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Forward defence in the Vietnam War. This was when Australia moved there defence forward, effectively becoming attacking, so that they wouldn't be defending in there own country, they would be defending somewhere else. This method of defence basically gave Australia more time, and wiped out a few 100 communists
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When did the Vietnam War take place?
French Occupation 1954-1959 U.S. Assistance 1959-1973 Major U.S. involvement 1965-1972 South Vietnam's own defense 1973-1975
How did congress stop the president from having complete control over the vietnam war?
By not declaring war, but simply passing a resolution of 'support,' and by limiting the funding for Defense appropriations.
What are major characteristics of the Vietnam war?
Air war over North Vietnam. Ground war in South Vietnam; Riverine war in South Vietnam.
Did France loose the Vietnam war?
Yes. Vietnam was a French colony. They lost a Vietnam War and were thrown out of Vietnam before America tried to win a war in Vietnam. America also lost a Vietnam War.
When was the first war covered on TV?
The Vietnam war from 1959 to 1975.
Foward defense - Vietnam war?
Strategically, stopping the communists in Vietnam would be a forward defence; fighting the communists in California would be a home defense. Tactically, engaging the enemy forward of headquarters/main defense/main body.
Who was Robert McNamara?
US Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War.
Who was the secretary of defense during the Vietnam war?
Robert McNamara.
What economic impact did the war of Vietnam have on the US?
Larger defense budget.
What economic impacts did the Vietnam war have on America?
Large defense budget.
How did the Vietnam war keep the us healthy?
Employment in the defense industry.
What war did the US fight in the 60's?
{| |- | The US involvement in Vietnam began in the 60's. The French had been involved in the war for a long time. Vietnam War went forward for a decade. |}
What were the economic ramifications or issues of the Vietnam War?
Priority went to national defense projects.
What are some economic factors of the Vietnam war?
Defense related employment was quite common.
What medals did William Michael Coomes receive during his time in the Vietnam War?
purple heart, good conduct, national defense, Vietnam service, Vietnam campaign
Who was the US secretary of Defense when Vietnam war began to escalate?
Robert McNamara was Secretary of Defense during the main build-up with President Johnson.
What was Russia's involvement in Vietnam?
They supplied much of the war material and air defense facilities and aviation training.
