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Some historians start the time when advisers and techicians made their presence known during the late 1950's, some begin when the Special Forces (Green Beret) arrived in the early 1960's, still other historians like to begin when President Johnson sent in regular combat troops in 1965. Where ever you chose to begin your date, it will have to end in 1975, when the North invaded and took over the South.
Most historians accept the year 1961 as the beginning of US military involvement in Vietnam.
The US had a presence in Vietnam from the late 1950's until evacuated from atop the embassy building, in South Vietnam in 1975.
President Eisenhower sent US Military advisers to South Vietnam in 1955. The last official US Personnel were evacuated in 1975 under President Ford's administration.
Most historians choose 1961 as the starting date, ending in 1975.
1955 to 1975. Eisenhower sent US Military advisers in '55. The US Embassy was evacuated in '75.
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What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
How long did Vietcong last?
They are still there they were the victors in the war with the US and now rule Vietnam.
Did the Vietnam war unify the US?
Like the US Civil War in the 1860s the Vietnam War in the 1960s divided America.
Why is the conflict in Iraq similar to the conflict in Vietnam?
The US is NOT at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
Why did the us get involved in the vietnam war-?
The United States did get involved in the Vietnam war because of communism in Vietnam.
How long did the US remain in Vietnam in the Vietnam War?
US Military personnel were in Vietnam from 1955 thru 1975.
How long was us invoved in Vietnam?
War in RVN (South Vietnam) since 1955. War with North Vietnam since 1964.
How long as the US involved in the Vietnam war?
Since 1955.
What war did the US fight in the 60's?
{| |- | The US involvement in Vietnam began in the 60's. The French had been involved in the war for a long time. Vietnam War went forward for a decade. |}
Was the Afghanistan war a long war?
The US has been fighting in Afghanistan longer it was fighting in Vietnam. It is the longest war in US history.
Why was the US at war with Vietnam?
We were at war with Vietnam because they disagreed with us about something.
WHERE did the US attack the Vietnam war?
Vietnam
What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
Between the wars of Iraq and Vietnam?
The US is not at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
What was the cost to the US of the Vietnam war?
See website: Vietnam War
How long did Vietcong last?
They are still there they were the victors in the war with the US and now rule Vietnam.
What are some connections between the Vietnam and Iraq wars?
None. The US is not at war with Iraq. In Vietnam, the US was at war with North Vietnam.
