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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War military conflict that occurred in Southeast Asia Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia that began in 1959 and ended in April 1975. The war was between communist North Vietnam, supported by communist allies, and South Vietnam, bolstered by the US.
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When did Tet in Vietnam happen?
North Vietnam orchestrated that offensive; the VC were simply "tools" used to get the job done.
Where was the 501st Infantry Regiment Stationed during the Vietnam War?
The 1st and 2nd (strike) battalions of the "O" Deuce (502nd) were at Phu Bai (I Corps) from '69/'70 until '72. They were spread out (putting out fires) in the southern portions of South Vietnam prior to those years.
Why did some Americans support the Korean war?
The United States joined the Korean War because the US feared that all countries in Asia would be turned to a communist country. At the time of the Korean War, China was a huge factor because China supported North Korea. If the United States did not support South Korea then the domino effect would have been put to effect.
In other words.. The United States joined the Korean War to resist communism from spreading.
Where were the Australian troops stationed in Vietnam?
The majority of the Australian ground units operated under the 1st Australian Task Force: 3 infantry battalions, 1 artillery battalion, 1 engineer battalion, 1 mechanized battalion, and 1 armor battalion (Centurion tanks).
How did American troops treat the prisoners in the Vietnam war?
US Army units, late in the war, usually had a "Chui Hoy" (Ex-NVA/VC-he had surrendered to allied forces sometime in his past), and now was in the field, armed, and working for us; As a Scout. Down south in the Mekong Delta AO (Area of Operations), these scouts were normally called "Tiger Scouts". Up in I Corps, near the DMZ, we called them "Kit Carson" scouts. Either way, most were never trusted in the beginning, then after a month or so, we got along just fine. Some turned out to be fine men. But G-d help them, if they were ever captured by the NVA or VC (their former comrades!). If GI's took a prisoner, his hands might be bound, with torn uniform or rifle slings, if we had nothing else. The officer in the field (Lieutenant, Captain, Major, etc.) would interrogate the POW through the Kit Carson or Tiger Scout. Battalion would send out a chopper, sometimes a LOACH (Cayuse-the all metal egg shaped helicopter, flown by PI Magnum's (Tom Selleck) sidekick in the TV series from the 80's), the POW would be taken away, his personal effects went also (for S-2/intell), and his AK-47. If he had an SKS rifle or K-54 pistol, we could keep it, and take it home as a "war souvenir".
How did Lyndon Johnson make an impact on the Vietnam War?
LBJ escalated bombing used more AirCav and Airborne rangers from the original deployment plan. He got China to reduce some supplies shipments and got the Phathet Lao involved. Thai could be used a Police in Hanoi which didn't annoy the Vietcong too much. Defoliation helped w/napalm. It went a little south with crossing into Cambodia.
What support did the Vietcong get?
All the support the North Vietnamese could give them and they were supplied by the Soviets in their turn. After 1969/70 the Viet Cong were all but eliminated as a fighting force and the NVA was infiltrated into the South by the Ho Chi Min trail, men and supplies.
This does not take into account all the support that some people of South Vietnam gave the Viet Cong.
What became the ''big stage'' for the anti-war movement in 1968?
Woodstock was the big stage for the counterculture anti-war movement . Woodstock was a three day rock music festival held in New York.
Why did the catholic church support Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War?
In spite of the far left tendencies of several Catholic organisations (such as Sinn Fein, the Catholic Worker Movement, etc.), the Catholic church has long feared the dominance of Soviet style Communism, which pushed for an atheistic state.
Is the Purple Heart Medal placed first before the Silver Star Medal?
According to AR 600-9-22, Table 3-4, the Purple Heart is to the left of the Bronze Star. The Bronze Star is a higher medal than the Purple Heart, and medals or ribbons are mounted right to left, top to bottom.
The regulation can be found at
http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r600_8_22.pdf
What was the main mode of transportation in the Vietnam War?
Civilians rode motor-scooter & drove "ditty-wagons" 3-wheeled little pick-up trucks. Farmers and business men drove beat up old flat-bed trucks of numerous manufacturers. US Sailors rode around in either PBRs (fiberglass riverine boats) or aluminum Swift Boats; US Airmen traversed North & South Vietnam in their war jets; US Army/Marine infantrymen rode around in choppers; US tank crewmen rode around in M48 Patton, M551 Sheridan tanks or M113 ACAVs (Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles); Non combat personnel rode around in M151 1/4 tons (standard army jeeps), or Dodge 3/4 tons (pick-up trucks), or 1 1/2 tons (deuce and a halfs). MP's rode around in V-100 Armored Cars or Gun trucks.
Who ordered the bombing raids on North Vietnam?
Operation Rolling Thunder was the title of a gradual and sustained US 2nd Air Division (later Seventh Air Force), US Navy, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) aerial bombardment campaign conducted against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from 2 March 1965 until 1 November 1968, during the Vietnam War.
