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ReneThe Viet Cong were communists living in South Vietnam. They were reinforced by the NVA (North Vietnamese Army) who marched southward into South Vietnam via the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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Why was the viet nam war fought?
This was both a civil and a surrogate war. The Democratic South was resisting the take over by th Communist North. Each side had its own sponsors and while they might have wanted reunification, they each wanted it on their terms.
How many Allied Forces troops fought in D Day?
Over 170,000 Allied troops fought in D-Day.Over 170,000 Allied troops fought in D-Day.
Why did the United States engage in the Vietnam war?
The US supported South Vietnam because its covernment was anti-communist.
What were Truman's goal in establishing the policy of containment?
It was basically a policy to prevent communism from spreading. For example, when communist Koreans tried to take over the government, the Nationalist Koreans fought back with the aid of US troops. This was the Korean War. When communism tried to take hold in Vietnam, Vietnamese nationalists fought back with the aid of US troops. This was the Vietnam War. So basically it was a policy that pretty much sent military aid to any country fighting off communism in an attempt to stop it from taking over any more countries.
First battle Canada fought in at ww1?
Canadians fought in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle but not as Canadian troops, they were an extension of the British troops but the first time they fought as Canadian troops was at the battle of Somme.
