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What was south Vietnam's capital city before the end of the Vietnam war?
The capital of South Vietnam before the Vietnam War is Saigon. It is still used today, but Ho Chi Minh City is more common these days.
What did the complete withdrawal of American troops mean for south Vietnam?
Ultimately the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam could be used to define the end of the war, the last of the American troops did not leave until the Paris Peace accords were signed in 1973.
Where are the two core areas of Vietnam?
The two core areas of the country of Vietnam are; North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The capital of North Vietnam was Hanoi. The capital of South Vietnam was Saigon
Words used to describe the Vietnam war?
The Vietnam Conflict, the Indochina war. The people and government in Vietnam today refer to it as the American War.
Why weren't nuclear weapons used during the Vietnam war?
Fear that the North Vietnamese would obtain nuclear weapons themselves (from Russia or China) and use them on South Vietnam or even on America.
What American airplane has shot down the most Russian airplanes?
Since USA hasn't fought Russia directly, probably the North American F-86 Sabre.
How did north Vietnam's and Vietcong combat strategies differ from those of the American forces?
They used guerilla tactics
The capital of north Vietnam is?
There is no "North Vietnam" as a country. The term "North Vietnam" was an erronous term used by the US to justify there intervention into Vietnam after the Paris Peace Accord 1954 which temporarily divide the country into 2 parts, North and South. FoIn the history there was no north or south country in Vietnam. The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
What does Sabres mean?
A sabre is a weapon used by the American Revolution. It is also a weapon used in Fencing.
What is the capital of North Vietnam?
The capital of North Vietnam (1955-1975) was Hanoi. It lies in the blue river Delta in Vietnam's central north. It remained the capital when Vietnam was reunified.Capital: Hanoi 21°2′N 105°51′EThere is a debate as to whether North Vietnam is an appropriate term, see below:There is no "North Vietnam" as a country. The term "North Vietnam" was an erronous term used by the US to justify there intervention into Vietnam after the Paris Peace Accord 1954 which temporarily divide the country into 2 parts, North and South. In the history there was no north or south country in Vietnam.
Which countries used conscription in the Vietnam war?
During the Vietnam War, all combatants (including North Vietnam) used draftees except for the New Zealanders, they sent volunteers to South Vietnam.
What was Vietnamization?
No one used to say, "Republic of South Vietnam", or "I'm going to South Vietnam", it was usually said as, "I'm going to Vietnam", hence the word Vietnam...when in reality we were headed for SOUTH Vietnam, Vietnam was two separate countries. North and South Vietnam were simply countries in the south eastern portion of Asia (on the continent of Eurasia). You certainly weren't going to NORTH Vietnam. Not unless you were either an aircrewman or pilot. Those men actually fought in the skies of NORTH Vietnam. Aerial dog-fights (air combat) over South Vietnam rarely if ever happened. Nearly, if not all, of our POWs were airmen shot down over NORTH Vietnam.
Who was involved in the Hanoi Hilton prison camps?
The Hanoi Hilton prison camps were primarily used to detain American prisoners of war (POWs) during the Vietnam War. The prisoners were predominantly American military personnel, including pilots and soldiers, who were captured by the North Vietnamese forces. Some prisoners from other countries, such as South Vietnam, South Korea, and Australia, were also held in these camps.
Who uses a Sabre?
A Sabre is a sword. Cavalry used to use them in battle, now ceremonial,
How was the use of napalm part of the larger American strategy to win the war in Vietnam?
Napalm was Used in the increased American air strikes on communist forces throughout Vietnam.
Why did the US get invoved in the conflict in Vietnam?
After World War 2, the French went back to Vietnam (formerly their territory) in an attempt to reclaim it, but the Soviets had already taken North Vietnam. The Soviets helped establish Northern Vietnam, and left it to run itself. The French claimed South Vietnam, leading to a struggle between the two countries. The French battled North Vietnam on multiple occasions, but ultimately gave up. The U.S entered Vietnam in order to prevent North Vietnam from invading South Vietnam, but North Vietnam had the majority of support. While the North Vietnamese Army invaded from the North, Vietnamese insurgents (Viet Cong) used guerilla tactics in South Vietnam to disrupt U.S/NATO operations.
Who was the troops from north Vietnam who fought in south Vietnam?
Men drafted into the North Vietnamese Army (NVA). North Viet women were used as transporters, nurses, construction teams, & anti-aircraft gunners (Anti-Aircraft Artillery=AAA crews) defending North Vietnam from US air strikes (bombing attacks). NVA used to write graffiti on their OD pith helmets "Born in the North, Died in the South."
