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Americans went to Vietnam because of a popular political belief known as the domino effect. Many at the time thought that if one country was allowed to fall to the communists, country after country would fall, and eventually the United States.

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What did not occur as a result of technological advancemennts made during world war 2?

True peace did not occur due to the technological advances and the development of the atomic bomb. The Cold War started before World War 2 ever ended. It also did not create tanks good enough to go against the Panzer tanks. It did not assuage Hitler nor did it stop the Japanese until Hirohito physically saw the damage of the two cities. It did not save enough lives medically. More technological advances were made in medicine, science, war manufacturing so that the war was better in Viet Nam. They had learned to develop the Jet better and smarter missiles to get direct hits. They were able to save more lives in Viet Nam (especially with the advance of the helicopter designed to pick up injured troopers).


Was the Willys MB US Army Jeep used in the Vietnam war?

I don't think so. My experience in Viet Nam we only had the M151 series jeep. There was the initial M151 then the M151A1 and eventually the M151A2. I maintained this series of Jeep until the active Army decided to go to the current 991 series HUMMV. I do miss the jeep, even after 20 years of being retired!


Sgli during Vietnam?

Is this that insurance for when a servicemen was killed in the line of duty? If so, it was about $15,000 per man during the Viet War.


How does Communist relate to the Cold War?

America didn't trust Russia because they were communist. both Russia and America were in a time of distrust with each other, thinking they may go to war. this time was called the "cold war"


Why didn't America go to war with Russia after World War 2?

No good enough reason to go to war, besides it would have most likely caused WW3, the last thing the world needed.

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When can Justin Bieber go to Vietnam?

Never why would he go to viet nam


What was a one failure of Dwight David Eisonhower?

In my opinion, it was that he signed a deal with the French that if they left Viet Nam that the United States would go in. This leads to the Viet Nam war a few years later.


How is the weather in Asia continent?

It depends where you go for example in south viet nam it is around 30 degrees most of the time in the north it will be in the 20 degrees


How do you find information on a dead family member who served during Vietnam if you only know the first name and have a picture of him?

Go to the web site of the National Archives. It will be pretty hard without a last name. Another possibility is to look at the Viet Nam Vets sites. Some of them may be able to help with identification of units and locations from photographs for Viet Nam and uniforms.


Why did US dislike Ho Chi Minh?

Guess what, I'm one of those people. Ho Chi Minh is a cruel, cruel man, he killed his own people in many tragic ways. Just saying that is getting me mad. He lived in the Northern part of Viet Nam but wanted to take over the Southern part of Viet Nam, that's where I used to live. But doesn't that sound so stupid? We lived in the same country but why does he wanted to fight for land? The people in the Northern part were super strong, but our people were not afraid, they risks their lives to save their families. Ho Chi Minh Killed everyone that was in his way, even old people and children, you should see some of the movies about the Viet Nam war, when Ho Chi Minh kill old womans because they don't want him to take away their kids and grandkids. Sadly, the Viet Nam war ended and Ho Chi Minh won. Now Viet Nam is under the control of the people in Northern part, which means is under the control of Ho Chi Minh. Even though he's dead but his powers are still strong. People in Viet Nam honor him for that and Southern people were forced to honor him or else they'll go to jail or even get kill. So now only the Northern people get to be presidents and can do anything they want, like take money and houses and maybe even families, my grandma was forced to give away her house so she have to hire a lawyer and fight for her old house for many years. That's why so many Vietnamese are in USA now, including my family, too.


Who are we about to go to war with?

who is America about to go to war with


What were the feelings of soldiers at war?

For Nam: Just do your time (drafted for two years), then go home; that was the attitude.


What nicknames does Leonardo Nam go by?

Leonardo Nam goes by Leo.


What nicknames does Caroline Nam go by?

Caroline Nam goes by Sparky, and Mulan.


What did not occur as a result of technological advancemennts made during world war 2?

True peace did not occur due to the technological advances and the development of the atomic bomb. The Cold War started before World War 2 ever ended. It also did not create tanks good enough to go against the Panzer tanks. It did not assuage Hitler nor did it stop the Japanese until Hirohito physically saw the damage of the two cities. It did not save enough lives medically. More technological advances were made in medicine, science, war manufacturing so that the war was better in Viet Nam. They had learned to develop the Jet better and smarter missiles to get direct hits. They were able to save more lives in Viet Nam (especially with the advance of the helicopter designed to pick up injured troopers).


Who did America go to war with in the Korean war?

Korea maybe?


Why did New Zealand go to Vietnam to fight?

New Zeeland - along with South Viet Nam, Australia, Philippines, and other countries were members of the South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), with a covenant to defend member nations against foreign aggression.