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It was not the country. It was the "Cold War." Nearly any country threatened by the communists, was an "automatic" intervention by the US; Especially a "free" country that bordered a communist country...the stakes were almost always higher in those places, due to easier re-supply & reinforcements, as well as "domino theory" Propaganda if they were to succeed.
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What war happened in 1960?
The Vietnam War happened in the 1960's and throughout the 60's. The Vietnam War is considered to be one of the most pointless wars in US history.
Which wars were during the 60's?
The Vietnam War and the Cold War were during the 60's.
How many you u s veterans were killed in Vietnam war?
Over 58,000 US Servicemen were killed in the Vietnam War.
What was Vietnam War?
The Vietnam War was a terrible war throughout the 1960's and 1970's. It was located in Vietnam, in southeast Asia. This war was not declared a war until long after it had finished, but was officially a 'police action'. On many levels it tore the US apart: * Veterans were not given recognition * Protesters disrupted colleges and other institutions * Police brutality was rampant * The government withheld vital information from the public * The body count (on both sides) was horrendous
4 Wars fought by the US in the 1900's?
World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War.
What war did the US fight in the 60's?
{| |- | The US involvement in Vietnam began in the 60's. The French had been involved in the war for a long time. Vietnam War went forward for a decade. |}
What describes U.S involvement in Vietnam?
The United States tried to prevent Ho Chi Minh from controlling Vietnam.
How was Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war different compared to other countries?
In the 1960's, the US had more than 10 times the population of Australia. But, Australia partnered with the US during the cold war. Australia's involvement in Vietnam mirrored the US's, but on a 10 times smaller scale, due to population differences. Other nations, other than the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, South Vietnam, and New Zealand...wanted nothing to do with the Vietnam War.
Was Vietnam war in World War 2?
NO is was not. WWII 1939-1945 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_war_2 Vietnam 1959-1975 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War
The impact in the 1950's?
America's military involvement in Vietnam can be traced back to the Eisenhower years, 1950's. To Americans the conflict as well as the country seemed small and far away. Our goal through 3 successive Presidents was preserve South Vietnam against the Communist North, while limiting American casualties. But the war quickly escalated.
How are the Trojan War and the Vietnam War alike?
The only thing in common is that both were wars that took over ten years. The Vietnam war is a war that occurred in the 1950's until 1971, this war was between the South Vietnam and the Americans who were on the same team, and the Vietcong who was the North Vietnam that teamed up with Communist China. There were no gods making champions fight in Vietnam.
What was the initial public sentiment in the United States s regarding U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
Britain had an excuse not to participate in the Vietnam War; they were not located in the Pacific Realm. Britains's cousins Australia and New Zealand participated in the war as they are located in the region. The Vietnam War was NOT popular in Britain, Australia nor New Zealand. Britain continuously pushed the US for mediation of the war rather than military action.
In what place of Vietnam did the Vietnam War take place?
The vietnam war took place in north and south vietnam during 1954 and1975.As the war spread it boundered areas of Cambodia and Laos.America and Russia became a part of the war in 1962.America had to pull out of the war in 1972.after the war Vietnam became a communist country.It was a famous war because it was one the wars that America did not win.
How was Texas effected on the Vietnam war in the 1970's?
Texas lost 3,415 men in the Vietnam War.
What war happened in 1960?
The Vietnam War happened in the 1960's and throughout the 60's. The Vietnam War is considered to be one of the most pointless wars in US history.
What war impacted fashion in 1970's?
The Vietnam War.
What do you call a person who favored us involvement in the Vietnam war?
If you mean an AMERICAN that favored the U.S.'s involvement in Vietnamese war, those would be called Nationalists. Nationalist: A person who advocates independence for a country A person with strong patriotic feelings, especially one who believes in the superiority of their country over others'.
