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1. Could not invade NORTH Vietnam (what good would this have done anyway?)

2. Could not use nuclear weapons (what good would this have done anyway?)

3. Could not isolate the war from re-supply

4. Ultimately, it wasn't a war. It was the need to suppress a popular rebellion and permanently govern an a resentful and hostile colony. This was not in keeping with what we thought being American was all about.
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How did Walter Cronkite's proclaimation that the Vietnam War was unwinnable affect politics?

There is no winner in WAR. People die. Politicians lie and soldiers die.


How did Walter cronkites proclamation that the Vietnam war was unwinnable affect politics?

Walter Cronkite's proclamation that the Vietnam War was unwinnable significantly shifted public opinion and political dynamics in the United States. As a trusted news anchor, his statement challenged the government's optimistic portrayal of the war, leading many Americans to question the administration's policies. This shift contributed to growing anti-war sentiment and pressure on political leaders to seek a resolution, ultimately influencing the decision to de-escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Cronkite's comments underscored the impact of media on public perception and political discourse during that era.


Why did American criticism over involvement in the Vietnam war increase?

American criticism of the Vietnam War increased due to several factors, including the rising number of American casualties, the graphic media coverage that brought the brutal realities of war into people's living rooms, and the perception that the war was unwinnable. Additionally, the release of information such as the Pentagon Papers revealed government deception about the war's progress and objectives, fueling public distrust. The anti-war movement gained momentum as more Americans questioned the morality and justification of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.


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.

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Why did the US pullout of Vietnam war?

Because it was an unwinnable war. They didn't pull out they were defeated and ran.


Why did the US withdrawl from Vietnam?

Unwinnable and a quagmire.


How did Walter Cronkite's proclaimation that the Vietnam War was unwinnable affect politics?

There is no winner in WAR. People die. Politicians lie and soldiers die.


Why was it considered the worst war ever fought by Americans?

Vietnam was too long, too costly, and without widening the war with Laos and Cambodia and risking a fight with the Red Chinese or Soviet Union (as did happen in Korea)...the war was unwinnable.


What were Kennedy's reasons for going into Vietnam?

As north Vietnam invaded South Vietnam, and the city of Saigon, so Kennedy sent troops to fight the Ho Chi min army. A growing body of evidence shows he planned to withdraw from Vietnam, realizing that the liberation movement in Vietnam was too strong and that U.S. interests would not be served by a long protracted and unwinnable war.


What is United Kingdom's current happenings?

Fighting an unwinnable war in Afghanistan.


Which was the most effective in leading the American public to conclude that the war was unwinnable?

tet offensive / living-room war


Why did American criticism over involvement in the Vietnam war increase?

American criticism of the Vietnam War increased due to several factors, including the rising number of American casualties, the graphic media coverage that brought the brutal realities of war into people's living rooms, and the perception that the war was unwinnable. Additionally, the release of information such as the Pentagon Papers revealed government deception about the war's progress and objectives, fueling public distrust. The anti-war movement gained momentum as more Americans questioned the morality and justification of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.


Is it possible to win an unwinnable Freecell game?

No, it is not possible to win an unwinnable Freecell game.


Is it possible to win unwinnable Freecell games?

No, it is not possible to win unwinnable Freecell games.


Did John F. Kennedy want war with Vietnam?

He wanted a "special war" to be fought with "special forces." This was the era of nuclear weapons...wars had to be fought with precision now...but he was assassinated; so we went back to the WWII style of fighting.


Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?

Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!