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1. Deploying US Marines instead of Special Ops men.
2. Deploying standard (conventional) US Army Infantry battalions, Artillery battalions, Armor (tank) battalions, Cavalry Squadrons, etc., instead of Special Ops men.
3. Bombing strategic targets (in North Vietnam) with heavy, medium, and light bombers; instead of parachuting (insertion teams) Special Ops commandos.
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When was the last time America fought an conventional war?
The last time America fought in a conventional war was during World War 1. Conventional wars are the use of warfare that is conducted by using conventional military weapons and battlefield tactics between two or more states in an open confrontation.
How the Vietnam war progressed?
Started as a guerrilla war, ended as a full scale conventional war (minus nukes).
What are some examples of germ warfare in the 1900s?
small pox by british to first nations but that had happen in 1763
A sentence with atrocities?
There have always been atrocities in warfare. If: I were, to punctuate ! a sentence' like; this it would, be to commit/atrocities !- (There, you get two examples, at no extra cost !)
In which countries has guerrilla warfare been used against the government?
Guerrilla warfare has been used against governments since ancient times. Guerrilla warfare was practiced in North America where these tactics were used in the American Revolution as well as by Native Americans fighting the U.S. government for their territory. In the 20th century, just a few examples include guerrilla warfare in Vietnam, the Soviet war in Afghanistan, the Irish War of Independence, and the Kosovo War.
How the war progressed?
From guerrilla to conventional warfare.
Are there any differences between conventional weapons and non conventional weapons?
Conventional means accepted standards. Conventional weapons are normal weapons that most nations possess; warships, airplanes, artillery, tanks, Machineguns, etc. Un-Conventional Weapons are weapons that most nations do NOT possess. Nuclear Weapons would be un-conventional weapons. An un-heard of primitive weapon might be considered an un-conventional weapon. The term can also be applied to warfare itself: Un-Conventional Warfare might be guerrilla warfare; Conventional warfare would be traditional Armies fighting against another Army.
What has the author Ike Jeanes written?
Ike Jeanes has written: 'Forecast and solution' -- subject(s): Conventional Warfare, Forecasting, Mathematical models, Nuclear proliferation, Nuclear warfare, War, Warfare, Conventional
What are the release dates for Hardcastle and McCormick - 1983 Conventional Warfare - 3.11?
Hardcastle and McCormick - 1983 Conventional Warfare - 3.11 was released on: USA: 9 December 1985
What are the examples of conventional and non-conventional energy?
Examples are Coal, natural gas, oil, firewood and hydro
What are the release dates for Hardcastle and McCormick - 1983 Conventional Warfare 3-11?
Hardcastle and McCormick - 1983 Conventional Warfare 3-11 was released on: USA: 9 December 1985
Did Ho Chi Minh use tranitional warfare?
Transitional or traditional? Not sure what question you are asking, but he used un-conventional warfare (guerrilla warfare) in the beginning, but was FORCED to use conventional warfare once US jets began the air war over North Vietnam (his nation) in '65.
How did the Americans fight in the Vietnam war?
Advisery in the beginning, then guerrilla warfare, then conventional warfare with tanks and B-52 bombers.
Is total warfare used today?
Total conventional warfare has not really been used on a major large scale since the Korean War. This is army against army. In Vietnam the U.S. was able to defeat the NVA by means of conventional warfare. This was a problem for the NVA who knew that they could be defeated by conventional warfare. They changed their strategy to a more unconventional guerilla warfare which is hit and run tactics and ambushes. This strategy was put into great effect in Afghanistan when Soviet Forces invaded. Conventional warfare has been used on a smaller scale in the First Gulf War and the Iraq War. The modern day war in Afghanistan observes guerilla warfare as seen in Vietnam and Afghanistan decades earlier.
Is terrorism a break conventional warfare?
Yes. It's just about turned every military person into a law enforcement official. Conventional warfare consisted of rules, uniforms, and governments. Terrorism has NO rules, NO uniforms, and NO government(s).
How many warfares are there?
There's no limit; you can create as many as you want: Neighborhood warfare, forest warfare, lake warfare, football warfare, etc. However, generally, when studying history, the traditional ones are: Aerial warfare, naval warfare, guerrilla warfare, conventional and unconventional warfare, urban warfare, jungle warfare, desert warfare, mountain warfare, etc.
What has the author Michael J Siler written?
Michael J. Siler has written: 'Security issues in Sub-Saharan Africa' -- subject(s): Abstracts, Arms transfers, Conventional Warfare, Defenses, National security, Warfare, Conventional
