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What was the movie about the first American battle of the Vietnam war?
There's one titled "A Bright Shining Lie" about the battle of Ap Bac in January 1963. Starring Bill Paxton as USA officer John Paul Vann. True story; Vann was killed during the battle of Kontum in Vietnam in 1972 in a helicopter crash.
How did the Battle of Ap Bac begin to change how Americans felt about your involvement in Vietnam?
American officials decalred the battle a major victory against Communist supporters but media journalists stated the battle was a rout as the better armed and larger American backed ARVN army actually lost, and as a result American support began to drop.
What was the Stonewall Jackson and AP Hill argument?
It was based on no single incident, but a series of small clashes stemming from miscommunication and major personality differences. Interestingly enough, they put all personal quarrels aside in time of battle, working as a spectacular fighting team, but reviving the dispute when the battle pressure was gone.
Who are the important leaders in the battle of Hampton roads?
Commander Franklin Buchanan commanded the Confederate ironclad ram "Virginia" during the first day of fighting. He was wounded and replaced by Lt. Catesby ap Roger Jones when the fighting was resumed the following day. The USS "Monitor" was under the command of Lt. John Lorimer Worden.
What are some major events in ap bac?
See: The (1998) film (movie), "A Bright Shining Lie", starring Bill Paxton.
