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At the height of the war there were approximately 500,000 US Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Coast Guardsmen in Vietnam.

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How many American soldiers have been sent to Iraq war?

1200 troops Since 2003 the US has sent approximately 500,000 to 750,000 soldiers between all 4 Branches over to Iraq, Now at no time has there been over 220,000 American Soldiers in Iraq at 1 time. That number is a rough total over the last 7 years and not 1 number sent over night.


Did Turkey have troops fighting in Vietnam?

No. Turkey was not involved in the Vietnam War. However, Turkey did contribute soldiers to the Korean War (which made that war the first time that Turks and Greeks fought on the same side in any conflict).


When the soldiers returned from Vietnam what did Americans do for the first time in history apex?

When soldiers returned from Vietnam, Americans engaged in widespread protests against the war, marking a significant cultural shift. For the first time in history, many veterans faced hostility rather than a warm welcome, reflecting the deep divisions in society over the conflict. This period also saw the emergence of movements advocating for veterans' rights and mental health support, as the nation grappled with the aftermath of the war.


When were American soldiers drafted?

First time US Civil War, last time Vietnam War. In between: WWI, WWII, Korea. Revolutionary War, 1812 War, Mexican War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, and all post Vietnam military operations have been fought by US volunteers.


What was the out come of the Vietnam war?

The Vietnam War was the only time that the communists defeated an American supported free nation (South Vietnam).

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When the soldiers returned from Vietnam what did Americans do for the first time in history?

shunned the soldiers


How do us soldiers describe their time in the Vietnam war?

They just said, "I did my time."


How many soldiers are in the Vietnam military?

At the time of the Vietnam War their was about 2 million. Now their is roughly 760,000.


How many soldiers were deployed in the Vietnam War?

500,000 men were maintained in Vietnam during it's height. Rotations from the US maintained that level, allowing for 1 year rotations (one year tours, at least for the US Army). The half of a million men consisted of marines, soldiers, airmen, sailors, and Coast Guardsmen.


How many American soldiers have been sent to Iraq war?

1200 troops Since 2003 the US has sent approximately 500,000 to 750,000 soldiers between all 4 Branches over to Iraq, Now at no time has there been over 220,000 American Soldiers in Iraq at 1 time. That number is a rough total over the last 7 years and not 1 number sent over night.


How many times a soldier had to go to Vietnam?

The number of times a soldier was deployed to Vietnam varied depending on their branch of service, role, and the specific time period of the war. Some soldiers served multiple tours, with some returning for two or three deployments. However, the standard tour length was typically around one year. Overall, the experiences of soldiers in Vietnam were diverse, with some facing multiple deployments while others served only once.


How did American Soldiers face the coming to the Vietnam War?

Drafted men served for two years on active duty. They just did their time, and discharged.


How many combat jumps occurred in Vietnam?

i did a report a long time ago in school and researched this information. On average there were only about 35,000 combat soldiers in Vietnam, on the average. Which made up only about 10% of the total American soldiers in Vietnam. It takes alot of support personnel to take care of the logistics, administrative needs, and etc... for each combat soldier. The number of combat soldiers in Vietnam rose to approximately 50,000 combat soldiers during the Tet Offensive.


Did Turkey have troops fighting in Vietnam?

No. Turkey was not involved in the Vietnam War. However, Turkey did contribute soldiers to the Korean War (which made that war the first time that Turks and Greeks fought on the same side in any conflict).


The Biggest Number Ever?

infinity...there is no limit on numbers as with space and time


What is the historical context in The Man I killed by tim O'Brien?

The historical context of "The Man I Killed" is the Vietnam War, which took place from 1955 to 1975. During this time, American soldiers were deployed to fight in Vietnam against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. The story explores the psychological impact of war on soldiers, particularly regarding guilt and remorse for the violence they witnessed and participated in.


Why didn't British soldiers fight in Vietnam?

Because at that time the British Government knew it was an unjustified war (Unlike the British Govt. that was foolish enough to support the US in Iraq)