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Admiral John S. McCain was appointed CINCPAC (Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Command) in 1968 and excercised command over all ground and air forces during the Viet Nam war until 1972. In-theater commanders reported to him and he reported through the Navy chain of command to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who in turn, reported to the President.
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Did the conflict of the Vietnam War result in a lasting peace?
No, the Vietnam War ended when the last US forces evacuated from the rooftop of the US embassy by helicopter. The South Vietnamese government soon fell and North Vietnam was victorious.
In what year did the US troops go to Vietnam for War?
The United States went into war with Vietnam in the year 1965.
When did the US join the war in Vietnam?
The US joined the Vietnam War in 1960 or 1955because there was a civil war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, and the US was good friends with South Vietnam's goverment, so they helped out.
What did Pat Sajak do during the Vietnam War?
Yes. He joined the US Army in 1968 and was sent to Vietnam where he dj'ed on Armed Forces Radio.
What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
Who commanded the US forces in the Vietnam when the war escalated in the late 1960's?
William westmoreland
Who commanded us forces during the second Seminole war?
jugged
Who were the generals in the US Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville?
Hooker commanded the Union forces. Lee commanded the Confederates.
Who commanded US forces at the start of the Mexican-American War?
Zachary Taylor
Who was the general of the north army?
Grant commanded the Northern army during the US Civil War. Giap commanded the Northern army during the Vietnam War.
Why did the menzies government commit Australian forces to the Vietnam war?
The US asked them to.
Why did the US pull out of the Vietnam war?
In January 1973, an agreement reached and U.S. forces were withdrawn from Vietnam and U.S. prisoners of war were released.
Who was in role for the United States when the Vietnam war start?
President Eisenhower sent US advisers to Vietnam in 1955. President Kennedy sent US Special Forces (Green Beret) to Vietnam in 1961. President Johnson sent US regular forces to Vietnam in 1965.
Who commanded Confederate forces at the Battle of Picacho Peak in the US Civil War?
Sergeant Henry Holmes.
Who commanded US forces after General MacArthur in the Korean War?
Mark Wayne Clarke
Who was the leader of the US troops during the Vietnam War?
General Westmoreland was the commander of all U.S. forces during Vietnam.
How many people were involved in the Vietnam war?
In the US forces 2,1 million served.
