to the politicians.
What else can I help you with?
Was the American failure in Vietnam a political or a military one?
It was definitely a military failure and this of cause means it was also a political failure (for the Americans).
What ways was the Vietnam war a failure for America?
It proved that a military Victory can (WILL BE) negated, trashed by political idiots
Why did the Vietnamese yet offensive mark a dramatic turning point in the war?
The Tet Offensive in 1968 marked a dramatic turning point in the Vietnam War because it shifted public perception in the United States regarding the war's progress. Despite being a military failure for North Vietnam, the scale and intensity of the coordinated attacks during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year shocked the American public and contradicted optimistic government claims about imminent victory. This shift led to increased anti-war sentiment and ultimately contributed to a reevaluation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, paving the way for a gradual withdrawal of American troops.
How did the Vietnam War effect to the crop failure in Vietnam?
Bomb craters tended to make swimming holes out of agricultural fields.
Why are Vietnam veterans so unappreciated?
People tend to shun associations with failure.
Was the American failure in Vietnam a political or a military one?
It was definitely a military failure and this of cause means it was also a political failure (for the Americans).
How is the Vietnam war seen today?
It is generally seen as an American failure in war.
What ways was the Vietnam war a failure for America?
It proved that a military Victory can (WILL BE) negated, trashed by political idiots
What was the worst American war failure?
The Vietnam War hands down. Those Vietcong are crazy.
American military involvement in Korea and Vietnam was an extension of what policy?
American military involvement in Korea and Vietnam was an extension of the policy of containment. This strategy aimed to prevent the spread of communism during the Cold War, particularly in Asia. The U.S. sought to support non-communist governments and prevent the domino effect of countries falling to communism, believing that a failure to act would lead to greater regional instability.
Why did the Vietnamese yet offensive mark a dramatic turning point in the war?
The Tet Offensive in 1968 marked a dramatic turning point in the Vietnam War because it shifted public perception in the United States regarding the war's progress. Despite being a military failure for North Vietnam, the scale and intensity of the coordinated attacks during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year shocked the American public and contradicted optimistic government claims about imminent victory. This shift led to increased anti-war sentiment and ultimately contributed to a reevaluation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, paving the way for a gradual withdrawal of American troops.
What was result of the Americas failure in Vietnam?
communism was not contained in Vietnam
What strategies did not work during the cold war?
Direct military intervention in south east Asia by the United States to curb the spread of communism failed. The most notable failure was Vietnam.
How did the Vietnam War effect to the crop failure in Vietnam?
Bomb craters tended to make swimming holes out of agricultural fields.
Was America successful in the Vietnam war?
If you were a Vietnamese nationalist, it would be regarded as a success.If you were pro-South Vietnam, it would be regarded as a failure.
What was the American purpose in Vietnam?
The American purpose in Vietnam was primarily to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, following the Cold War doctrine of containment. The U.S. aimed to support the South Vietnamese government against the communist North, believing that a failure to do so would lead to a "domino effect" where neighboring countries would also fall to communism. Additionally, the U.S. sought to maintain its credibility and influence in the region. Ultimately, the conflict became a complex struggle involving political, military, and social dimensions.
Why are Vietnam veterans so unappreciated?
People tend to shun associations with failure.