The four objectives of the operation (which evolved over time) were to boost the sagging morale of the Saigon regime in the Republic of Vietnam, to persuade North Vietnam to cease its support for the communist insurgency in South Vietnam without actually taking any ground forces into communist North Vietnam, to destroy North Vietnam's transportation system, industrial base, and air defenses, and to cease the flow of men and material into South Vietnam. Attainment of these objectives was made difficult by both the restraints imposed upon the U.S and its allies by Cold War exigencies and by the military aid and assistance received by North Vietnam from its communist allies, the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China (PRC).
The operation became the most intense air/ground battle waged during the Cold War period; indeed, it was the most difficult such campaign fought by the U.S. Air Force since the aerial bombardment of Germany during World War II. Supported by communist allies, North Vietnam fielded a potent mixture of sophisticated air-to-air and ground-to-air weapons that created one of the most effective air defenses ever faced b
How many service men and women were killed in the Vietnam war?
Good question, but probably un-answerable, because only looking at the individual man's medical jacket (file) could answer that question. Medic's and the aid station in Vietnam would record it, but for the militaries stats (statistical data) it probably came into the fields of Unknown/Illness/Disease/Other; of which they record 520, 482, and 754 deaths in Vietnam respectively.
Was Russia allies with the US in Vietnam war?
Russia, then called the Soviet Union, supplied America's enemy with weapons. The Soviet Union (Russia) was a cold war enemy. Russia (Soviet Union) and America never officially fought each other. Russia (Soviet Union) and America were allies only during WWII.
How were the Korean and Vietnam wars related to the cold war?
Korea & Vietnam were full scaled LIMITED wars (no nukes) against communism during the cold war. Cuba was covert, with operations extending into Central and South America, led by one of Castro's most able Lieutenants (See: Che Gueverra). The only time Cuba nearly went "hot" was during the Cuban Missile Crisis of '62; and that confrontation was against the Soviet Union...not Cuba. The Soviets backed down...obviously, no nuclear war occurred.
What started the conflict of the vienam war?
The country of Vietnam had divided into communist North Vietnam and democratic South Vietnam, and was fighting a civil war to determine if the country would be reunified as a communist nation, or if it would remain a divided nation. Untimately, North Vietnam prevailed.
Would you be a veteran if was in the National Guard but did not have any active duty?
The term VETERAN denotes someone that has performed service as a member of the military. It does not denote a COMBAT veteran. The Veteran's Administration may make some distinction between service members that served different amounts of time on active duty. Check with their website for specific answers to specific questions.
What is the abbreviation for the Communist forces of North Vietnam?
US Army tank, infantry, and cavalry units in the field (1969-1972) always transmitted over the radio with; Example:"Have 5 Kilo-India-Alpha November-Victor-Alpha and 2 Uniform Sierra Whiskey-India-Alpha, how copy over?" That would be in the II and I Corps AOs. Down south in the Delta (3 & 4 Corps) it might be; (Example): "Have 5 Kilo-India-Alpha Victor Charlie and 0 Uniform Sierra casualties, how copy over?"
November-Victor-Alpha=NVA (North Vietnamese Army)
Victor- Charlie=VC (Viet Cong)
Kilo-India-Alpha=KIA (Killed In Action)
Whiskey-India-Alpha=WIA (Wounded In Action)
Uniform-Sierra=US (United States)
Saying "How copy over"=Did you get that, your turn to talk.
Did the tet offensive occur in 1968?
The Tet offensive did occur in 1968.In January of 1968, the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attack various cities in South Vietnam. American and South Vietnamese troops repelled the attack, but they also suffered heavy losses. This conflict lasted for a few months during 1968.
Theater is a military term for an area. Example: WWII had two main theaters; the European Theater and the Pacific Theater. One lesser known WWII theater was the CBI Theater (China/Burma/India), e.g. films: "Ojective Burma", starring Errol Flynn; and "Merrill's Marauders", starring Jeff Chandler.
Which groups were conscientious objectors to the Vietnam war?
Men that ran out of options such as college deferments, going to Canada, didn't want to permanently injure themselves by intentionally failing the military's medical physical, simply tried for the conscientious objector status.
How did the Vietnam war change music?
The youth of the 1960's was REBELLIOUS...and this was reflected in their music; ROCK 'N ROLL.
They rebelled against authority; they rebelled against their parents; they rebelled against the police; they rebelled against the government (primarily against the military). Their slogan was, "Down with the system!" Or "Down with the Establishment!"
Every man in uniform (police or military) became a target of their vengence (women weren't street cops back then).
Who wad involved in the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam War was between North and South Vietnam, although the United States did join the battle on the side of the South Vietnamese to help battle the communist North.
