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Probably the most serious (major) first action taken by the US was first naval engagement by the US Navy destroyer USS Maddox in the Tonkin Gulf on 02 August 1964, as this would be the first of two events that would eventually (within a week) lead to direct war between North Vietnam and the United States.
America's first major "offensive" action would be the jet bombing (Operation Pierce Arrow) of North Vietnam's Navy Torpedo Boat base in North Vietnam; in retaliation for that naval battle in the Gulf.
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Why is the Vietnam war sometimes referred to as living-room war?
The Vietnam War was a part of the daily news where Americans often viewed the war on TV in their living-rooms .
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.
What is Vietnam classified as today?
Vietnam is referred to as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam is still considered a Socialist country, but since the war, they've adopted many Capitalistic practices.
What war was first the cold war or the Korean war?
The korean 'war', if officially considered a war, as opposed to a 'police action', would predate the vietnam war, which has also been referred to as a 'conflict'. Semantics aside, u.s. 'involvement' in korea predated u.s. 'involvement' in vietnam.
What is the Vietnam wall?
The official name of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. is the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial." It is also referred to as "the Wall." The figures of the servicemen by the Wall are called "The Three Servicemen." The memorial is different than most war memorials. It is not a memorial to the war but is a memorial to all who served in Vietnam, both dead and those still living.
What war took place in 1960s?
the Vietnam War
What was going on in the 1960's?
The Vietnam War, also referred to as the Second Indochina War, was going on in the 1960s. The war lasted from 1955 to 1975.
Why is the Vietnam war sometimes referred to as living-room war?
The Vietnam War was a part of the daily news where Americans often viewed the war on TV in their living-rooms .
Is Vietnam a war?
There was a Vietnam War, and it is also a country bordering China
Was the Vietnam actutally a war?
As I understand it, and being a Marine Corps Vet who served during that time, it was never declared a war. In the beginning it was referred to as a Police Action, but became better known as the "Vietnam Conflict." However, for those of us who served there, it was WAR!yes
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.
US Vietnam war?
The French Vietnam War was 1946-1954 (also known as the 1st Indochina War). The US Vietnam War was 1961-1973 (also known as the 2nd Indochina War).
Was communism an issue in the Vietnam war?
Yes. The enemy was referred to as "Reds" or "Commies."
What is Vietnam classified as today?
Vietnam is referred to as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam is still considered a Socialist country, but since the war, they've adopted many Capitalistic practices.
Was snipers used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as Sharpshooters.
Was a sniper used in the Civil War?
Yes, but unlike the Vietnam War, snipers in the Civil War were often referred to as "Sharpshooters."
First conflict to the Vietnam war?
The French fought the 1st Indochina War (1946-1954). (Also known as the French-Vietnam War). The US fought the 2nd Indochina War (1961-1973). (Also known as the US-Vietnam War)
