What are the similarities and differences between ww1 and the Vietnam war?

Answer 1

The Korean War 1950-1953 is more closely related to WWI, for the following reasons:

1. Both the Korean War & WWI were ENDED by an "Armistice."

2. Both the Korean War & WWI were were the FIRST aerial wars involving aircraft to aircraft combat (better known as "Dog-Fighting"). WWI used bi-planes (aircraft with two wings) & the Korean War used "Jet to Jet" for the first time on a general combat scale.

3. Both Wars stalemated into trench warfare.

4. Both Wars have been overshadowed (neglected) by Hollywood & Writers; by WWII and the Vietnam War. WWII receives MORE publicity than WWI, and the Vietnam War has more movies (films) made about it than the Korean War.

By contrast; WWII & the Vietnam War, each have many films/books about them. Both WWII & Vietnam had a vast amount of different Aircraft, Weapons/Equipment, and new concepts: WWII introduced the AIRBORNE Divisions (Paratroopers); Vietnam introduced the AIRMOBILE Divisions (Helicopters). Both WWII & Vietnam had massed aerial bombing campaigns (B-17's over Germany in WWII; B-52's over North Vietnam).

Answer 2

WWI (1914-1918) and the Korean War (1950-1953) are very similar: Both wars were the FIRST to fight in air to air combat (WWI-airplanes) & (Korea-Jets). Both wars had limited styles of aircraft (WWI-Fokkers verses Spads, Neuports, etc.) & (Korea-MIG-15 verses Sabres, Panthers, etc.). Both wars got stalemated into trench warfare. Both wars were NOT as popular with "Hollywood" in the number of films made about them, compared to WWII/Vietnam, and BOTH wars were the ONLY major wars ended by an ARMISTICE!

WWII (1939 (US 1941)-1945) and the Vietnam War (1961-1975) had a far more variety of aircraft: WWII;ME-109, ME-262, FW-190, A6M Zero, etc. VERSES Warhawks, Buffalos, Wildcat, Hellcat, Corsairs, Spitfires, Hurricanes, Avengers, Devastators, Helldivers, Dauntless's, Aerocobras, Mitchells, Marauders, Liberators, Fortresses, Superfortress's, etc. The Vietnam War; MIG-17's, MIG-19's, and MIG-21's VERSES A-1 Skyraiders, A-4 Skyhawks, A-6 Intruders, A-7 Corsair II's, F-100 Supersabres, F-101 Voodoo's , F-102 Delta Daggers, F-104 Starfighters, F-105 Thunderchiefs, F-8 Crusaders, F-4 Phantoms, B-57 Canberra Bombers, B-52 Stratofortress's, U-2 Spyplanes, SR-71 Blackbird Spyplanes, 0-1 Bird Dog Observation Airplanes, 0-2 Skymaster Observation Airplanes, 0V-10 Bronco Observation/Attack Airplanes, C-130 Spectre Gunships, etc...

The list of films (movies) for WWII/Vietnam would compare "approximately" with the above list of aircraft. The list of films for WWI & Korea would compare (approximately) with their number of their aircraft listed. Hollywood (films) movies often, reflect the popularity of something. And WWII & The Vietnam War are similar as WWI & The Korean War are similar.

Answer 3

The Korean War (1950-1953) & WWI (1914-1918) are similar as they both have been eclipsed by WWII & Vietnam. Korea & WWI were both the FIRST "Aerial Combat" wars; WWI with airplanes & Korea with Jets. Both the Korean War & WWI ended by an "ARMISTICE."

WWII & Vietnam both have had more books & films about them than the Korean War & WWI.

Both WWII & the Vietnam War were extremely mobile wars; compared to the stalemated Korean War & WWI.

WWII introduced the AIRBORNE Divisions to the US Army (Paratroopers). The Vietnam War introduced the AIRMOBILE Divisions to the US Army (Helicopters). The B-17 Flying Fortress flew maximum effort bombing missions over Germany; the B-52 Stratofortress flew maximum effort bombing missions over North Vietnam.

