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Mostly to destroy vegetation that was used by the enemy to hide their movements. Same purpose agent orange was later used for, but agent orange was supposed to be more selective, limiting collateral damage.

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To stop communism from spreading to South Vietnam

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Did north Vietnam invade south Vietnam?

Yes,yes they did.


Where did the US invade Vietnam?

The US never invaded Vietnam.


Why did the United States invade North Vietnam when the war was going on?

how come the united states did not invade north vietnam to end the war


Did north Vietnam invade south Vietnam before or after the treaty?

After the treaty.


How did America loose the Vietnam war?

1. Couldn't isolate the war. 2. Couldn't invade the north. 3. Couldn't use nukes.


Why did US forces invade Vietnam?

The US didn't invade South Vietnam. The Republic of South Vietnam asked for US help as they couldn't stem the Red Tide (communist infiltration).


Do the us invade Vietnam?

no they invaded us


What year did the US invade North Vietnam?

1944


What country did 300000 Chinese troops invade in 1979?

Vietnam


Why didn't the US just invade North Vietnam and end the war?

If we invade North Vietnam, the chances would have been, China & stupid Soviets enter the war and start a WWIII.


Who tried to invade Vietnam?

NORTH Vietnam "invaded" South Vietnam (successfully by 1975). South VN never invaded North VN.


Why did America get into a fight with Vietnam?

America helped out SOUTH Vietnam. NORTH Vietnam was attacking it.