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the Vietnam War was not an American war. we got in it to fight off communism. and the vietcong and north vietnamese worked together to fight us, and south vietnamese were hardly using their army to fight, they were letting us do all of it. and Americans didnt want to go die for a lost cause.
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Were American Mormons drafted in the Vietnam war?
Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) were not exempt from the draft and many served in the Vietnam War. Some young Mormon men were allowed temporary deferments so that they could serve as missionaries, but once their two year mission service was over, they were again entered into the draft.
Who were the two critics of the Vietnam war?
There was only one "Public" criticism of the war and that was the military draft. Had NOT the draft been so heavily conducted, protests would have been LESS intense, resulting in far less participation/and anti-war protests/and criticisms of the war. Out of sight=Out of mind. The military draft kept the war in people's MIND's.
Why did Rosa Parks encounter opposition?
she did not won't to give her seat up because she had so much courage
How did viet cong gain so much power in south Vietnam?
Because of there stealth.
What would you do if you have been drafted to the Vietnam War?
Well you simply follow the directions you are given by the government or else you will be sentenced to jail.
Some Americans who protested the Vietnam war did so by burning there?
draft cards
Why did the Vietnam war cause so much tension in the Us?
Few people heard of the place, let alone cared about it...until that draft notice came in the US Mail!
What years was the military draft in effect?
During WWII and Vietnam. Yes, during WWII and the Vietnam War, but to be more general, the military draft is used whenever the U.S. does not have enough voluntary recruits (meaning, when there are not enough volunteers). So, it could be argued that the military draft is used to "force" people into the army to defend their country. It has not been employed since the early 1970's.
When shall all men register for the selective service?
It used to be 18 years old. But today there is on Draft in the USA, so no registration is required. Vietnam was the last war to use the draft in the USA.
When and why was the Vietnam War so hectic?
If it wasn't for the draft; then the protests might not have been so intense. If the protests hadn't been so intense, there WOULD have been LESS hectic times.
Why was Muhammad Ali stripped of his world heavy weight boxing title in 1967?
He refused the US draft in the Vietnam conflict.
How did the vietnam's get troops for the Vietnam war?
By Vietnam's I suppose you mean the North Vietnamese and Vietcong? Well they were a Guerrilla Warfighter so they mainly were volunteers to stop the invading US. And so they could start there decent towards South Vietnam.
What did Amenhotep do that caused so much opposition from Egyptian priests?
he made slaves
Were American Mormons drafted in the Vietnam war?
Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) were not exempt from the draft and many served in the Vietnam War. Some young Mormon men were allowed temporary deferments so that they could serve as missionaries, but once their two year mission service was over, they were again entered into the draft.
How many drafties dided in the Vietnam war?
there were no soldiers drafted to vietnam.you're Wrong!!!you don't even know what you are talking about ther were TOO soldiers drafted to Vietnam!!! I'm just trying to find some info so just give it to me, NOW!!!there were 9 million US soldiers draftedI am not sure about those answers, but according to the History Channel:"2/3 of the men who served in Vietnam were volunteers. 2/3 of the men who served in World War II were drafted. [Westmoreland] Approximately 70% of those killed were volunteers. [McCaffrey] Many men volunteered for the draft so even some of the draftees were actually volunteers."To find out more: http://www.vhfcn.org/stats.htm
How did the opinion change for the Vietnam war in the early 1970's?
Word had reached the public that the draft was winding down; so the pressure was off of the US Citizens. The draft expired in 1971, but was extended for two more years by Nixon, then finally ended in 74/75.
Who were the two critics of the Vietnam war?
There was only one "Public" criticism of the war and that was the military draft. Had NOT the draft been so heavily conducted, protests would have been LESS intense, resulting in far less participation/and anti-war protests/and criticisms of the war. Out of sight=Out of mind. The military draft kept the war in people's MIND's.
