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In 1965 President Johnson did not send 22,000 marines to combat communism. He sent 42,000 Marines to Dominican Republic to destroy a legitimate government, that had nothing to do with Communism.
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Who ordered combat troops to Vietnam?
President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered combat troops to Vietnam in 1965. This decision followed the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, where U.S. naval vessels were attacked, prompting Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Johnson aimed to escalate U.S. involvement to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, leading to a significant increase in American military presence in the region.
Does the marines or army put women in combat. And what jobs can we do in combat?
Yes they do and they do almost all jobs that males do. EG field medics
Are the US marines one of the best battlefield tested soldiers in the world?
Yes , US Marines are among the most battle hardened because of their extensive exposure to combat in a wide variety of wars .
How did the presidents of the 1960s influenced policy on Vietnam?
Dwight Eisenhower, president from 1953-1961, sent financial aid to South Vietnam. John Kennedy, president from 1961-1963, sent military advisers. Lyndon Johnson, president from 1963-1969, sent combat troops. Richard Nixon, president from 1969-1974, escalated it by bombing Cambodia. The war finally ended in 1975.
How did Lyndon Johnson make an impact on the Vietnam War?
LBJ escalated bombing used more AirCav and Airborne rangers from the original deployment plan. He got China to reduce some supplies shipments and got the Phathet Lao involved. Thai could be used a Police in Hanoi which didn't annoy the Vietcong too much. Defoliation helped w/napalm. It went a little south with crossing into Cambodia.
What was John Kennedy's first act as president to combat communism?
deploy combat troops to vietnam
Why did president eisenhower want to use covert operations to combat the spread of communism?
President Eisenhower want to use covert operations to combat the spread of communism because he was convinced that if he pushed the Soviets to the point of war they would back down.
Who was the president when the U.S became actively involved in Vietnam combat?
Lyndon Johnson.
What is the first branch of service into combat?
Usually marines ground combat.
Who ordered combat troops to Vietnam?
President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered combat troops to Vietnam in 1965. This decision followed the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, where U.S. naval vessels were attacked, prompting Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Johnson aimed to escalate U.S. involvement to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, leading to a significant increase in American military presence in the region.
How long do marines last in combat?
Forever.
Which is more qualified the in combat the marines or army?
the marines because if u play cod4 the marines are skilled butt in mw2 the army is not well skilled
Does the marines have combat medics?
No - Navy personnel fill that role.
How do marines train in Camp Pendlton?
Camp Pendleton is a combat training base. Please note "COMBAT TRAINING".
Why does the US feel it needs to combat Communism?
because yes
Can a person with flat feet join the Marines branch of the military?
Not in combat roles.
Name the Kennedy plan which helped nations combat communism?
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