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The vast majority were volunteers, not draftees. They fought because that was their job as soldiers- to go where the nation sends them. Many truly believed it was a just war- to fight communism.
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∙ 11y agothe americans where an ally to South Vietnam. veitnam was in two parts at that time like North Korea and South Korea. It was fought from 1959 to 1975. At the end of the war i know they all went together to form one contury. for more info just type in Veitnam war facts on Google
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∙ 16y agoPatriotism runs deep in every nation. Many have a family tradition of service to their country and other young men are only in search of adventure.
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∙ 10y agoThe draft was in effect. There really was no volunteer un less you joined before you were drafted.
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∙ 15y agoThey were drafted.
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How many us soldiers died in vietnam?
A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!
How many American Soldiers on the last day of their tour of Duty?
See: Statistics about the Vietnam War
During Vietnam war African American soldiers were?
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
Why did the American soldiers wear a peace sign around their neck during the Vietnam War?
Because they were disenchanted with the way the war was going, and were desperate for peace. The terrible psychological impact of fighting in Vietnam, or any war for that matter, cannot be underestimated. It was this which prompted many American soldiers, who were drafted into the conflict without consent, to desire peace.
What incident at My Lai exposed the frustration that many American soldiers felt about the Vietnam War?
The My Lai massacre took place in 1968, and came to light in 1969. The village of My Lai was wiped out by American soldiers, for no valid military reason. This was a war crime, and an embarrassment to America which supposedly was in Vietnam to help the Vietnamese.
Were the soldiers of the Vietnam war respected after the war?
In America. the American soldiers? No. In Vietnam - the Vietnamese Viet-Cong? Yes.
What were reacions of American soldiers for fighting Vietnam war?
They were drafted.
What drove American soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War?
They were drafted.
How many us soldiers died in vietnam?
A total of 58,168 American soldiers died in Vietnam during the Vietnam War!!
What were the struggles American soldiers faced after the Vietnam war?
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What tactics did the American soldiers use in the Vietnam war?
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Aproximately how many American soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War?
More than 58,000 American soldiers lost their lives during the Vietname War.
What was the total amount of American soldiers involved in the Vietnam war?
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What does charley mean?
In the Vietnam War, the American soldiers would refer to the enemy as charley
What Asian war did American soldiers fight communist forces?
Either the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Both were in Asia.
Large numbers of American soldiers fought against communist forces during what Asian war?
Vietnam War
What Asian war did large numbers of American soldiers fight in 1960?
Vietnam but it wasnt officially declared war
