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The US joined the Vietnam War in 1960 or 1955because there was a civil war between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, and the US was good friends with South Vietnam's goverment, so they helped out.
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What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
Who won the Vietnam war between US and Vietnam?
Did the Vietnam war unify the US?
Like the US Civil War in the 1860s the Vietnam War in the 1960s divided America.
Why is the conflict in Iraq similar to the conflict in Vietnam?
The US is NOT at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
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 did the commonwealth troops join US troops In the Vietnam War?
The US asked them to.
Why did US join Vietnam?
To fight communism; part of the cold war.
When did America join war?
US war in RVN commenced in 1955. US war against North Vietnam commenced in 1964.
How many people join the Vietnam war?
Over 2 1/2 million US Servicemen fought in Vietnam.
When did the US join in the vietnam war?
Special Forces (Green Berets) were sent to Vietnam by President Kennedy in the early 1960's. REGULAR US ground troops were sent in 1965.
Why did Americans join the Vietnam war?
To stop Communism spreading into South Vietnam.
Why was the US at war with Vietnam?
We were at war with Vietnam because they disagreed with us about something.
WHERE did the US attack the Vietnam war?
Vietnam
What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
Between the wars of Iraq and Vietnam?
The US is not at war with Iraq. The US was at war with North Vietnam.
What was the cost to the US of the Vietnam war?
See website: Vietnam War
