Was Britain involved in Vietnam war?

Answer 1

During the period of US involvement, Britain provided some support. They built the American Air bases in Thailand. Special Forces were also involved on active service. The most highly decorated "American" in the Vietnam War was British. Units were sent from Britain to Fort Dix. At Fort Dix they "resigned from the British Army and re-enlisted in the US Army". After completing their tour in Vietnam, the returning "GI's" were discharged from US Forces and re-enlisted in the British Army on their return to the UK. This allowed Harold Wilson, (the British Prime Minister), to stand up in Parliament and announce "No British Troops are in Vietnam". Twenty two British Servicemen were killed in action in Vietnam. Britain did not help the Americans as such because the British public were against it, this was undoubtedly the worst Anglo-American friendship that any British Prime minister and American President has ever had.

Answer 2

Britain was NOT involved in the Vietnam War and NO troops were sent. Prime Minister Wilson gave verbal support to America, and that made him unpopular at the time. He was accused of grovelling servility ...

Answer 3

Britain supported the Vietnam War with unofficial senior officer support, proof is here; http://www.swordsales.eu/1897P-Paratroopers-Lt-Col-C-C-Norbury.html

Answer 4

Yes, but they did not engage with Vietcong soldiers. Britain supported US with weapons and equipments, also provided a small amounts of troops to Vietnam, but they didn't fight.

Answer 5

No military involvement.