Whereas in the Korean War, the communists flew "Basically" one type of jet fighter aircraft, the MIG-15; and the US flew only a handful of new jet fighters, such as the P-80 Shooting Star, or F-86 Sabre, USN Panther, etc. WWII & the Vietnam War had a far larger variety for each side: WWII; Me-109's, FW-190's, A6M Zeros, etc. verses Hellcats, Mustangs, Hurricanes, Spitfires, Wildcats, Corsairs, etc. Vietnam: MIG-17's, MIG-19's, MIG-21's, verses F-100 Supersabres, F-101 Voodoo's, F-102 Delta Daggers, F-104 Starfighters, F-105 Thunderchiefs, F-4 Phantoms, F-8 Crusaders, etc.

Whereas in the Korean War & WWI, the few experimental tanks made a basic appearance during the war; the Korean War was largely fought with tanks from a previous war (WWII). WWII saw a vast array of new armor (tanks) that had not seen combat before. The Vietnam War saw large numbers of new armor that had not seen combat before, such as the M-48 Patton, M-551 Sheridan tanks, US Marine Corps AMTRAC's & ONTO's armored vehicles, US Army ACAV's (M-113 APC/Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles), Gun trucks, and SP's (Self Propelled Guns).

WWII had specialized aircraft dedicated to attack ground targets (P-39 Aerocobra and the P-47 Thunderbolt); the Vietnam War had the AC-130 Spectre GUNSHIP & COBRA Attack Helicopter (the First attack helicopter designed from the ground up as an "attack helicoper", and used in combat), both dedicated for attacking ground targets.

Answer 4

Very few: WW1 was a knock-down drag out war; Vietnam was a fluid mobile war of hit and run, & quick dirty fights. WW1 ended by Armistice; Vietnam ended by an enemy victory. WW1 was virtually a twin of the Korean War: 1. Both Korea & WW1 ended by an Armistice. 2. Both Korea (jets) & WW1 (airplanes) were the FIRST aerial combat wars (dog-fights). 3. Both Korea and WW1 have become forgotten wars; both being overshadowed by Vietnam & WW2, respectively. 4. Both Korea and WW1 settled down to trench type stalemate warfare. 5. Both Korea and WW1 had reputations for mass slaughter on the battlefield. Just to name a few comparisons.

Answer 5

No comparison between those two conflicts. WW1 heavily compares to the Korean War: 1. Both WW1 and Korea ended by Armistice. 2. Both WW1 and Korea were the FIRST AERIAL COMBAT WARS: WW1 with airplanes and Korea with jets. 3. Both WW1 and Korea got bogged down into trench/stalemate wars. 4. Both WW1 and Korea were extremely close quarter ground fighting in a slaughter type of atmosphere; in contrast to the mobile wars conducted in WWII and Vietnam. 5. Both WW1 and Korea have been OVERSHADOWED by WWII and Vietnam.

Answer 6

The main differences were the following: 1. WWII was a declared total war (used atomic weapons). Vietnam was a "Limited" (no nukes allowed) un-declared war. 2. WWII was terminated by the enemies un-conditional surrender. Vietnam was ended (involving the US forces) by negotiation. 3. WWII was fought by taking ground. Vietnam was fought by the attrition method (the body count). 4. WWII was victorious for the allies. Vietnam was lost to the enemy. Otherwise they were physically fought in the same methods: Air battles (dog-fights); tank battles; naval battles (involving riverine boats primarily); infantry land battles; and heavy strategic bombing conducted by high altitude strategic bombers (B-52 Stratofortress's).

Answer 7

1. They both had a George S. Patton commanding an armored unit.

2. WWII created the "Airborne" divisions, Vietnam created the "Airmobile" divisions.

3. They both used conventional battleships without missiles.

4. WWII was the first war using the steel M1 infantryman's helmet; Vietnam was the last time it was worn in war as general issue.

5. Both wars were extremely mobile.

6. Vietnam was the last war fought by WWII veterans.

7. Vietnam was the last war fought wearing conventional military OD/OG fatiques; of the same category worn by WWII men.

Answer 8

You probably meant "Iraq" or "Afghanistan", and just left out the word. The US was actually at war with North Vietnam; bombing it, mining it's harbors, sending in commandos (Nasty Boats, DeSoto Patrols, etc.), and fighting North Vietnam's Air Force, Navy, and Army (NVA).

The US is NOT at war with the nation of Afghanistan or Iraq. Just trying to arrest, or kill terrorists, and restore law, order, and stability to those areas.