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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.
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 ...
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
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.
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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.
What war was the United States involved in during 1967?
Vietnam war
What were the plans for Britain and France for the civil war?
Britain and France were not involved in the American Civil War. The Confederacy asked for Britain's help but they did not get involved.
What cold war countries were involved in the Vietnam war?
The Soviet Union (USSR) supplied North Vietnam, and the US fought for South Vietnam.
How was canada involved in the cold war?
they were involved in the war because when britain was at war canada was at war too.
When did England become involved in the Vietnam War?
Great Britain did not send troops to Vietnam during the war.
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.
Why didn't bratain get involved in the Vietnam war?
Britain wanted to maintain her strength in Europe, in case that got out of hand.
Who was at war with the UK in the the Vietnam war?
The UK was not involved in the Vietnam war - it was the USA!
How was the UN involved in Vietnam after the Vietnam War?
They weren't.
What war was the United States involved in during 1967?
Vietnam war
What was Britain's involvemtn in the Vietnam War?
They were neutral.
England in the Vietnam war?
Britain was neutral.
Why did the British get involved in the Vietnam war?
The British fought in Korea, not Vietnam.
What are some counties that were involved in the Vietnam war?
well Vietnam was one
What president was not involved with the Vietnam warwhat persident was not in the Vietnam war?
Eisenhower.
Why did Britain not get involved in the Vietnam war?
One of the main reasons for the UK's none involvement in the Vietnam War was their role in the Indonesia-Malaysia War which took place at the same time. Britain fought a war against Communist forces similar to that of the US against the Viet Mihn (except unlike the US, Britain won).
