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The media presented a war that could not be understood without fighting it. By trying to share what they did see, they themselves were shocked nevermind the American public. War is harsh, bloody and often times it is impossible to keep civilians from being injured or killed. ALSO - many of the civilians were willing to carry bombs into buildings, open markets, etc where American and Allied soldiers were. When soldiers have to defend themselvs against civilians, and they cannot have their side of the story told properly - it creates a very negative situation.
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∙ 15y agoNobody (or very few men) wanted to be drafted into military service. 40,000 men a month in 1968!
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Some Americans who protested the Vietnam war did so by burning there?
draft cards
Was the Vietnam war necessary?
As necessary as the cold war was....so yes
What was the death toll for the Vietnamese War?
Overall, the number of casualties inflicted upon the Americans during the Vietnam War was 58,156. As for Vietnamese casualties, there were over 5 million. However, nobody counted exactly so we are unsure of the exact answer.
Why did the US go into war in Vietnam?
The USA went to war with Vietnam because it was a communist country. Also they were allies with the USSR. We were enemies with the USSR so we wanted the USSR to have at least 1 less freind.
What occurred in Vietnam between 1946 and 1954?
The 1st IndoChina War, also called the "French Indo-China War", or the "French Vietnam War."
The Vietnam war was so unpopular,Lyndon Johnson?
Chose not to run for reelection.
Why was the Vietnam war dividing Americans?
because many american were against the vietnam war so there was 2 groups.
The Vietnam war was so unpopular lyndon Johnson?
Chose not to run for reelection.
What The Vietnam war was so unpopular Lyndon Johnson?
chose not to run for reelection. (apex)
Some Americans who protested the Vietnam war did so by burning there?
draft cards
What did the US hope to contain by fighting in Vietnam?
To fight socialism but the Vietnamese knew guerilla warfare and the jungle unlike the Americans. With no clear goal in sight many people assoicate the war as a failure. The war was so unpopular that Lyndon B Johnson did not run for a second term.
Why were Americans ashamed about the Vietnam war?
Americans were more or less outraged about the Vietnam War due to the fact that it was the first televised war, allowing Americans to view what was going on at the front lines. American's were then able to view civilian's dieing. This was the Enemy's strategy, to get American's against the war so that they did not support it.
Explain the manner in which the Vietnam war affected Americans?
The Americans had a thing called the domino theory, that was if Vietnam became a communist country that all surrounding countries would as well. The Americans were really scared of Communism so they went to Vietnam to stop it.
Did Americans support the Vietnam war?
yes, because they all wanted to get over it so bad and they were all just tired of the same things especially the Americans.
What was the Vietnamese' peoples reaction to the war in Vietnam?
Around 600,000 Vietnamese died in the Vietnam War. More Vietnamese died than Americans. That amazes me.
How many countries was there in Vietnam after the Vietnam war?
After the war, there was a reunification of Vietnam. So the answer is "One country".
Was Vietnam a war explain?
Yes, the Vietnam War was well, a war as you can tell because it says it in its name Vietnam WAR! so ya........ it is..............
