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The US became involved in Vietnam when asked by the legitimate government of South Vietnam to aid in fighting the insidious attempts at its takeover by armed communist forces. Coming in the midst of the Cold War with the Russians (who supported the North), it was initially seen as a struggle to avoid communist expansion in Asia.
The war was not lost, but neither was it won. After the Paris Peace Accords of 1973, the US unilaterally withdrew its forces under the policy called "Vietnamization". The struggle failed because the US government failed to commit resources for a war, but instead tried to fight the communists in a "police action". Eventually the level of military casualties, various anti-war movements, and unfavorable media coverage made the war unpopular. Those who saw communism as a legitimate political movement (rather than as dictators and terrorists) eventually succeeded in preventing the continuation of the American efforts in Vietnam.
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Why did the us get involved in the vietnam war-?
The United States did get involved in the Vietnam war because of communism in Vietnam.
What cold war countries were involved in the Vietnam war?
The Soviet Union (USSR) supplied North Vietnam, and the US fought for South Vietnam.
How was the in war in Vietnam similar to the US Civil War?
The war in Vietnam was similar to the US Civil War because the war involved North Korea versus South Korea.
Who was involved in the Vietnam War Who Allied The US during the war?
Korea, Australia, Phillipines, and Canada all pitched in during the Vietnam war alongside the U.S. effort to preserve democracy in South Vietnam.
What was the role of each country involved in the Vietnam War?
Besides the US; Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines sent COMBAT units to Vietnam.
Why did the us get involved in the vietnam war-?
The United States did get involved in the Vietnam war because of communism in Vietnam.
Was the US involved in the Vietnam war from the beginning?
No
Did the US get involved in the Vietnam war?
yes
What war was the us involved in 1960?
Vietnam and Korea .
What major war did the us become involved in?
Vietnam.
What war was the US involved in from 1963 to 1975?
The Vietnam war. Or the Resistance War Against America.
When was US involved with Vietnam?
The U.S. entered the Vietnam war in 1959 and withdrew in 1973
How long as the US involved in the Vietnam war?
Since 1955.
When did the Us Become involved in a war in Vietnam?
1964-1975
When did the US get involved in the Second Indochina Vietnam War?
1963
What controversail war was the US involved in during the turbulent sixeties?
Vietnam War.
What cold war countries were involved in the Vietnam war?
The Soviet Union (USSR) supplied North Vietnam, and the US fought for South Vietnam.
