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In January of 1965, the United States first deployed a combat unit to South Vietnam with the mission to protect American advisers on the ground there. Despite protests from other nations, as well as within the United States itself, American forces were gradually built up there for the rest of the year, clearly marking a move from "advisory" to "active military" support.
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What was the role of each country involved in the Vietnam War?
Besides the US; Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines sent COMBAT units to Vietnam.
Which country's troops first arrived in Vietnam in 1965?
Feb 1965 Technically you could say Oct 6 1963. John F Kennedy signed an executive (NSAM 263) National Security Action Memorandum) bringing in larger numbers of troops and changing the role of American troops from advisers to active combat participants.
What country used women during World War 2?
Some woman were in the French Resistance. And many women served in the Soviet Red Army (russian army) And no women served in the U.S. army. In Britain, the U.S. and many Allied countries women did serve in the armed forces in World War 2 but not in a combat role. The Soviet Union was unusual in having women in combat. Obviously, in the case of resistance movements, the distinction between combat roles and others may be blurred.
What did apolinario mabini do to become a hero?
Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was the fist Prime Minister of the Philippines. He served in an advisory role during the revolutionary government formation and continued to serve the country as a statesman long after. He also lost the use of both legs due to polio just prior to the revolution, He did not let the paralysis affect his performance in office. He has garnered the historical monikers of "Brains of the Revolution", and "Sublime Paralytic."
What role did men have in world war 2?
Men were soldiers during the war. Men were conscirpted during world war 2 due to the excessive need for soldiers in the war. However men who had 'preoccupied occupations' were not conscipted as their jobs were of high status and value hence they were required to continue in their fields for the survival of the country. Men fought in combat, they were on the actual battle lines.
