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The Vietnam War enabled the USSR/Red China/US/UK/France/Israel/South Korea/Etc. see the effects of and combat test all of the world's "cold war" weapons...from the B52 to the M16 assault rifle, from the M48 Patton tank to the new aluminum airborne M551 Sheridan tank. From the Ryan UAV Firebee to the SR-71 Blackbird Reconnaissance airplane.
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In what ways did the Koren war marka turning point in the cold war?
The Korean War was an active conflict while the Cold War was more of a standoff between global powers
What two countries were divided into north and south in the cold war?
During the Cold War, Korea was divided into North Korea and South Korea, with the North being a communist state backed by the Soviet Union and the South a capitalist state supported by the United States. Another significant division was Vietnam, which was split into communist North Vietnam and anti-communist South Vietnam until their reunification in 1975 following the Vietnam War.
Why was the Vietnam war none of your business?
Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the "Cold War". The Korea was the first "hot" battle of the "Cold War."
What was the turning point of the cold war?
The Afghanistan experience may have been the "handwriting on the wall" for the Soviets; as they did collapse only ten years after that adventure.
Why was the Vietnam war called the cold war?
Vietnam was a shooting war (a hot war). A cold war is a NON-shooting war; a cold war is a "stand-off" between two (or more) adversaries. Technically, Vietnam, being part of the cold war...communism verses the free world...the Vietnam War was a "Hot BATTLE" of the cold war.
Why was Vietnam a turning point in the Cold War?
It gave the communists their first battlefield victory.
Why is 1991 significant as a turning point in American history?
It marks the end of the cold war
What did the Geneva Accords mean for Vietnam?
The Geneva Accords, signed in 1954, aimed to resolve the conflict in Vietnam by temporarily dividing the country at the 17th parallel, establishing North Vietnam under communist control and South Vietnam as a non-communist state. The accords called for elections to reunify the country within two years, which ultimately did not take place due to political tensions and differing ideologies. This division set the stage for escalating conflict, leading to the Vietnam War, as the U.S. increased its support for South Vietnam to counter the spread of communism. The accords thus marked a significant turning point in Vietnam's political landscape and international relations during the Cold War.
Is Vietnam cold and snowy?
Vietnam is not cold and snowy, it is warm and swampy.
Was Vietnam influenced by the Cold War?
Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war.
Was the Vietnam war brought about by the cold war?
Vietnam was a hot battle of the cold war.
What year did the cold war of Vietnam finish?
Vietnam was PART of the cold war; the cold war lasted from '45 to '90.
What are some causesof the Vietnam war?
The Cold War; Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war.
What are the immediate causes of the Vietnam War?
The Cold War. Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war.
Was the Vietnam war brought about by cold war pressures?
Vietnam was a "hot" battle of the cold war.
How did Vietnam mark a turning point in global postwar policy?
Vietnam marked a turning point in global postwar policy by highlighting the limitations of military intervention and the complexities of national sovereignty. The prolonged conflict underscored the challenges of U.S. foreign policy, leading to greater skepticism about interventionist strategies and fostering a more cautious approach in subsequent engagements. Additionally, the Vietnam War catalyzed anti-war movements worldwide, influencing public opinion and shaping future policies regarding military involvement and diplomacy. Ultimately, it prompted a reevaluation of Cold War strategies and the importance of understanding local contexts in international relations.
What was the United States point of view and the rest of Asia point of view in the Vietnam war?
The point of view from the US and the rest of Asia was, we all knew it was "a communist thing"...the cold war. What could anyone do about the cold war? We had to live with it. When it came to the "shooting" part, during the Korean & Vietnam Wars, we had to live with it. When men started getting drafted to "participate" in it...then the riots and protests began.
